Story links for Oct. 25, 2019

 

The right way to create custom inspection fixtures

Increased manufacturing complexity has been driving the need for robust, accurate fixtures. We talk to Victor Rinaldi at Phillips Precision about the rise in custom fixturing and why companies are turning to third parties, such as Phillips, to design complex fixturing solutions. What's involved?

Watch previous Tech Corner of Inspection Arsenal modular fixturing system.

 

Story links for Oct. 18, 2019

 

How to deal with disruptive employees

The disruptor. The grump. Debbie Downer. Cranky Charlie. Every company has had employees that are hard to deal with. Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist with Grategy tells us how to deal with them.

Download her book "Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else's"

 

Story links for Oct. 11, 2019

 

Join us for a look at Brunson Instrument's amazing 220,000 square feet cave where they design and manufacture their state-of-the-art metrology equipment.

 

Story links for Sept. 27, 2019

 

Changing the face of engineering

Michelle Edwards, chair of the Women in Metrology committee for the Coordinate Metrology Society, talks about women in engineering, and the importance of diversity.

Story links for Sept. 25, 2019

 

Chad Kymal, CTO of Omnex Inc., talks about how technological developments are causing changes to auto standards, methodologies, and the QMS.

Article: "Considerations of Functional Safety, Automotive SPICE, and Cybersecurity in Automotive New-Product Development"
Webinar: "Safety Products, and Electric (EV) & Autonomous (AV) Vehicle Standards"

Story links for Sept. 20, 2019

 

This is not your father's SEM

This week on Tech Corner we look at the JEOL NeoScope (JCM-7000) scanning electron microscope from Nikon Metrology. Auto functions, stage automation, and software enable easy sample imaging and elemental analysis.

Story links for Sept. 13, 2019

 

The quality professional's role in innovation.

This week we talk to Jim Harrington, CEO of Harrington Management Systems, about innovation, and how and why the quality professional should be involved in the process.

See Jim Harrington's latest books:
Innovation Systems Cycle (Coming Fall 2019)
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

QDL for September 6, 2019

Tech Corner: Nikon SMZ 1270i Stereo Microscope

We look at the SMZ 1270i stereo microscope, which offers a wide viewfield at low magnification, enabling easy confirmation of observation targets,while its cutting-edge optics provide bright and sharp images through the entire viewfield.

 

QDL for September 4, 2019

3D printing has quietly moved from prototyping novelty to essential tool. Today, 3D printing fixtures can be a quick, low-risk solution for testing and implementing ideas for boosting efficiency. Andrew Edman of Formlabs tells us how.

For more information, don't miss the free webinar: "Lower the Cost of Production With Robust 3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures" on Tuesday, September 10, at 11 a.m. Pacific, 2 Eastern

Read the article: "Cost, Quality, Schedule: How 3D Printing Helps Production Engineers Get the Job Done"

 

QDL for August 30, 2019

Most companies go through rough patches. Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist, with Grategy explains how to help your employees navigate tough times.

Plus Tech Corner: Nikon Metrology's MM 800 measuring microscope.