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Laser-Based NDT Methods for Precise Inspection of High-Value, Safety-Critical Components

The development of laser-based non-destructive testing (NDT) technology has benefitted various industries, including these three examples.




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Taper Pipe Thread Inspection, NPT

Taper Pipe Threads are one of the more challenging threads to produce and measure. The ASME B1.20.1-2013 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) is the current standard that covers both the part thread specifications and the gages for NPT, NPSC, NPTR, NPSM and NPSL threads.




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Is it a Digital Caliper – or a Swiss Army Knife?

While the caliper is a versatile tool, it is not one of the most precise. Skill is required for positioning and interpreting measurement results.




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How Precision Measurement Tool Help Wave Worshippers Catch the Ultimate Barrel

Today, most surfboards are made with a CNC machine. 3D metrology laser trackers can assist with critical quality control safeguards to ensure the CNC machine is doing its job properly.




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Maximizing Medical Device Quality: A Guide to Implementing Operational Excellence

Ensuring high quality in medical device manufacturing requires operational excellence, which optimizes efficiency and enhances product quality and compliance. Let’s explore some of the key elements and best practices.




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How to Ensure Your Robots Operate Safely

As robots gain prevalence in manufacturing, emphasizing their safe use is vital. This includes understanding safety features, challenges, and best practices across all robot types, such as industrial, collaborative (cobots), autonomous mobile (AMRs), and humanoid robots, to navigate their complexities effectively.




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Reflections as ASQ Inspection Division Chair: Delivering Value and Driving Engagement

Serving as the Chair of the ASQ Inspection Division has been a remarkable journey of leadership, collaboration, and growth. It has been both a privilege and a responsibility to guide the division through strategic initiatives aimed at empowering our members and elevating the quality profession.




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Concept to Commercialization Part 3: Marketing to an Unsuspecting World

Personal resources may often dictate pace, but they should never govern your commitment.




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Management Perspectives

Getting authority is easier than keeping it.




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Digging Deeper with Root Causes

Real-world problems often have multiple causes, so it's beneficial to extend your root cause analysis by considering the problem from various perspectives.




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How to Level Up Your Quality Assurance with Inspection Software

Our company often gets asked how to choose quality inspection software and how to maximize its potential. Quality is crucial in manufacturing, and the right inspection software can be a game-changer. Our experts shed light on the benefits of choosing the right fit for your organization and maximizing its utility.




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Škoda Auto Opens Simulation Center for Advanced Vehicle Testing

MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic—Škoda Auto has opened new 22 million euro ($24 million) Simulation Center at its assembly plant here. 




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Design of Experiments Uncovers Hidden Factors in Production Processes

Design of Experiments (DOE) helps improve products and processes more efficiently, providing a comprehensive understanding of influences on the end result.




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ZEISS Leads IMTS Visitors on a Journey to Discover Their Superforce

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is presenting a hero's journey at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) booth #134302 in the East Hall, Level 3.




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Manufacturing Technology Orders Look to Rebound as IMTS 2024 Opens, Rate Cuts Loom

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024.




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Topeka, KS, High School Unveils New 50,000-sq-ft STEAM/STEM Innovation Center

Students at Washburn Rural High School (WRHS) will benefit from a new state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance career and technical education.




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NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced that five organizations will receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential award for performance excellence.




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Zygo Team Members Honored With Prestigious ASPE Awards at 39th Annual Meeting

Zygo, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., announced that two of its distinguished team members, Dr. Peter de Groot and Dr. Vivek G. Badami, have been recognized by the American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) for their significant contributions to the field of precision engineering.




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Nine Reasons to Hire Outside Expertise When Putting a New Measurement Tool In Place

3D measurement tools offer incredibly precise and accurate measurements. However, using them correctly requires specialized knowledge, and integrating them into current processes can be quite complex.




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How Accurate Surface Finish Measurement Improves Product Life and Performance

This article discusses the connection between surface finish and factors like friction, wear, and fatigue life. It explores how precise surface finish measurements improve product reliability and analyzes the evolving measurement technologies.





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3D Optical Profiling Breaks the Speed Limit

3D optical profiling, developed in the early 1990s, is crucial for high-resolution measurement of optics, semiconductors, medical devices, and precision machining. Recent developments have expanded its capabilities, allowing high-resolution surface texture measurements over many square millimeters in minutes.




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Soaring to Success: How Laser Tracker Tech Enhances Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Operations in the Aerospace Industry

Today, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations are a significant sub-industry within manufacturing, valued at $656 billion and projected to exceed $800 billion by 2032. MRO involves maintaining machinery, equipment, and systems in optimal condition through repairs and overhauls to extend their operational life.





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