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Catheters are used for various medical procedures, including addressing issues in a person's arterial network and urological conditions. They also deliver medical devices and treat conditions such as clogged arteries and irregular heartbeats. Testing for catheters includes tensile testing, lubricity testing, and usability/trackability testing.

When discussing material strength, a material only needs to be as strong as necessary. Other properties like lightness, manufacturability, and sustainability also matter. Paper can be the ideal choice with resourceful processing and innovative design, despite being seemingly weaker as a raw material.

AI helps automated inspection system detect minute defects despite natural variation in the parts.

AI-based vision system ensures that relays and other components are installed correctly.

Rugged data acquisition technology helps a manufacturer design more reliable rock-crushing equipment.

MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic—Škoda Auto has opened new 22 million euro ($24 million) Simulation Center at its assembly plant here. 

Michelle Bangert, who is the managing editor of Quality, has a chat with Greg Weaver from Weaver NDT about additive manufacturing inspection.

The standardization of screw threads has been a historical endeavor involving several organizations. However, the ASME B1 Screw Thread Committee has emerged as the primary organization responsible for holding, updating, and curating these standards.

Torque, pressure and temperature sensors are playing a key role in designing new power trains for zero-emission airplanes.

Torque testing raises unique challenges, and here we highlight varied examples in sectors where health and safety are paramount.