2023 October

Check out the October 2023 edition of Quality! Read our cover story on 5 Important Ways Connected Worker Tech Benefits the Automotive Industry, an NDT special section and much more!

Automotive

5 Important Ways Connected Worker Tech Benefits the Automotive Industry

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Eric Whitley

September 12, 2023

As our world becomes increasingly influenced by digital innovation, the rise of connected worker technology marks a significant turning point in our approach to industrial operations.

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Software & Analysis

Measurement Systems Analysis

There are many ways to assess the quality of a measurement system.

Jay Arthur

September 27, 2023

There are many root causes of defects, mistakes, errors, and variation. One sometimes overlooked is measurement.

Quality 101

Is it a Digital Caliper – or a Swiss Army Knife?

Even a digital caliper — which takes most of the guesswork out of reading the measured value — still requires skill to correctly apply it to the measured dimension.

George Schuetz

September 19, 2023

While the caliper is a versatile tool, it is not one of the most precise. Skill is required for positioning and interpreting measurement results.

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Test & Inspection

e-Powertrain Electric Motor Gear Train Simulated Testing with the Digital Twin

By replacing the initial tests with digital twin simulations, results can be obtained quickly, and at a much lower cost.

Thomas Oetjens

September 18, 2023

A digital validation of the design variation to reduce prototype builds or solve build issues while increasing innovation.

Test & Inspection

In-situ Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges

As parts become more complex and are used in more critical applications, the need for in-situ monitoring grows.

Clare Scott

September 18, 2023

In-situ monitoring (ISM) has plenty of room for growth and maturation, and thus in June 2022, ASTM International and NASA sponsored an ISM workshop.

Measurement

Advances in Automation and Robotics Make CMMs More Efficient, Accurate

Genevieve Diesing

September 17, 2023

Automation and robotics significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and CMM software.

ESG | Part 1

Reimagining Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to ESG Integration in Manufacturing

Industry experts discuss the new shades of “green jobs,” the pivotal role of quality departments in achieving sustainability goals, the challenge of talent gaps, the need for a broader view beyond compliance, and the essential training paths to foster a more resilient, inclusive future.

Genevieve Diesing

September 14, 2023

In a world grappling with climate change and societal demands, the manufacturing sector must align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Management

The journey of revising ISO 10012 20??

There is no mandate to certify to the standard to use it.

John Vandenbemden

September 13, 2023

The ISO10012: 2003 Measurement Management Standard was written originally as a support document for ISO 9001: 2000. A review was conducted when ISO 9001: 2015 was released and revealed a significant need to revise the document.

Management

4 Ways Manufacturers Can Drive Business Efficiency With AI

Every advancement counts in today’s fiercely competitive economy.

Doug Lawson

September 11, 2023

We explore a few specific ways manufacturing business leaders can benefit from AI by implementing it into their smart factories.

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Column | Daniel Zrymiak

Culture Code for Proof of Concepts, Try-Storming, Pilot Tests, Simulations

ASQ's body of knowledge for Six Sigma certifications has incorporated additional expectations for implementing improvements: proof of concepts, try-storming, simulations, and pilot tests.

Daniel Zrymiak

September 29, 2023

This article is adapted from Daniel Coyle’s book, “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.” This book promotes three concepts: psychological safety, shared vulnerability, and a common sense of purpose.

Lean with Lazarus | Ian R. Lazarus

Lean Principles Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight for Centuries

Improvement is exhausting

Ian R Lazarus

September 28, 2023

The practice of Lean, and its close cousin “Six Sigma,” can offer powerful benefits to the executive that understands how to leverage the principles. And they can offer you a winning hand.

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Face of Quality | Jim L. Smith

Part 2: Delivering the Best

We need to establish clarity about what is expected.

Jim L. Smith

September 27, 2023

This column continues the discussion on delivering the best effort to break through roadblocks as we journey through life. If you haven’t had the chance to read my previous column, I would encourage you to do so.

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From the Editor | Darryl Seland

Data Mining: Making the Right Connections

Discriminating thoroughness.

Darryl Seland

September 22, 2023

While data mining can unearth a wealth of information, it takes discriminating analysis to make sure we are not just making connections, but the right connections.

Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

My Rip Van Winkle Moment

Upon leaving the Quality Show, I realized that I had just experienced a Rip Van Winkle moment.

Jim Spichiger

September 20, 2023

Over the years I had not given this topic of ASQ’s future studies much thought until I received a gut punch of reality in October 2015. That was the year of the first Quality Show.

Column | John Vandenbemden

Volunteers Needed for TAG 69

If you have knowledge, expertise, and willingness to share, come join us on US TAG 69.

John Vandenbemden

September 18, 2023

First let’s address the first part of what TAG is. The Technical Advisory Group"s primary purpose is to develop and transmit the U.S. position on activities or draft standards of the appropriate ISO or IEC technical committees.

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NDT | Back 2 Basics

Methods for Cost-Effective Additive Inspection

Internal defects present the greatest lack of uncertainty and confidence when focusing on most AM parts.

John Martin

September 26, 2023

Additive manufacturing (AM) has been forging ahead rapidly in both technological capabilities and industry adoption in recent years.

NDT | Eddy Current

Advanced Eddy Current Scanning Solution for Aero Engine High Pressure Compressor Rotor Spools

The inspection challenge in such situations consists of automating the inspection process.

René Sicard

September 25, 2023

The eddy current scanning solution that was developed for hard to access HPCR spool areas represents a reliable inspection platform that produced repeatable results.

NDT | Computed Tomography

Creating the Future of Mobility with CT Inspection of Batteries

Industrial x-ray and CT inspection supports quality control and failure analysis at all stages of a battery's lifecycle.

Neil Bloomfield

September 21, 2023

Industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection solutions address the challenges for battery manufacturers to scale up production volumes while maintaining high quality and can lead to major competitive advantages.

NDT | Eddy Current

Conventional Eddy Current transitions to Eddy Current Array

This inspection process is becoming more objective and precise, with greater accuracy and consistency across various industries.

Larry Culbertson Greg Powers Simon Gonzalez

September 15, 2023

Eddy current technology is evolving with improved detection of both surface and subsurface flaws along with defining critical material attributes.

NDT | XRF

Streamlining quality control in manufacturing: the power of LIBS and HHXRF technologies

HHXRF and LIBS technologies have transformed quality control processes in manufacturing.

Mathieu Bauer

September 14, 2023

Advances in technology have resulted in the development of handheld X-ray fluorescence (HHXRF) and handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (HHLIBS) analyzers that can be used for on-site analysis, enabling real-time testing and often eliminating the need for destructive sampling.

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Quality Magazine

Cover Story

5 Important Ways Connected Worker Tech Benefits the Automotive Industry

Features

Measurement Systems Analysis

Is it a Digital Caliper – or a Swiss Army Knife?

e-Powertrain Electric Motor Gear Train Simulated Testing with the Digital Twin

In-situ Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges

Advances in Automation and Robotics Make CMMs More Efficient, Accurate

Reimagining Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to ESG Integration in Manufacturing

The journey of revising ISO 10012 20??

4 Ways Manufacturers Can Drive Business Efficiency With AI

Columns

Culture Code for Proof of Concepts, Try-Storming, Pilot Tests, Simulations

Lean Principles Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight for Centuries

Part 2: Delivering the Best

Data Mining: Making the Right Connections

My Rip Van Winkle Moment

Volunteers Needed for TAG 69

NDT

Methods for Cost-Effective Additive Inspection

Advanced Eddy Current Scanning Solution for Aero Engine High Pressure Compressor Rotor Spools

Creating the Future of Mobility with CT Inspection of Batteries

Conventional Eddy Current transitions to Eddy Current Array

Streamlining quality control in manufacturing: the power of LIBS and HHXRF technologies

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