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John Perkins cites a use case for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing. Digital process signature analysis using an accelerometer is put to the test against the traditional microphone approach to catch nicked gears in automotive transmissions on the line during production.

Patrick Chabot argues why repair bay operations must be viewed as much more than a reactive function, with technicians waiting to address individual problems as they arise. Industry 4.0 demands a more proactive and holistic approach.

Even the tiniest air bubbles can ruin the integrity of a seal or adhesive and vision systems alone can’t spot trapped air. Aaron Alberts talks about how Sciemetric teamed with Graco to create a new data-driven quality assurance system for dispense to capture what a camera can’t.

Question: Dear John,  I’m having a hard time finding the right limits for our test systems. Right now we keep adjusting them, trying to find what works best through trial and error. Is there a way to quickly find the optimal limit settings to get the highest output without affecti…

Question: Dear John, We are a manufacturer of gas pedals assemblies. Given the recent press regarding potential problems and recalls related to gas pedals, we’ve noticed that our customers are looking for more assurances about the quality of our assemblies. Is there anything we can do on th…

Question: Dear John, How do I catch a noisy actuator on the factory floor with all that background noise? Do I need to move the part to a “quiet room”?     Answer: Well now, that’s a very good question. The problem with trying to pick up specific sounds, such as click…