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Quality Headline KUKA Robotics has become the first robotics manufacturer to achieve a Security Level 2 certification in accordance with the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard for its iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5-2 controller platform. Read More Test & Inspection Technology alone does not transform a process, people do. Learn how new technologies are redefining how manufacturers approach quality, productivity, and consistency, and companies that move early will create a meaningful competitive gap. Read More Medical Software is redefining what it means to manufacture a medical device. When people think of medical devices, they often picture pacemakers, insulin pumps, or MRI scanners. Increasingly, however, medical innovation no longer comes in metal or plastic—it comes in code. Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) refers to software intended to perform a medical function without being part of a physical device. Read More Management How Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints elevate cybersecurity to a business enabler. In an era where cybersecurity is often seen as just a budget checkbox, it's crucial to recognize its potential to drive growth and enhance trust. Explore how leveraging a combined approach of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints can transform cybersecurity from a mere shield against threats into a powerful catalyst for business success. Read More Medical In the medical device sector, the focus will sharpen on cybersecurity, digital validation, and stronger post-market surveillance, as devices become more connected. Sai Ranjith Ramakrishnan Kumar (Sai) is a medical device quality engineering expert, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and programs chair of ASQ Granite State Section. Quality talked with him about his contributions to advancing quality practices in industry and beyond, focusing on enhancing patient safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in the profession. Read More Measurement Protecting measurement integrity and process control from nation-state threats. Quality assurance in manufacturing has focused on precision, but cybersecurity now poses a significant threat. Nation-state adversaries target operational technology to corrupt quality data and alter inspection processes, risking product safety and demanding urgent attention. Read More Management Some teams hesitate to introduce AI oversight because they worry it will stifle innovation. In practice, it actually does the opposite. The debate sparked by the "One Big, Beautiful" agenda bill highlighted the uncertainty of AI regulation and the absence of a national standard. A proposal was discussed to block state-level AI rules for the next ten years. Read More Q-Cast Rodrigo Perez from MxD discusses the exciting career opportunities in manufacturing. As a manufacturing systems integration engineer at MxD, he shares insights on recruiting the next generation, offers advice for newcomers, and explains the benefits of using digital twins in organizations. Read More Software & Analysis The time and effort required to get from raw data to decision making can be the difference between leading or lagging behind your competition. Here are six trends that the most efficient labs are adopting in order to achieve a competitive edge. Read More Web Exclusive by Rick Schreiber, Shahryar Shaghaghi, and John Brandt One-third of manufacturers don't have a plan in place to develop an IoT strategy for their processes and products. Read More More Articles Tagged with 'cybersecurity'