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November 2025  |  qualitymag.com/NDT

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From the Editor | Darryl Seland

The Wave

Face of Quality | Jim L. Smith

Creativity

Other Dimensions | hill Cox

The High Cost of Zero

Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

ASQ’s Influence

Guest Column | Ian R. Lazarus

“Paper or Plastic?”

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Industry News

The Latest Breaking News

Quality 101

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TRAINING 

Rethinking NDT Training for a Changing Industry 

Manufacturers and training providers are overhauling how they prepare nondestructive testing inspectors. New imaging technology, AI, simulation software and changing standards are reshaping training programs, while leaders are expanding their outreach and even changing their organizations’ internal cultures to attract and retain a new generation of inspectors. 

XRF 

Enhancing Material Certification and Weld Procedures with Handheld XRF and LIBS Analyzers 

Used together, these technologies provide comprehensive coverage for complex applications, supporting traceability, audit readiness, and supply chain transparency. 

AUTOMOTIVE 

Driving Quality Forward: Advanced Approaches to Automotive QA/QC 

The landscape of automotive manufacturing is changing, and traditional inspection-based quality assurance is no longer sufficient to keep pace. 

Features

IDS Industrial Cameras as 'Robot Eyes' in Potentially Explosive Environments

In certain industrial areas, working under extreme conditions is essential.

E-XTRA

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