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The latest information on testing and inspection equipment, methods, and standards ensuring the highest quality processes and products of your manufacturing operations.

]]> https://www.qualitymag.com/rss/2665-test-inspection en-us Detect Defects Faster, Ensure Safer Production Western Gage Corporation’s dimensional air gages are so easy to use and so accurate, you can perform 100% inspections on your production parts.



]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99618 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99618-detect-defects-faster-ensure-safer-production When Air Became An Instrument For more than seventy years, David B. Kirk’s illustrated lecture, Introduction to Principles of Pneumatic Gaging, existed in an unusual place in the history of manufacturing—quietly influential, widely practiced, yet almost entirely absent from the modern technical record.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99612 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99612-when-air-became-an-instrument honing tools These are Western Gage ARC series air ring gauges centrifuge rotor adapter a multi-spindle drilling or tapping head Zimmer Biomet Persona IQ® Smart Knee Implant This tool is an adjustable snap gage used for high-speed inspection of external dimensions valve seat grinding pilots Tooling Quality Drives Injection Molding Performance Quality control programs in injection molding are often focused on monitoring production – measuring dimensions, tracking variation, and verifying consistency across runs. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99606 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99606-tooling-quality-drives-injection-molding-performance an employee working with injection molding tooling in a manufacturing setting an inside view of the Hoffer Plastics Corporation custom injection molding manufacturing facility a worker arranging tools on a workbench alongside a blue exchange icon Flexible AI Inspection: How Learning Systems Are Changing Visual Quality Control Quality inspection today must cope with growing demands.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99591 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99591-flexible-ai-inspection-how-learning-systems-are-changing-visual-quality-control Scaling Battery Production: The Growing Importance of Quality Assurance and Multi-Modal Inspection The global battery market is entering a phase of rapid industrial scaling, but growth alone does not guarantee efficiency. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99559 Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99559-scaling-battery-production-the-growing-importance-of-quality-assurance-and-multi-modal-inspection an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack the partnership between Liminal Insights and Waygate Technologies to provide inspection solutions throughout the battery value chain. Western Gage Designs & Manufactures Dimensional Air Gages Western Gage Corporation’s dimensional air gages are so easy to use and so accurate, you can perform 100% inspections on your production parts.



]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99557 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99557-western-gage-designs-and-manufactures-dimensional-air-gages Stop Plant Instability with Secure AI Your AI is only as good as your data.


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99556 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99556-stop-plant-instability-with-secure-ai Structured Method Selection in Remote Visual Inspection of Machined and Fabricated Components High-value metal components produced through machining, casting, welding, and fabrication often contain internal features that cannot be evaluated by direct line of sight.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99534 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99534-structured-method-selection-in-remote-visual-inspection-of-machined-and-fabricated-components Designing Inspection Systems for Challenging Surfaces Modern manufacturing increasingly relies on full in-line inspections to maintain quality standards, reduce scrap, and improve traceability.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99502 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99502-designing-inspection-systems-for-challenging-surfaces What Should You Consider When Choosing a Ring Light for Optical Inspection and Quality Control with Digital Microscopes? Lighting is arguably one of the most critical factors in the optical inspection tasks using modern 4K digital microscopes. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99487 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99487-what-should-you-consider-when-choosing-a-ring-light-for-optical-inspection-and-quality-control-with-digital-microscopes Inspection Equipment Trends Rebound as Machinery Orders Surge in 2025 After three years of reduced demand, orders of metalworking machinery had a strong rebound in 2025. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99483 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99483-inspection-equipment-trends-rebound-as-machinery-orders-surge-in-2025 Industry Leading Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Solutions Matec Instrument systems incorporate a comprehensive range of features tailored to meet the needs of our customers. 



]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99481 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99481-industry-leading-ultrasonic-nondestructive-testing-solutions Western Gage Designs & Manufactures A Variety of Dimensional Air Gages Western Gage Corporation’s dimensional air gages are so easy to use and so accurate, you can perform 100% inspections on your production parts.


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99480 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99480-western-gage-designs-and-manufactures-a-variety-of-dimensional-air-gages Advanced Melt Flow from Tinius Olsen The new MP1500, the latest addition to the Tinus Olsen plastics and polymer testing line. 


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99478 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99478-advanced-melt-flow-from-tinius-olsen Quality Testing Starts with ATEC Rentals Get the equipment you need without the cost or commitment of owning it. 



]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99476 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99476-quality-testing-starts-with-atec-rentals Transform Quality Control with Industrial CT Explore the unmatched precision of ZEISS Industrial CT systems for non-destructive testing. 


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99475 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99475-transform-quality-control-with-industrial-ct Illumination Strategies for Reliable Defect Detection in High-Speed Quality Inspection Every second counts on high-speed conveyor lines. A missed barcode or a tiny defect can disrupt production, increase costs, and reduce quality.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99473 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99473-illumination-strategies-for-reliable-defect-detection-in-high-speed-quality-inspection The item shown is TPL Vision industrial LED machine vision lighting solutions designed for automated inspection processes. The image displays a TPL Vision HPS Bar Light, a high-power industrial LED lighting solution designed for machine vision and high-speed inspection applications. The item shown is a TPL Vision High-Power Strobe (HPS) Bar Light. Force Testing Adapts to Smaller, Smarter, and More Connected Products Force testing rarely draws attention until it fails. When components crack, seals leak, or devices do not activate as expected, engineers often trace the problem back to how force was applied, measured, or interpreted. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99449 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99449-force-testing-adapts-to-smaller-smarter-and-more-connected-products Operator reviewing method modifications as part of the traceability process. Operator reviewing method modifications as part of the traceability process. An example audit trail shows who did what and when on connected testing systems. An example audit trail shows who did what and when on connected testing systems. Instron autoinjector testing system Instron autoinjector testing system – capable of running a complete sequence of tests for full functionality testing. Network connected lab management software Network connected lab management software enables remote management of connected testing systems. When Test Results Can’t Be Trusted: Solving Repeatability and Measurement Drift In many laboratories, confidence in physical testing is based on the assumption that results are consistent and that, if a method works once, it can be repeated. However, shifts in operator technique, environmental conditions, or instrument calibration can undermine that confidence. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99446 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99446-when-test-results-cant-be-trusted-solving-repeatability-and-measurement-drift A Safer, Smarter Approach to Weld Inspection: Why Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Is Redefining Industry Standards Across the oil & gas sector and wider energy industries, weld integrity remains a cornerstone of asset safety, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99438 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99438-a-safer-smarter-approach-to-weld-inspection-why-advanced-ultrasonic-testing-is-redefining-industry-standards Handheld Gaging Adapts to a More Connected, Hybrid Inspection Process Manufacturing teams continue to use handheld gages during daily quality work, even as they expand their automated inspection systems and adopt more software-driven processes.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99395 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99395-handheld-gaging-adapts-to-a-more-connected-hybrid-inspection-process Modular Tooling Takes Flight: How Modular Tooling Can Reshape Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace manufacturers face constant pressure to increase precision, reduce lead times, yet stay adaptable as designs and production volumes change.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99379 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99379-modular-tooling-takes-flight-how-modular-tooling-can-reshape-aerospace-manufacturing What It Is — What It Isn’t selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) I’m fond of the phrase “These words say this. These words don’t.” I first encountered it in the marketing of the company Pig Newton, the production company of comedian Louis C. K.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99372 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99372-what-it-is-what-it-isnt Multi-Modal Inspection for Industrial Quality Control: Combining Technologies for Better Defect Detection Aircraft lap joints can be fast-screened for surface deformation caused by hidden corrosion using visual inspection or an automated machine vision system. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99367 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99367-multi-modal-inspection-for-industrial-quality-control-combining-technologies-for-better-defect-detection Elevating Precision in Materials Testing: The Game-Changing Impact of Robust Non-Contact Extensometers Without Sample Marking For decades, the metals testing industry has relied on extensometers to measure material deformation and ensure product quality.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99362 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99362-elevating-precision-in-materials-testing-the-game-changing-impact-of-robust-non-contact-extensometers-without-sample-marking Ergonomics, Accuracy, and Throughput: Why Quality Teams Are Turning to Cobots Any conversation about automation and quality has to start with an acknowledgment that robots inherently improve quality. Robots produce more consistent work than humans. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99341 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99341-ergonomics-accuracy-and-throughput-why-quality-teams-are-turning-to-cobots a quality inspection station at a thyssenkrupp Bilstein production facility that uses a Universal Robots collaborative robot (cobot) Thyssenkrupp Bilstein deployed UR10 cobots from Universal Robots on a range of tasks, including key inspection processes. The deployment not only helped the company achieve 100% parts inspection and enabled it grow without hiring extra staff – it also improved ergonomics and delivered ROI within 1-14 months. “Cobots are definitely a quicker return of investment than traditional robots,” says Aldo Albieri, Operations Manager, Thyssenkrupp Bilstein.  a Universal Robots collaborative robot (cobot) At BSH Hausgeräte, a MIRAI-controlled UR12e takes over the previously manual task of checking the metal pipes of refrigerators for leaks. The UR12e is driven by MIRAI which is a vision-based control system utilizing AI to allow industrial robots to deal with variance in position, shape or movement. The image displays an automated metrology system developed by 3D Infotech In this application, integrated by 3D Infotech, a technician is utilizing a UR7e holding a 3D scanner to automatically inspect the part on the workbench. a ZEISS O-INSPECT multisensor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) Easily redeployable and versatile workers, collaborative robots like this UR7e are often utilized for presenting and positioning parts for review by quality inspection machines and are able to tend these machines either with a worker nearby or completely lights out. X-Ray Nondestructive Testing: What to Know and What to Ask X-ray inspection has long been one of the most trusted methods for inspecting a part without cutting it open. Within the broader field of nondestructive testing (NDT), radiography remains a remarkably flexible tool—able to reveal hidden flaws, confirm weld quality, or verify internal structures that can’t be seen by eye. It’s used everywhere from aerospace and defense to energy, electronics, and manufacturing.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99315 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99315-x-ray-nondestructive-testing-what-to-know-and-what-to-ask Ensuring Reliability in Data Centers: The Evolving Role of Leak Testing Over the past decade, global data-center infrastructure has evolved faster than at any other time in history. AI clusters, cloud computing, and digital services have driven unprecedented increases in power needs and thermal loads. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99290 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99290-ensuring-reliability-in-data-centers-the-evolving-role-of-leak-testing What a True Digital Twin Is—and What It Isn’t The phrase “digital twin” is everywhere these days, but it’s also widely misunderstood. Ask ten people what it means, and you’ll likely hear ten different answers. Many assume it’s simply a CAD model or a 3D scan. Those are important tools, but they’re not the whole story.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99271 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99271-what-a-true-digital-twin-isand-what-it-isnt a photo of a gas factory located in To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong. complex industrial piping systems within an oil refinery or similar chemical processing facility. a 3D CAD model rendering of a centrifugal compressor impeller. a 3D CAD model rendering of a centrifugal compressor impeller. Validating the Process: Why Test and Validation are Critical to Quality in MedTech Molding In medical device manufacturing, precision is not optional. Every molded component must meet exacting requirements for safety, reliability, and compliance.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99252 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99252-validating-the-process-why-test-and-validation-are-critical-to-quality-in-medtech-molding