Quality

Quality is a monthly business publication serving the quality assurance and process improvement needs of more than 64,000 manufacturing professionals. The magazine reports on the use of sound metrology methods, statistical analysis and process improvement techniques to significantly improve quality on the shop floor and in manufacturing planning. Editorial coverage focuses on the practical application of and latest advancements in: * Metrology Methods & Equipment: Gages, calibration, optical inspection and measurement, surface finish, color measurement, coatings thickness, CMMs, materials testing, leak testing, machine tool maintenance/alignment. * Software & Analytical Tools: Data collection, SPC, SQC, design of experiments, flowcharting, process mapping, process simulation, FMEA, APQP, document control, gage management. * Quality Management: ISO/QS 9000 standards, certification and compliance.