When Does Quality Become Inefficient?
Quality becomes inefficient when over-applied or mismanaged because it can lead to inefficiencies, waste, and delays. Hence, it is paramount to know how to balance…
ISO 12625-1:2019—Tissue Paper
From ancient substitutes like corncobs, moss, shells, hay, sheep’s wool, to high-tech “micro-folded” sheets, absorbent tissue products have evolved from luxury items into global hygiene…
How Did Tobacco Influence US Junk Food?
Due to growing government regulation, in the mid-20th century, tobacco companies began diversifying into food manufacturing and applied similar aggressive marketing and lobbying tactics in…
ASTM C670-24ae1: Test Methods for Construction Materials
In construction, precision and bias statements are not just technical details—they are foundational for quality, safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency. They assure that the measurements and…
ASTM C31/C31M-25a: Making Concrete Test Specimens
Concrete test specimens (concrete cylinders, beams, or cubes) are used in various construction projects; they help to determine the quality and strength of concrete used on…
ISO 10218-2:2025—Industrial Robot Applications
Industrial robots and robot cells are crucial in manufacturing because they significantly enhance productivity, quality control, and safety by automating repetitive tasks. With the increasing adoption…
ISO 10377:2013— Consumer Product Safety
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28.5 million people sought medical attention for consumer product-related injuries in the United States,…
How Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy Made?
There are an estimated 73.1 million trick-or-treaters under the age eighteen in the United States. Needless to say, there is no trick or treating without…
Understanding & Improving Quality Control in Manufacturing
In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, where efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction reign supreme, quality control emerges as the linchpin that safeguards against defects,…