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Nondestructive Testing: Is there an ethics problem?

Top ✕ When I was asked to write this article it took me back to reactions I received after it became known that I was the whistleblower who turned in Ultrasonic Research and Testing Laboratory in 1991. Some of the NDT community’s reaction to my blowing the whistle on the fraudulent activity at URT in […]

Meet the 2024 Quality Rookie of the Year: Justin Wise

Top ✕ ARTICLE INDEX RELATED It’s not every day you meet someone who has been deployed seven times who also speaks Navajo and Cahuilla. Justin Wise has had a long and varied career. When we spoke he was off to Hawaii the next day for a flight with the California Air National Guard. He has […]

Toyota recalls over 1M vehicles over backup camera issues

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Toyota Motor North America has recalled over 1 million vehicles due to a software error in the parking assistance system that can compromise the rearview camera image, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The […]

Trends in Robotics for the New Year

Erik Nieves is the co-founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics. He’s been in the industry for more than 30 years, and he also serves on the board of directors of A3 and is a frequent speaker and contribut Source link

Ford focused on improving quality at its Kentucky Truck Plant

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ford Motor Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant is a symphony of noise and activity. The assembly line moves through multiple levels of the facility, where robots and humans come together to assemble large components.  All of the Ford […]

ESAB Tracfinder Welding Tractors, ROBBI Mobile Cobot Welding System

To help metal fabricators improve productivity, quality and workforce needs, ESAB has launched its new Tracfinder Rail and Tracfinder Wheel series of battery-powered welding tractors and unveiled its newly branded ROBBI™ Mobile cobot welding system. ROBBI is now available with the Aristo Edge 500R power source and RoboFeed Edge robotic wire feeder, which offer next-generation […]

Hamar Laser Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Surface Plate Calibration System

Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc., a leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, announced that the U.S. Air Force Metrology & Calibration Office (AFMETCAL) in Heath, Ohio awarded the company a multi-year contract for its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System on August 22. Under the U.S. Air Force contract, valued at more than $2.6 million, AFMETCAL […]

Naprotek Appoints Filteau CEO | Quality Magazine

Naprotek announced the appointment of Tim Filteau as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership transition underscores the company’s commitment to blending proven expertise with bold innovation to shape the future of technology. Tim Filteau brings a distinguished track record of executive leadership, guiding organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and market expansion. His […]