MEASUREMENT

The International Definition of Calibration, Verification, Validation, Certification, and Adjustment

Calibration is the process of testing or checking an instrument against a known standard.

TEST & INSPECTION

Screw Thread Inspection: Options, Dimensions and Decisions

Gaging systems can fundamentally be categorized into three groups.

SOFTWARE

AI-Driven Automation is Transforming Manufacturing and Overcoming Key Challenges in the Industry

Generative AI and machine learning tools are particularly appealing as they offer insights into the underlying relationships within manufacturing processes.

MANAGEMENT

Skills, Satisfaction and Salary

Our State of the Profession Survey delves into each of these topics as well as top job concerns for quality professionals today.

Features

Shaft Measurement

Additive Mfg. Inspection

Digital Twins

Training and the Skills Gap

Quality in Medical

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Industry News

The Latest Breaking News

Quality 101

How Accurate Surface Finish Measurement Improves Product Life and Performance

Case Study

Creative Cobot Use Simplifies Product Testing

Products

The Latest Products

Buyers Guide / Sourcebook Premium Sponsors

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Staff Contact Information

Departments

From the editor | Darryl Seland

With Great Risk…

Speaking of Quality  | Jim Spichiger

Eliminate the Pain

Face of quality | Jim L. Smith

Managing Risk

Column | John Vandenbemden

Organizational Knowledge

Lean with Lazarus  |  Ian R. Lazarus

What’s the Big Deal with Big Data?

Columns

Podcast

Supplier Auditing for You, The Customer

Michelle Bangert, managing editor of Quality, sat down with Senior QA Auditor, Paul Mignon, about his session at The Quality Show South.

Podcast

Machine Vision: An Engineering Discipline

Quality spoke with David Dechow of Machine Vision Source following his recent presentation at The Quality Show South about vision solutions for quality applications and integration that drives application success with current and emerging technologies.

Podcast

The Role of Mass Customization for Industrial Environments

It all started with her niece’s Stanley cup. This lead Dr. Rochelle Cook into research on delighters and expectations for customization today. At The Quality Show South, Dr. Cook of California State University Dominguez Hills explained how kaizen is connected to mass customization practices.

Podcast

Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next?

Ed Goffin of Pleora Technologies explains what’s happening with today’s AI manufacturing applications – and what to look for in the future.

Podcast

The 2024 Quality Rookie of the Year Shares His Story

Justin Wise has had a long and varied career, including seven military deployments. He has two bachelor’s degrees and is finishing up a master’s degree in quality this year at California State University at Dominguez Hills. Quality has been a constant through it all. Here he offers his perspective on quality as well as how to say hello in Cahuilla.

Podcast

How to Sharpen Your FMEA Skills

Quality sat down with Jay Arthur, president and CEO of KnowWare International, to follow up on his participation in a recent Quality article and delve further into Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, or FMEA.

Podcast

How XRF Can Improve Quality

Andrew Hanuszek of Evident explains what quality professionals need to know about using XRF, the role of automation, and how it aligns with today’s trends.00

Podcast

How to Use Trustworthy AI for Quality Control

As the AI landscape for manufacturers continues to evolve, it is important to get a handle on AI responsibly and what that looks like. Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, explains the importance of ethical AI practices and how manufacturers can take advantage of this technology.

Podcast

How a Career in Quality Can Bring You Places

Dr. Milton Krivokuca, our 2024 Quality Professional of the Year, shares stories of his round-the-world quality lectures, how he got interested in Quality 4.0, and how a quality career might lead to bringing ANOVA tests to your doctor. He also offers advice for his fellow quality professionals – such as get out there and meet others in the industry.

Podcast

Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next?

Ed Goffin of Pleora Technologies explains what’s happening with today’s AI manufacturing applications – and what to look for in the future.

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Podcast

RAM-ing It Home

Quality sat down with Greg Weaver, founder and president at Weaver NDT, to talk about the Resonance Acoustic Method (RAM).

Podcast

The Latest in Magnetic Particle Inspection

It’s fun to talk about but laborious to do, says George Hopman of NDE Solutions Inc. He offers his advice on magnetic particle inspection and explains the latest in the technology.

PODCAST

Don’t Let Quality 4.0 Intimidate You

Dr. Milton Krivokucha shares how he got interested in the subject, and what manufacturers should know before implementing it.

PODCASt

The Guide to Styli Basics

Linda Goodwin-Marino of Paul Marino Gages talks styli basics. She explains what’s new in terms of styli, offers advice for manufacturers on improving measurement, and trends in quality.

PODCAST

What Training Looks Like Now

Kimberlee Humphrey, president and CEO of Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), discusses training success stories, the rise of “new collar” workers, and why manufacturers shouldn’t get hung up on traditional job requirements.

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