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 […]
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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 […]
Lessons From Buying Enterprise Software (and Why Aftermarket Wins)
Recommending enterprise software isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a personal one. Few people understand that better than Mick Naughton, now a Client Executive at Syncron, who previously sat on the buyer’s side of the table in Pricing and IT leadership roles.
Syncron Recognized in IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Service Lifecycle Management
STOCKHOLM, Sweden [Oct. 2, 2025] — Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, today announced it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Aftermarket/ Service Life-Cycle Management Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc US52968025, September 2025).
Department of Commerce Announces Transition of Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized agreements with the Alliance for Performance Excellence and the Baldrige Foundation to transfer most operational responsibilities of the Baldrige Program to the two private-sector organizations. The partnership will ensure the continued success of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program, which […]
Meet the NDT Expert of Las Vegas
After Greg Weaver got out of the Navy, he started working in mining in northern Nevada. After a few winters, it was time to do something else. “It was like six degrees, and I’d be working outside.” He found a listing in the paper for an aerospace company that did turbine blade repair. After about […]
AI Trust Management: Why Quality Assurance Is the Heart of Artificial Intelligence
“Quality built the industrial world. Trust will build the intelligent one.” Guess who said the above quote. Yep. You guessed it! ChatGPT came up with the nifty quote. And it’s a great start for this piece. The challenge we quality professionals are facing is AI is being integrated into all products and services. And this […]
Favorable Economic Outlook for 2026 Touted as Fed Cuts Rates
After ploughing through an extended drought of official statistics because of the government shutdown, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point for the third consecutive meeting, landing at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. In announcing the policy change, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell relayed that their outlook for inflation and […]
Accelerate Your Career with ASQ Certifications
Q-Cast is where manufacturing pros come to tune up their quality game. From metrology, to nondestructive testing, and everything in between, each episode is precision-engineered to deliver practical insights on everything that keeps your operation running like a well-oiled machine. Measure twice, listen once, and come away with tools you can use daily. Available on […]
Real-Time Results: How Minitab Helped a Global Distillery Save $864K a Year
When I first spoke with this customer, a global manufacturer producing everything from everyday mixers to top-shelf spirits, they had a clear goal: tighten their filling process to eliminate MAV (Maximum Allowable Variation) violations and reduce overfill waste, without compromising quality. Like many high-volume producers, they knew small inefficiencies add up fast. Even a fraction […]