Quality Magazine

Stop Talking About Agentic AI Until You Fix Your Data Foundation

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We know what we need. Companies just haven’t done the work to get there.

Preparing for the Transition to ISO 14001:2026

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizations should begin discussions with their registrar now to better understand transition expectations, audit timing, and any additional documentation or review requirements that may be introduced during the transition process.

IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will expand its role as the manufacturing industry’s leading education destination with a broader lineup of conferences, including the new IMTS Industrial AI Conference, a full-day event on Sept. 16 focused on reality-based AI knowledge for manufacturers.

When Lean Becomes Fragile: Why Being “Too Lean” Is Quietly Killing Manufacturing Productivity

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

When companies only focus on cutting costs instead of keeping processes stable, their systems become too rigid and can break down from even small problems.

Allied Vision FPGA IP Core Implementing GigE Vision 3.0

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Allied Vision, a global leader in machine vision cameras and imaging solutions, announced the release of its latest FPGA IP core, the first to fully implement the newly ratified GigE Vision 3.0 standard.

Automation Fuels Strong Start to 2026 Manufacturing Technology Orders

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $593.6 million in April 2026.

Four Lean Metrics

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Overproduction ties up materials, time, and energy in inventory for which there is no immediate use.

Epicor Appoints Barger Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Epicor, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software, announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Robots, Intelligent Machines, and the New Era of Inspection

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how new technologies are redefining how manufacturers approach quality, productivity, and consistency, and companies that move early will create a meaningful competitive gap.

Onto Innovation’s 4D Technology 4Di InSpec SR System for Shop-floor Surface Roughness

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Onto Innovation’s Tucson-based subsidiary 4D Technology announced the launch of the 4Di InSpec™ SR roughness measurement system - a novel, portable, vibration-immune optical system for high-precision 3D surface roughness measurement at the point of use.

MI Grows FAME Network with Six New Chapters

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Manufacturing Institute announced the inaugural recipients of the FAME Catalyst Grant, which will seed the formation of six new chapters of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) as part of the MI’s new AI Skills Initiative.

More on That One Thing Elon Gets Right

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Emily Elizabeth is managing director US at MTL Precision and she recently wrote an article for Quality.

Operator Variation Is Not a Training Problem. It Is a System Problem.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article identifies process variation points by examining the defined system. It explores solutions to improve physical test systems and provides application guidance that can help ensure every result can be a reliable benchmark and indicator in your process.

The Invisible Shield: How Nondestructive Testing Raises the Bar for Public Safety

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Every morning, millions of people cross bridges, board aircraft, step into elevators, cook with gas, and drive through tunnels without giving a second thought to the forces that hold those structures together.

Quality’s Dirty Secret

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Policies and procedures are the backbone of traditional quality management. And they have three fundamental problems.

General Inspection Gi-307 High-Speed 360° Fastener Inspection

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

General Inspection, LLC has announced the launch of the Gi-307, a powerful new fastener inspection and sorting platform designed to redefine quality control for manufacturers producing mission-critical screws and bolts.

ESAB Completes Eddyfi Technologies Acquisition

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

ESAB announced its acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies (“Eddyfi”), a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies.

Beyond the Checklist: Mastering the FDA’s New QMSR Framework

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

February 2, 2026, marked the end of an era for the U.S. medical device industry.

The Wind Beneath Its Wings: Air Gaging in the Aerospace Industry

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The quality requirements for the aerospace industry are essential to human life, and any component used in the final craft is mission-critical for success.

JAI Wave Series SWIR Line Scan Cameras

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

JAI announced the expansion of its Wave Series with the introduction of two new high-performance SWIR line scan cameras: the WAL-1001-GE (1K) and WAL-2001-GE (2K).

How to think of quality as part of risk management

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The question for every executive is whether your quality infrastructure is designed for it or for a more forgiving era that no longer exists.

The Rest Is History: Sainyam Arora’s Journey to 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Michelle Bangert, managing editor of Quality, sat down with Sainyam Arora, our 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year, at the MAX event in Nashville.

Key Takeaways for Quality Leaders from the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for QMS

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quality leaders are rethinking QMS priorities in 2026. Here are the key takeaways from the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, and what “Ability to Execute” means for real-world quality performance.

Solving Inspection Bottlenecks in Aerospace Manufacturing

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Ask any aerospace manufacturer about their biggest challenge, and one word comes up again and again: speed. For quality, this is in constant tension between maintaining uncompromising precision and meeting production demands.

Nikon ECLIPSE LV100AMS Automated Microscope

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the ECLIPSE LV100AMS, a new one click automated microscope designed to simplify industrial inspection and quality control.

Study Reveals 62% of Manufacturers Believe Tariffs and Trade Barriers Threaten Quality

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Lumafield, a leading manufacturing intelligence platform, released the results of its comprehensive Cost of Quality Report.

Statistical Process Control: A History

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a data-driven methodology that uses statistical tools to monitor and control manufacturing processes.

Catching Defects Earlier: How Automotive Manufacturers Are Rethinking Inspection

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Automotive manufacturers have long relied on end-of-line testing to catch defects before vehicles leave the plant. Increasingly, that approach is giving way to something more proactive.

Closing the Quality Gap Between Computer-Aided Engineering and Real-World Automotive Manufacturing

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Every vehicle begins as a simulation. Before a single tool is built or a single part is pressed, engineers model how materials will behave, how components will form, and how structures will perform under load.

Machine Vision Ends Needless Operational Stops

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In highly automated facilities today, a familiar scene plays out with frustrating regularity.