Quality Digest Media

05/11/2025

Behind every product, from Legos to jet engines, there’s one invisible force—measurement.
The new Quality Digest Roadshow dives into the world of metrology: where precision meets imagination.
Episode 1 asks the question: “What the heck is metrology, and why should [we] care?”

05/11/2025

The Importance of Diversifying Your Business

I had a great conversation with a friend of mine. He was bemoaning the fact that his company was almost completely dependent on one huge customer. He saw the inherent risks in that relationship but confessed that his organization had a bad habit it couldn’t kick.

05/11/2025

Is the Pharmaceutical Industry Missing Out on FMEA?

My June 2025 article, “How to Avoid FDA Warning Letters,” points out that inadequate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) is a major reason

04/11/2025

The Persistent Unmarked Space

In this article I want to explore an observation on how we make distinctions and what this reveals about the structure of our thinking.

04/11/2025

Giving Manufacturing Intelligence a Sense of Space With Physical AI

D uring the past decade, manufacturers have wired their plants with sensors, robots, and software. Yet many “AI-driven” systems still miss the mark.

04/11/2025

How NIST Helps American Manufacturing Grow

Growing up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, I witnessed firsthand the heartbeat of American manufacturing. I remember the hum of machines, the rhythm of assembly lines, and the pride of workers crafting products that powered industries across the nation.

03/11/2025

Shimadzu Introduces ALTRACE Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

(Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces its new ALTRACE energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, designed with the latest X-ray optical system and proprie

03/11/2025

AI and How It Affects the Quality Profession

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) models, specifically generative AI, is growing. This has raised concerns about the effects on jobs in various professions. The quality profession is among them.

31/10/2025

Metrology is the scientific study of measuring measurement!
It keeps every inch, gram, and degree consistent, no matter where you are. From the car you drive to the phone in your hand, metrology makes sure everything truly measures up.

30/10/2025

Strengthening the U.S. Steel Industry Through Science

I grew up outside Pittsburgh, widely known as “Steel City.” Although the city is no longer the center of steel or heavy manufacturing in America, its past remains a proud part of its identity.

30/10/2025

Hexagon Makes Professional Grade 3D Scanning Accessible

(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Cobham, England) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces

29/10/2025

How AI Is Reshaping Quality Assurance Across Industries

AI has amazing capabilities, and it’s one of the best technologies for the future. It’s helping to change the world and bringing productivity enhancements across industries with its exceptional use cases. Quality assurance isn’t left out, either.