Test & Inspection
Smarter Testing Machines Require New Training Approaches
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are carving out new possibilities for data analysis and user interaction.
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Quality Magazine
2025 January
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Management
What Does It Take to Have Successful Opening and Closing Meetings?
Keep in mind that standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 do not require a record for every activity, however, if an activity requires a record, it is stated as such in the standard.
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Management
Will 2025 Be the Year You Invest in AI?
Results are in for the 24th Annual Quality Spending Survey.
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Software
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
FMEA injects rigor into the design of products and processes that prevents defects, mistakes, errors and variation.
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Measurement
Navigating the LED Lighting Shift: A Critical Step in Color Quality Control
As the world moves toward LED adoption, brands, manufacturers, and suppliers need to carefully evaluate how this shift will impact their products, particularly regarding color.
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Standards Update
Sustainability and Technology are Shaping the Next ISO 9001 Update
ISO 9001 is leading changes in quality. Sustainability has changed from a suggestion to a requirement, and upcoming revisions will align the standard with the latest in Industry 4.0, including AI and IoT technologies.
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The Metrology Corner
Metrology Corner in Shanghai
Shanghai was a celebration of quality, metrology, innovation and leadership
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Column
EPA’s Oil Spill Prevention, Control, Countermeasure Program
The Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure is a requirement for all manufacturers from steel to food that handle any fluids operating equipment.
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IAQG Column | Jennifer Gray
APQP: A Project Management Tool for Proactive Quality Assurance
APQP’s roots trace back to the 1980s U.S. automotive industry, where fierce competition from Japanese manufacturers pushed companies like Ford, GM, and Chrysler to improve quality and consistency.
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Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger
ASQ is Needed Most During Tough Times
ASQ membership can be of great assistance during challenging times. Here’s how to utilize all the resources that are available to you.
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Vision & Sensors
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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101
Optical Filters in Machine Vision
Understanding the advantages and limitations of the main different types of filters is essential for choosing the right ones for your application.
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Vision & Sensors | Interfaces
The Next Wave of Machine Vision Interfaces
This new wave of interface design choices is significantly influenced by the electronics, mobile, and personal computing markets.
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Vision & Sensors | System Integration
The Expanding Role for Machine Vision in Smart Factories
Making the most of machine vision starts with understanding smart manufacturing and how machine vision delivers actionable data
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Vision & Sensors | Software
Machine Vision Software Trends
While AI is often touted as cutting-edge, its practical application is helping manufacturers reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and automate decision-making.
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Vision & Sensors | Trends
Talking Automation Trends with the President of the Association for Advancing Automation
A Q&A with Jeff Burnstein of A3
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Vision & Sensors | Robotics
Exploring the Persistent Dominance of Human-Centered Automation in Robotics
Are we hurtling toward a truly human-free automation system?
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