Quality Magazine

Advanced Manufacturing Expert Named S&T Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ming C. Leu, a leader in advanced manufacturing research for more than four decades, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for research and innovation at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

VDA, AIAG Publish Joint Standard for Statistical Process Control in the Automotive Industry

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) are jointly publishing the new AIAG-VDA SPC Manual.

The Demand for Integrating Cybersecurity into Aerospace Quality

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quality and cybersecurity departments have operated as largely independent disciplines. That separation is no longer sustainable.

SPECTRO SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 Portable OES Metals Analyzer

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 portable OES metals analyzer for metals analysis in the field.

Industry 4.0 Club Announces Inaugural Advisory Board to Strengthen Global Manufacturing Community

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Industry 4.0 Club announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together a distinguished group of manufacturing and technology leaders to help guide the organization and strengthen the Club's ability to fulfill its purpose of engaging diverse worldwide talent to accelerate the global industrial evolution to Industry 4.0.

Trends in Statistical Process Control

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is evolving from a reactive, manual observation tool into an autonomous, predictive, and AI-driven quality framework.

Why Inspection Bodies Should Think Differently About Digital Evidence Under ISO/IEC 17020:2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 2012 edition acknowledged electronic records. The 2026 edition regulates them.

Reddy Award Launches National Push to Rethink American Education

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On June 22, 2026, the Coalition for Career Development Center (CCD Center) honored Bostonia Global School in El Cajon, California, with the Leo Reddy Career Readiness School Award, named after the CCD Center’s Founder.

MF100 + MESUR®Flex USB Sensor Interface Solution

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

MF100, a compact USB sensor interface, connects strain gage-based load cells, force, or torque sensors directly to your PC, gives you flexibility, precise measuring and multi-point data collection.

When Quality matters, rely on the WEBSTER® Hardness Tester

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Our handheld testers remain the global standard wherever aluminum, brass, copper, or steel are utilized in production, testing a variety of shapes to include extrusions, tubing, and flat stock.

ISO14001: 2026 is Published

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ISO14001: 2026 doesn’t require more documented information, but instead expects organizations to better manage their EMS with proof of real performance and effective management.

Inspect Everything from Parts to Vehicles, Everywhere

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AccuArm brings portable, certified measurement to the shop floor for automotive part and vehicle assembly inspection.

QT9 Software QMS

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

QT9 Software, a global technology leader in Quality Management Software, ERP, and MRP solutions, announced QT9 QMS.

US Machinery Orders Outstripping Shipments. What Happens Next?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The US machinery market is entering a new investment cycle as new orders are once again growing faster than shipments.

Dual-Use Vision Technologies: Transforming Modern Defense Systems

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The defense sector is undergoing a structural shift from highly customized systems to a new paradigm defined by speed, modularity, and adaptability.

The Journey Towards a True Digital Thread

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sea Box customizes standard shipping containers into unique box structures that serve as anything from a mobile military hospital to a nuclear-contamination-testing laboratory to a giant multicolored hotdog stand.

Faro Creaform Laser Line Probe

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Faro Creaform, a business of Ametek, Inc., and global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, announces an update for its Laser Line Probe (LLP) portfolio used with the Quantum X FaroArm® Series and Quantum Max FaroArm Series.

Rheem Manufacturing, General Motors Named Top Winners in 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Manufacturing Leadership Council—the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced the winners of the annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards.

Crisis Mode: A Manufacturer’s Guide to X-ray CT Inspection Services for Critical Quality Situations

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) inspection has become one of the most powerful tools available for diagnosing quality problems that other inspection methods simply cannot reach.

Why is Manufacturing Data Different from Any Other Kind?

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If you don’t integrate these systems so they can accurately hand off information to each other, you may be creating internal inefficiencies, roadblocks and workarounds that will surely impact final product quality.

ISO 9001: The Most Recognized Standard—and the Least Truly Used

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most common misunderstandings is the belief that quality is something checked at the end. But in real operations, quality starts much earlier.

It’s Time for the Robotics Industry to “Prove it”

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The robotics industry has entered its prove-it era. The main evaluation criterion is whether it works in real-world deployments, not just controlled demos.

Not Such a Cruel Summer: An Economic Outlook

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Christopher Chidzik is the principal economist at AMT, the Association for Manufacturing Technology.

Cetec ERP AI and Automation Features for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Cetec ERP has released a series of product updates that help manufacturers reduce manual work, access ERP data more quickly, and automate common business processes.

IACMI Announces Major Expansion of Workforce Development Programs

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

IACMI–The Composites Institute®, a national manufacturing institute that connects industry, government, and academia to accelerate innovation and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing workforce, announced a major expansion of its America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) and Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning (METAL) programs.

The 100% QA Myth: The More You Review, The Less You Catch

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 42 years working with calibration laboratories, I have yet to meet one that has solved the same stubborn question: how do we verify our own work without verifying every single piece of it?

What ISO 9001:2015 Really Means to an Organization

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The purpose of this system is simple: to ensure that processes are defined, measurable, and capable of being analyzed.

Mahr Inc. MarSurf3D MS Optical Metrology Platform

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced the launch of its MarSurf3D MS optical metrology platform, featuring a multisensor measuring head designed to deliver flexibility and modularity with precision.

Annual Industrial Robot Shipments ‘Will Reach More Than 760k Units in 2030’

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports.

A First Look at the AIAGVDA SPC Manual

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I did not know what to expect based on past experiences with the manual but this was surprisingly well developed.