Items Tagged with 'certification'

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) professionals are essential for ensuring the safety of infrastructure, flight operations, and energy facilities. However, a significant workforce shortage threatens this crucial role, with an aging workforce and fewer new entrants. Addressing this talent gap is vital to maintaining the high standards of safety and reliability in our industry.

Certification as a supplier boosts reputation and efficiency in the aerospace market by ensuring quality and compliance. This leads to better communication, change management, and higher customer satisfaction.

In 2024, the manufacturing industry embraced digital transformation through digital twin technology. This allows manufacturers to create digital replicas for real-time monitoring and optimization, improving operations, reducing downtime, and enhancing quality for a competitive edge.

My journey in manufacturing and biopharma has been influenced by amazing mentors and professionals. Interactions with operators and scientists have shaped my development, proving that human connections can inspire curiosity and drive growth beyond what formal education offers.

Paul Lang, chief global strategy officer for the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and executive director for ASNT Certification Services LLC (ASNT CS), shares his thoughts on trends and liquid penetrant testing.

This article considers how quality professionals and practitioners can more effectively prepare for their certification exams which are proctored or supervised as they complete a selection of responses from multiple-choice questions.

Recent quality issues with Boeing aircraft reveal critical flaws in ISO certification processes, despite adherence to standards like AS 9100. Strengthening these certifications is essential for maintaining credibility and ensuring that they truly reflect an organization’s commitment to quality and safety in aerospace products.

In today's competitive industrial landscape, adhering to quality management certification and audit standards is vital for consistency and excellence, especially in sectors like aviation and defense. These standards drive improvement and build customer trust. Understanding the audit process is crucial, as preparation varies by audit type, enabling organizations to effectively meet auditors' expectations.

Listen to this podcast featuring Harshala Patil, a Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer. In it, she discusses her journey into quality, the significance of quality across various industries, and what attracted her to the manufacturing sector.

The sixth edition of the IATF Rules, released on March 31, 2024, introduces significant changes to certification requirements, including a shift to performance and risk-based audits. These updates, aimed at improving audit efficiency and certifiability, must be adopted by January 1, 2025.