2023 July

Check out the July 2023 edition of Quality! Read about the 2023 State of the Profession Survey that hightlights the wins and woes of the quality world, a lean manufacturing case study on Optikos Corp., a Vision & Sensors special section and much more!

Case Study: Lean Manufacturing 101

Optikos Corp. Clearly Focused on Process Improvement

Talented quality personnel and engineers from a leading manufacturer of metrology products share their quality process improvements.

Catherine M. Phillips

July 5, 2023

Careful implementation of optimal tools and techniques is a focus of Optikos Corp. (Wakefield, MA), an optical engineering and manufacturing company working to eliminate waste in product movement, downtime, and product defects.

Software & Analysis

Tips for Implementing a Robust Wireless Measurement Data Collection System

The benefits of today's wireless measurement systems include automation, ease of operation, streamlined scalability, and robust data encryption.

Tim Cucchi

July 27, 2023

Foundational benefits of today’s wireless measurement systems include automation, ease of operation, streamlined scalability, robust data encryption and protection, unrestricted distances and unencumbered use for transmission. Now it’s time to plan how to implement the system.

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EV Battery Manufacturing: Steps to Assure Joining Quality and Eliminate Harmful Leaks

The importance of reliability in EV batteries is paramount to the overall vehicle performance.

Jürgen Dennig

July 13, 2023

Battery manufacturing quality in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly important with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.

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Revolutionizing Color Quality Control through Technology and Sustainability

Advancements in digital color measurement technologies and cloud-based software have transformed color quality control, enabling greater accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability, while automation and circular economy principles are driving further innovation in the industry.

Genevieve Diesing

July 12, 2023

Over the years, color quality control has evolved significantly, driven by advances in technology and changing industry needs.

Leak Testing

The Rise of Differential Pressure (DP) Decay Leak Testing in North America

What is DP and how are manufacturers using this test method to achieve better resolution and quicker cycle times?

Gordon Splete

July 6, 2023

Your choice of leak test method and technology can make a substantial difference in the results of your test, affecting your throughput, repeatability, product quality, and cost.

Software & Analysis

AI for Data Collection is Here!

Artificial Intelligence will change the complete environment of data collection, data analysis, and real-time action.

Peter Sanderson

June 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence has landed on our doorstep and will change the complete environment of data collection, data analysis, and real-time action. Not only has AI landed, but it is also here to stay, and parts can be used immediately.

Management | Quality Profession

Welcome to the 2023 Quality State of the Profession

Our State of the Profession survey highlights the wins and woes of the quality world.

Michelle Bangert

June 29, 2023

This year’s State of the Profession survey was fielded March 23-27, 2023. Longtime readers of Quality know the survey is done to understand your peers in the industry. This year respondents had a different set of worries—and tools.

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Standards 101 | Roderick A. Munro

CPR for Internal Auditors

Think of conformance/compliance; process approach; and risk-based thinking.

Roderick A Munro

July 26, 2023

CPR for internal auditors is an acronym designed to help internal auditors remember concepts for conducting better audits. The acronym represents conformance/compliance; process approach; and risk-based thinking.

Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

Developing Leadership Skills through ASQ Service

Running a small business is no small task; it requires determination, resourcefulness and skill.

Jim Spichiger

July 25, 2023

Have you ever had the inclination to start your own business but were confronted with the dilemma of not knowing how to run all aspects of a business?

From the Editor | Darryl Seland

The Progression of Artificial Intelligence

Technology or Sorcery?

Darryl Seland

July 24, 2023

You have no doubt heard of ChatGPT, or Google’s Bard, or one of the many artificial intelligence chatbots. These chatbots allow the user to simply type in a command to write something and spit out an essay, or even a poem.

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Vision & Sensors | Standards

CoaXPress 2.1 Over Fiber Optic Cables is Faster and More Stable

CXPoF opens a new realm of opportunities.

Donal Waide

July 20, 2023

Until the CoaXPress v2.1 standard was released in 2021, the only physical medium between cameras, PCs, and frame grabbers for the CoaXPress (CXP) interface had been 75Ω coaxial cable. For most vision applications, the CXP 2.1 interface perfectly suited high-throughput inspection systems, quality control and factory automation needs. So, who would want to change that winning formula?

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Vision & Sensors | Collaborative Robots

Four Trends to Watch in Cobot-Based Quality Automation

Explore some of the benefits and capabilities of cobot-based quality inspection and metrology systems.

Joe Campbell

July 19, 2023

In a domain where microns and millimeters matter, efficient quality inspection and metrology processes can make the difference between consistent, successful production runs and labor-intensive failures.

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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101

Automated Inspection 101: Benefits for Industry

Automated inspection can take many forms and show up in a wide variety of industries.

Filip Szymanski

July 4, 2023

As a technology, automated inspection has transformed the manufacturing industry, In addition, automated inspection is used in life sciences and pharmaceuticals, where its applications can range from reducing the probability of cross-contamination to identifying abnormalities in cells.

Vision & Sensors | LIghting

Machine Vision Lighting Powers Industrial Automation Advances

Learn how lighting can optimize multispectral imaging, collaborative robots, and deep leaning applications.

Steve Kinney

July 3, 2023

Lighting represents a crucial consideration when designing and specifying a system, as it is fundamental to image quality. Understanding how lighting impacts the rest of the system lays the foundation for system success.

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Aerospace | Back 2 Basics

How Eddy Current Array Takes Aerospace Inspection to New Heights

One of the great advantages of this technology is its capability to adapt to various materials and geometries.

Mathieu Bouchard Eng., M.Sc.

July 18, 2023

The continuous ground-breaking advances in the aerospace industry put more and more pressure on nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment manufacturers to be proactively solving new inspection challenges. As such, the recent advances in eddy current array (ECA) have considerably expanded the range of components and assets that can be inspected for surface and near-surface flaws.

Aerospace | AS9100

The Aerospace Quality Management System Rulebook – Time for a Change

Before starting the revision, the writing team asked what was good, what was not so good, and what needed changing.

Brendon Hill

July 17, 2023

Aerospace has a large, diverse, global supply chain. It is also struggling to keep up with demand while maintaining the essential quality and conformity of the products and services.

Aerospace | NDT in Aerospace

How Advancing CT Analysis Capabilities Support Collaboration and Product Quality

The looping of CT analysis via digital models can improve every aspect of the design-to-production cycle.

Julian Goelz

July 10, 2023

The vast digital loop across key domains that CT analysis can play a role in allows it to contribute critical insights back to design from embedded simulation and virtual metrology testing, as well as all phases of process examination and related refinements.

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Aerospace | Phased Array

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing: A Tutorial

While PAUT is becoming a popular approach for nondestructive inspections, it is important that users understand this technology, its limitations and how it should be applied.

Anmol Birring

July 11, 2023

While PAUT is becoming a popular approach for nondestructive inspections, it is important that users understand this technology, its limitations and how it should be applied.

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