What Is New in the 2026 Edition of ISO 9001?
First published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 9001 has undergone several revisions, with the most recent version released in September…
What Does a Career in Quality and Accreditation Actually Look Like?
Ask a high school or college student what they want to do for a living, and you’ll hear familiar answers: doctor, engineer, teacher, software developer….
ASTM D1238-26: Melt Flow Rates Of Thermoplastics
Thermoplastics are used in countless everyday products, including drinking bottles, food storage containers, sports equipment, toys, plastic grocery bags, and shampoo bottles. Unlike thermosetting plastics,…
ASQ TR2:2024, Cost of Quality for Better Performance
The cost of poor quality (COPQ) at a thriving company will account for 10-15% of operations. By minimizing failure costs and maximizing efficiency, companies can improve…
AWS B2.1/B2.1M:2026—Welding Procedure Qualification
Whether constructing bridges, fabricating pressure vessels, manufacturing heavy equipment, or producing structural steel, weld quality directly affects safety, performance, and reliability. Even the most skilled…
ISO 2859-1:2026—Sampling for Inspection by AQL
Maintaining product quality is non-negotiable as customers expect consistent, reliable products. Delivering quality is not only a matter of reputation, but it is also a…
ASTM E70-24—pH of Aqueous Solutions With Glass Electrode
Without pH measurement, the quality of the products we use, the efficiency of the processes we depend on, and the safety of the environments we…
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…