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]]> https://www.qualitymag.com/rss/2666-software en-us Key Takeaways for Quality Leaders from the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for QMS 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.


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99598 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99598-key-takeaways-for-quality-leaders-from-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-qms Principle of Two Weaknesses selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) It’s called the principle of two weaknesses. It is a strategy in chess. It was developed by Grandmaster Aron Nimzowitsch and detailed in the book, “My System,” back in 1925 and still considered a core strategy in chess to this day.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99615 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99615-principle-of-two-weaknesses Beyond the Checkpoint: Building Quality into Data Centers Data centers are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the explosive growth of AI, cloud computing, and other high-performance applications.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99590 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99590-beyond-the-checkpoint-building-quality-into-data-centers a modern data center server room the advanced liquid cooling infrastructure designed for high-density AI server racks Before AI Can Help, the Data Has to Be Ready Manufacturers increasingly want to use artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to improve quality and reduce waste.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99564 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99564-before-ai-can-help-the-data-has-to-be-ready Manufacturers Must Unify Data Now to Meet First Digital Product Passport Deadlines Nearly 90% of material resources across the European Union are lost after their first use, highlighting how linear today’s manufacturing economy remains. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99560 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99560-manufacturers-must-unify-data-now-to-meet-first-digital-product-passport-deadlines Driving Quality in a World That Won’t Slow Down Today, quality is an economic engine in its own right—driving productivity, customer loyalty, and profitability.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99555 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99555-driving-quality-in-a-world-that-wont-slow-down Advances in DOE for Today’s Quality Engineers Manufacturing has always required thoughtful planning. What sets today apart is the increased complexity we face.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99542 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99542-advances-in-doe-for-todays-quality-engineers Closing the Loop: Where Metrology Meets Machining Strategy Up until the early 2000s, metrology was mostly a pen-and-paper-based profession. Inspection reports, machine data, and charts were all hand-recorded, often scattered across departments. Data existed, but analyzing trends over time was slow, error-prone, and sometimes just impossible, making it fully disconnected from decision-making.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99506 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99506-closing-the-loop-where-metrology-meets-machining-strategy The Strategic Importance of Data Collection in Modern Metrology Marketing.pvd@mahr.com (Farzad Azimi) Manufacturing has entered a new phase in which measurement alone is no longer sufficient. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99497 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99497-the-strategic-importance-of-data-collection-in-modern-metrology The image shows a tablet running Mahr MarCom Professional software This image displays a collection of Mahr handheld and stationary precision measuring instruments used for industrial metrology. This item is a Mahr MarCal 30 EWRi Digital Depth Gage (Art. no. 4126751). The image displays the Mahr MarCom Professional software interface Validating Software Without Losing Your Mind: A Risk-Based Approach Auditors Actually Accept The audit is moving along smoothly. Procedures are available, records are organized, and questions are answered without hesitation. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99439 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99439-validating-software-without-losing-your-mind-a-risk-based-approach-auditors-actually-accept The Limits of the Thirty Piece Sample A process was, on an irregular basis, failing to meet the mark, perhaps 5% of the time. The process engineer observed the process in action and took a sample of thirty parts for analysis.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99437 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99437-the-limits-of-the-thirty-piece-sample Drive a 70% Reduction in Waste with Real-Time SPC Giorgio Foods cut waste by over 70% in 6 weeks! Learn how real-time data from GainSeeker replaced manual tracking, transforming their culture and bottom line.   

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99421 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99421-drive-a-70-reduction-in-waste-with-real-time-spc From Cost Center to Profit Driver: The Rise of Quality Connected in Manufacturing For decades, quality has been treated as something that sits alongside production rather than as an integral part of it. Most organizations invest in quality primarily to avoid failure: recalls, regulatory findings, customer complaints, and brand damage. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99380 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99380-from-cost-center-to-profit-driver-the-rise-of-quality-connected-in-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 Practical Digital Twins: Getting 80% of the Value with 20% of the Effort A digital twin is a high-fidelity model of something in the real world – a product, machine, production line, or entire factory – that you can safely test and optimize on a computer instead of the shop floor.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99356 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99356-practical-digital-twins-getting-80-of-the-value-with-20-of-the-effort PODCAST | Manufacturing’s Next Top Model Richard Rahn is the president of the Leonardo Group, and he recently wrote an article for Quality related to digital twins.



]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99359 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99359-podcast-manufacturings-next-top-model 5 Changes Manufacturers are Making Today and for Tomorrow The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99354 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99354-5-changes-manufacturers-are-making-today-and-for-tomorrow Arthur’s 4-50 Rule: Identifying the Small Fraction That Drives the Biggest Impact jay@qimacros.com (Jay Arthur) In the late 1800s, Vilfredo Pareto observed that 20% of Italians held 80% of the wealth. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99351 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99351-arthurs-4-50-rule-identifying-the-small-fraction-that-drives-the-biggest-impact The Importance of Data Readiness in Navigating the Tariff Landscape In large part, 2025 supply chains have been defined by tariffs. More than just an accounting problem, they have become an ongoing point of contention and stress for manufacturers struggling to protect margins and maintain product sustainability.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99344 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99344-the-importance-of-data-readiness-in-navigating-the-tariff-landscape Buying a QMS: Defining QMS Requirements robin@gopromanagement.com (Robin F. Goldsmith JD) Whether they realize it or not, most organizations have some form of Quality Management System (QMS).  When they don’t realize they have a QMS, it’s undoubtedly not providing potential benefits of effectively managing quality. However, even recognized QMSs often fall short of their potential.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99343 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99343-buying-a-qms-defining-qms-requirements More Data – Fewer Rejects: How Insights from Quality Control Increase Profitability Automated visual quality control outperforms manual processes and has become standard across many industries and applications. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99340 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99340-more-data-fewer-rejects-how-insights-from-quality-control-increase-profitability Generative AI’s Way of Unlocking Unprecedented Value and Productivity Artificial intelligence has had an enormous effect on all aspects of the world economy—and after the initial excitement, the focus has shifted to the technology’s impressive capacity for real-world impact. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99332 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99332-generative-ais-way-of-unlocking-unprecedented-value-and-productivity 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/99282 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99282-what-a-true-digital-twin-isand-what-it-isnt 3 Project Planning Recommendations to Ensure QMS Development Success Looking to improve the efficiency of inspection management, CAPA management, and other quality control processes, companies across industries are increasingly investing in implementing quality management systems. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99263 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99263-3-project-planning-recommendations-to-ensure-qms-development-success Bridging Compliance and Innovation: Quality Assurance in the Era of Intelligent Medical Devices sairanjith.ramakrishnan@gmail.com (Sai Ranjith Ramakrishnan Kumar) When people think of medical devices, they often picture pacemakers, insulin pumps, or MRI scanners. Increasingly, however, medical innovation no longer comes in metal or plastic—it comes in code. Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) refers to software intended to perform a medical function without being part of a physical device.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99261 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99261-bridging-compliance-and-innovation-quality-assurance-in-the-era-of-intelligent-medical-devices The Approach and Use of Standards in Quality, Manufacturing selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) I was watching an NFL Football game when I first heard it. The commentator—interestingly enough, the rules commentator, a new fixture in football broadcasts, in place to help the audience better understand the how’s and why’s of the way a game is being officiated—referred to the situation as a “50 guys in the bar standard.”

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99249 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99249-the-approach-and-use-of-standards-in-quality-manufacturing Somebody Always Has to Go First: Grand Traverse Tool Becomes First Haas CMM Customer with Verisurf Software Integration Traverse City, Michigan, has a long history of “firsts” in American manufacturing. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99238 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99238-somebody-always-has-to-go-first-grand-traverse-tool-becomes-first-haas-cmm-customer-with-verisurf-software-integration a Tornos Swiss GT 26 CNC automatic turning machine Haas HMM 430 a presentation slide with the text "TRAVERSE = a Haas UMC-500SS 5-axis universal machining center. a Haas HMM430 user interface for Verisurf metrology software a manufacturing facility, likely associated with Midaco Corporation screenshot of an inspection report from Grand Traverse Tool for a tripod head part number 3264 Automating APQP: Smarter, Faster Product Quality Planning Well-executed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a cornerstone of most successful product launches across a wide spectrum of manufacturing companies today. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99214 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99214-automating-apqp-smarter-faster-product-quality-planning A Simple Guide to the ABCs of Modern Manufacturing marketing@gssmail.com (Adam Grabowski) To stay profitable as a manufacturer, you have to run a tight ship. I’ve been lucky enough to visit with the owners and key people at thousands of our manufacturers all over the world.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99209 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99209-a-simple-guide-to-the-abcs-of-modern-manufacturing Making Control Charts a Tool for Learning, Not Just Compliance Managers in regulated industries often rely on control charts to confirm that processes are under control. That expectation is built into most quality systems, but when engineers use those charts only to document compliance, they lose a chance to study how the process behaves.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99202 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99202-making-control-charts-a-tool-for-learning-not-just-compliance