In the manufacturing industry, the importance of metrology, or the science of measurement, is often underestimated. However, inspection is critical for ensuring products work and operate safely.
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (Maple Grove, MN) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 12, for its new facility in metro Detroit.
Innovate, Integrate, Collaborate are more than just marketing keywords. A number of metrology and software companies I visited at IMTS are putting their development dollars to work in these areas and showing off the results.
Considered by many to be the “Father of Quality Management,” Dr. Joseph M. Juran is recognized as the man who added a human dimension to quality, expanding it from its statistical origins to a broader management science.
Happy holidays! It’s time to rest and recharge your batteries while Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb introduces the December/January issue of Manufacturing Engineering.
Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and consistency of medical devices and their many components is serious business.
Manufacturing isn't just about the production floor; optimized warehouse and supply chain operations are equally crucial. Explore how advanced technologies and expert advice are helping manufacturers tackle the challenges of logistics, labor shortages, and unpredictability in today's competitive landscape.
The first rule of efficiency is to accurately measure equipment utilization and quality rates.
Advances in metrology are key in reducing expensive, wasteful scrap.
A professor, who visited IMTS in September, discusses trends in machine tools.
