Quality Podcast

Dr. Milton Krivokucha shares how he got interested in the subject, and what manufacturers should know before implementing it. Related article: The Concept of Quality 4.0 Continues to Evolve

Linda Goodwin-Marino of Paul Marino Gages talks styli basics. She explains what’s new in terms of styli, offers advice for manufacturers on improving measurement, and trends in quality. Related article: The Most Common Styli Used Today

Kimberlee Humphrey, president and CEO of Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), discusses training success stories, the rise of “new collar” workers, and why manufacturers shouldn’t get hung up on traditional job requirements.

A conversation with Chris Koehn, president of Air Gaging LLC and a twenty-plus-year veteran of the air gaging industry.

AMT President Douglas Woods discusses the trends at this year’s IMTS, the state of the manufacturing industry today, and what emerging technologies to look forward to two years from now at the next IMTS.

The thoughts and introduction of our monthly coverage of the quality industry from our editorial director, Darryl Seland. You can also read it here.

The field of TQM software has become crowded as more vendors attempt to enter the space, experts say. Listen to Genevieve Diesing’s article on TQM software.

Despite its praised benefits, many manufacturers still decide against automation. But does that decision stem from fear? Listen to Gerben de Haan’s article on automation.

A conversation with Jim Spichiger, an ASQ Fellow and holder of nine professional certifications and a P.E. license.

A discussion of leak testing with Mikael Ekström, product line manager, leak detection, for INFICON.

The thoughts and introduction of our monthly coverage of the quality industry from our editorial director, Darryl Seland. You can also read it here.

The thoughts and introduction of our monthly coverage of the quality industry from our editorial director, Darryl Seland. You can also read it here.

Do you have a backup plan? These are questions that manufacturers, suppliers, and even retailers are faced with. Listen to Carl K. Dekker’s article on additive standards.

Simply stating that your gage passed or failed a calibration does not tell the whole story. Listen to Corey Garbers article on calibration.

Neal Couture, ASNT’s executive director, discusses trends in the industry, the ethics issues with NDT today, and how to recruit future NDT professionals. Related article: The NDT Trends of 2022

The thoughts and introduction of our monthly coverage of the quality industry from our editorial director.

Elizabeth M. Keim, president of Integrated Quality Resources LLC and the past president and chair of the board for ASQ, knows how intimidating new technologies can be. That’s why she has ideas on how to get started today.

John Vandenbemden explains how to get the most out of a quality audit, why not everyone can be an auditor, and how his work has changed since the pandemic.

The team at Larsen Manufacturing appreciates the importance of continuous improvement. Alena Kraskovska and Sheri Dorman discuss challenges at the company, working with ASQ, and their quality philosophy. larsenmfg.com Read: 2022 Quality Plant of the Year: Larsen Manufacturing

Chief Economist Chad Moutray shares his insights on manufacturing for 2022, starting with the good news and going through the challenges we’ll see for the rest of the year.

Suppliers, manufacturers and end users demand ever-increasing quality standards, so an advanced technical cleanliness program is fundamental to eradicating critical particulate contamination along the entire production process. ZEISS Technical Cleanliness Solutions identify the root cause of contamination, allowing you to make the right decision faster.

Don Mahon, President of 1Source Metrology in Toronto shares his many years of industry experience used to help manufacturers deliver perfect parts faster. He discusses trends in new inspection equipment and software - and also real-world continuous improvement in both the present and future. For more information, go to Phillips Precision, www.phillips-precision.com 

David Wick, manager of product management at ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, describes how CMMs can be used in industries from electric vehicles to additive manufacturing, and offers advice on getting the most out of the technology. Related article: The Future of CMMs

Jim Spichiger, past-chair of the ASQ Inspection Division and a long-time quality expert, discusses how continuous improvement projects might work, misconceptions about the process, and improvement successes from his own career.

Additive manufacturing is at the forefront of the new industrial revolution. Carl Dekker explains how additive technologies have evolved, why additive standards are needed, and how you can get involved in the process.