https://www.qualitymag.com/rss/4502-news en-us 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99712 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99712-reddy-award-launches-national-push-to-rethink-american-education The US machinery market is entering a new investment cycle as new orders are once again growing faster than shipments. The US machinery market is entering a new investment cycle as new orders are once again growing faster than shipments.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99708 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99708-us-machinery-orders-outstripping-shipments-what-happens-next The Manufacturing Leadership Council—the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced the winners of the annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards. The Manufacturing Leadership Council—the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced the winners of the annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99704 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99704-rheem-manufacturing-general-motors-named-top-winners-in-2026-manufacturing-leadership-awards-competition 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99698 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99698-iacmi-announces-major-expansion-of-workforce-development-programs The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports. The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99696 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99696-annual-industrial-robot-shipments-will-reach-more-than-760k-units-in-2030 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 $258.9 million in April 2026. 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 $258.9 million in April 2026.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99690 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99690-april-2026-us-cutting-tool-shipments-totaled-2589m-up-211-from-april-2025 Schindler marks this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, on June 23, by celebrating the growing number of women entering and advancing in technical fields. Schindler marks this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, on June 23, by celebrating the growing number of women entering and advancing in technical fields.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99687 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99687-engineering-a-legacy-celebrating-international-women-in-engineering-day ABB Robotics has been recognized as a winner at the 2026 Ford Supplier Awards & Summit. ABB Robotics has been recognized as a winner at the 2026 Ford Supplier Awards & Summit.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99686 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99686-abb-robotics-recognized-as-a-2026-ford-supplier-of-the-year U.S. industrial production increased slightly in May 2026 compared to April 2025 levels according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. U.S. industrial production increased slightly in May 2026 compared to April 2025 levels according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99682 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99682-industrial-measures-remain-steady-amid-rising-machinery-investment The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) announced that its Model-Based Characteristics v1.0 (MBC 1.0), Persistent Identification and Related Digital Practices standard, designated as DMSC MBC v1.0 – 2026, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of model-based engineering and digital manufacturing. The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) announced that its Model-Based Characteristics v1.0 (MBC 1.0), Persistent Identification and Related Digital Practices standard, designated as DMSC MBC v1.0 – 2026, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of model-based engineering and digital manufacturing.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99674 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99674-dmsc-model-based-characteristics-standard-approved-as-american-national-standard faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) Let your thoughts be occupied by positive possibilities. Let your thoughts be occupied by positive possibilities.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99673 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99673-focus-on-the-right-things Manufacturers are reporting increased raw material costs as the top business challenge facing them, jumping 25.6 percentage points from 57.5% in the first quarter to 83.1% in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Q2 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. Manufacturers are reporting increased raw material costs as the top business challenge facing them, jumping 25.6 percentage points from 57.5% in the first quarter to 83.1% in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Q2 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99670 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99670-rising-input-costs-top-manufacturers-concerns-in-q2-survey Dr. Ömer Özkan, Group Manager of Quality Management at SOCAR Türkiye, has become the first Turkish executive to be admitted to the International Academy for Quality (IAQ), one of the world's most prestigious organizations in the field of quality management. Dr. Ömer Özkan, Group Manager of Quality Management at SOCAR Türkiye, has become the first Turkish executive to be admitted to the International Academy for Quality (IAQ), one of the world's most prestigious organizations in the field of quality management.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99665 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99665-dr-ozkan-becomes-first-turkish-exec-admitted-to-international-academy-for-quality-iaq Bullen Ultrasonics, a leader in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies, announced that its Miller Williams Facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named one of six finalists for the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards. Bullen Ultrasonics, a leader in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies, announced that its Miller Williams Facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named one of six finalists for the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99664 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99664-bullen-ultrasonics-named-finalist-for-2026-industryweek-best-plants-awards-for-advanced-manufacturing-excellence IACMI–The Composites Institute®, announced the winners of its inaugural Rising Star Awards, a nationwide initiative aimed at highlighting emerging talent in the manufacturing industry. IACMI–The Composites Institute®, announced the winners of its inaugural Rising Star Awards, a nationwide initiative aimed at highlighting emerging talent in the manufacturing industry.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99663 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99663-iacmi-announces-inaugural-rising-star-award-winners 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99661 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99661-imts-announces-2026-conferences-lineup 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99658 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99658-automation-fuels-strong-start-to-2026-manufacturing-technology-orders Epicor, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software, announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Epicor, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software, announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99653 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99653-epicor-appoints-barger-chief-revenue-officer 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99645 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99645-mi-grows-fame-network-with-six-new-chapters ESAB announced its acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies (“Eddyfi”), a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies. ESAB announced its acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies (“Eddyfi”), a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99641 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99641-esab-completes-eddyfi-technologies-acquisition Lumafield, a leading manufacturing intelligence platform, released the results of its comprehensive Cost of Quality Report. Lumafield, a leading manufacturing intelligence platform, released the results of its comprehensive Cost of Quality Report.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99627 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99627-study-reveals-62-of-manufacturers-believe-tariffs-and-trade-barriers-threaten-quality faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) When we are trusted, people listen to what we say and do. When we are trusted, people listen to what we say and do.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99625 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:55:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99625-trust 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99620 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99620-us-should-substantially-boost-support-for-manufacturing-usa-program-issue-national-industrial-manufacturing-strategy-says-new-report 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99619 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99619-advantive-acquires-insequence 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99616 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99616-utex-scientific-announces-acquisition-of-pa-cat-inc-from-holloway-ndt-and-engineering 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99610 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99610-pcn24-update-bindt-pcn-introduces-dual-certification-for-levels-1-and-2-in-mt-pt-and-vt 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99609 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99609-march-2026-us-cutting-tool-shipments-totaled-2593m-up-246-from-march-2025 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99604 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:41 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99604-lake-superior-state-universitys-devaprasad-named-2026-a3-educator-of-the-year faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) Our expectations will certainly influence the results we get. Our expectations will certainly influence the results we get.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99586 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99586-expect-the-best 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. 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99585 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99585-esab-awards-5k-grant-to-princeton-tx-high-school