Quality News

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.

Trust

faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:55:00 -0400

When we are trusted, people listen to what we say and do.

U.S. Should Substantially Boost Support for Manufacturing USA Program, Issue National Industrial Manufacturing Strategy, Says New Report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

To better compete globally, the United States should develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to align resources for manufacturing and maximize the national security and economic impacts of the Manufacturing USA program, a proven model that connects the key actors.

Advantive Acquires Insequence

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Advantive, a provider of mission-critical software for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, announced its acquisition of Insequence, a leading provider of automotive sequencing and manufacturing execution system (MES) software headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee.

UTEX Scientific Announces Acquisition of PA-CAT Inc. from Holloway NDT & Engineering

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

UTEX Scientific, a leading developer of advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) software, instrumentation, and automated inspection systems, announced the acquisition of PA-CAT Inc., an innovative phased array corrosion analysis technology company, from Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.

PCN24 Update: BINDT/PCN introduces Dual Certification for Levels 1 and 2 in MT, PT and VT

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has announced an important update under PCN24, introducing a new Dual Certification option for Level 1 and Level 2 candidates within the magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT) and visual testing (VT) methods.

March 2026 US Cutting Tool Shipments Totaled $259.3M, Up 24.6% From March 2025

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $259.3 million in March 2026.

Lake Superior State University’s Devaprasad Named 2026 A3 Educator of the Year

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:41 -0400

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a leading global advocate for robotics and automation technologies, has named Jim Devaprasad of Lake Superior State University (LSSU) the recipient of the 2026 A3 Educator of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens.

Expect the Best

faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Our expectations will certainly influence the results we get.

ESAB Awards $5K Grant to Princeton, TX, High School

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As part of National Welding Month in April, ESAB awarded $5,000 to support welding programs at Princeton High School and Lovelady High School, part of the Princeton Independent School District, through its ESAB Future Fabricators Charlie Monschke Welding Education Grant.

A3 Officially Releases GigE Vision 3.0, Opening New Possibilities in Machine Vision

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:12:45 -0400

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) officially announced the release of GigE Vision 3.0, which is now available for download on the A3 website along with licensing information.

Machinery Orders Continue Rally in Q12026 Despite Uncertainty From Iran War

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:14:34 -0400

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $681.3 million in March 2026.

ECI Software Solutions Appoints Sklader Manufacturing Industry President

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:19:13 -0400

ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”) announced the appointment of Adam Sklader as Industry President, Manufacturing.

Fujiwara, Little Selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:14:43 -0400

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced Hiroshi Fujiwara, Executive Director of the Japan Robot Association (JARA), and Robert Little, co-founder of ATI Industrial Automation, as the winners of the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world’s most prestigious robotics honor.

Renishaw to Showcase Robot Efficiency Solutions, Advanced Gaging Systems at Automate 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:07:57 -0400

Renishaw will highlight its latest solutions for maximizing robot performance and manufacturing efficiency at Automate 2026, taking place June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Mitutoyo Expands in Florida with New Lakeland Metrology Service Center

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Mitutoyo America Corporation is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of a new 11,200-square-foot Lakeland Metrology Service Center, located at 3150 County Line Road in Lakeland, Florida.

ZEISS Aerospace Quality Summit 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:19:57 -0400

The ZEISS Aerospace Quality Summit 2026 takes place May 6–7 in Bloomfield, CT.

Additive Manufacturing Users Group Presents DINO Awards to Six Members

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:42:48 -0400

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to six deserving individuals.

Okuma America Corporation Receives Awards for Training Program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:31:01 -0400

Leadership at Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools and automation systems, shared that its Okuma Machine Tool Academy program, in partnership with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), has been recognized with multiple awards.

Google Announces $10M to the Manufacturing Institute to Develop AI Skills for the Manufacturing Workforce

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Google announced $10 million to the Manufacturing Institute—the 501(c)3 workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers.

InnovMetric Acquires Strategic Partner Duwe-3d

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:18:18 -0400

Following 27 years of fruitful collaboration that enabled PolyWorks® to become the universal 3D metrology platform in German-speaking markets, InnovMetric has completed the acquisition of its German business partner Duwe-3d.

Momentum of Late-2025 Machinery Demand Carries Into the First 2 Months of 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:34:07 -0400

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $488.9 million in February 2026.

IACMI-Sponsored Rising Stars in Manufacturing Awards

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

These awards honor the young manufacturing professionals whose achievements are helping build a more innovative, resilient and globally competitive future for America.

InnovMetric Announces Acquisition of Digisens’ Intellectual Property

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:48 -0400

InnovMetric, a leading provider of 3D metrology solutions for the manufacturing industry, announced it has acquired the intellectual property of French company Digisens.

Radiant Vision Systems Merges with Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to Expand Global Sensing Solutions

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:18 -0400

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of imaging systems for scientific evaluation of light sources and displays, announced the merger with its sister company, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, to form a new company.

A3 Launches Introduction to Industrial Robotics Course

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:21:08 -0400

Happy National Robotics Week! The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced the launch of its new Introduction to Industrial Robotics course.

Manufacturing Leaders Converged in Nashville for The Manufacturing & Automation Exchange (MAX)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:37:37 -0400

Thousands of manufacturing professionals gathered at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, from March 24–26 for the inaugural Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) - a dynamic new event uniting leaders across assembly, automation, and quality to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing.

Who Do You Trust?

faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:24:48 -0400

If you are trustworthy, it says a lot about your character.

MVTec Appoints DeMellier as Business Development Manager

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:25:33 -0400

MVTec Software GmbH announced the appointment of Rob DeMellier as Business Development Manager for North America.

AMT Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors at The MFG Meeting in March

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:41:48 -0400

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology has elected its 2026-2027 board of directors to guide the organization and industry through a period of accelerating demand for advanced manufacturing capabilities.