Quality Magazine

1 week ago | qualitymag.com | Genevieve Diesing

More factories now use laser measurement systems to improve quality control on production lines. These automated systems replace manual inspection methods, measuring parts faster and more accurately. Laser trackers, laser radars, and other optical measurement devices have gained adoption across several industries. These technologies use laser beams to precisely measure the position, dimensions, and features of manufactured parts.

1 month ago | qualitymag.com | Darryl Seland

Famous college basketball coach John Wooden said, "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." It’s hard to argue with someone who won ten national championships in a 12-year span. It’s actually an offshoot of a Benjamin Franklin quote, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." And I am sure you would have no problem believing these are not the only two famous quotes about preparation. There are plenty, and each inextricably links preparation with success.

1 month ago | qualitymag.com | Genevieve Diesing

AutomationManagement Engineers use published industry standards as rulebooks that tell them what’s considered safe. These standards provide specific measurements, limits and requirements they must follow. However, these standards typically require years of development. And with today’s smart production technologies iterating at rapid speed, standards might not be able to keep up.

1 month ago | qualitymag.com | Syed Ali

Management When tariffs hit key materials like steel and aluminum, the ripple effects aren’t limited to the supply chain—they extend all the way down to quality assurance. Many companies feel the pressure acutely -- budgets get tighter, equipment becomes harder to replace, and any delay or breakdown becomes significantly more costly. That is where technology tools step in and can make a huge difference to an operation.

1 month ago | qualitymag.com | John Sprovieri

All the robots in the world won’t help your assembly process, if your parts are not in the right place or the right orientation for pick up. Vision systems can help. They can recognize different parts, determine how they are positioned, and tell a robot exactly how and where to pick them up and drop them off. The newest technologies take advantage of artificial intelligence to overcome inconsistent lighting or changes in optical scale. Here’s a look at four of the latest technologies.