Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

While some situations call for a full-time product inspector, some simply don't. Knowing the pros and cons of hiring a full-time product inspector will help you make the decision that's best for you and your business.

Topics: Product Inspection

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about the enforcement of Chinese regulations, a podcast about the future of 3D printing, effectively using smart sensors, big data in supply chains and battery improvements because of blood!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT)

Managing product quality at a supplier's factory thousands of miles away can be a daunting task. And product inspection of the goods before they ship is the best way to avoid receiving an order that doesn't fit the bill. But how should you approach product inspection? Find out about the four ways most importers handle inspection with this free eBook.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about electric silk and wearable electronics, the ROI of digitization in manufacturing, metal 3D printing, making IIoT become a reality in organizations, and additive manufacturing in the nuclear sector!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT)

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about a new manufacturing material, microspheres, "chabuduo" culture in China, eliminating metal defects and the importance of cyber security in manufacturing!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn if Chinese manufacturers are trying to use you, the latest ISO standards, fish scales for products and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

Factories that close unexpectedly are a nightmare for importers. What can you do to avoid working with those factories, and what can you do if you find yourself in that situation?

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about choosing the best place for small production runs, a global manufacturing cloud, computer chip manufacturing improvements, an infographic about rare Earth metals and automated garment manufacturing!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

This week in Best in Manufacturing, learn about drones in manufacturing, composite materials, carbon nanotubes, creative lean manufacturing, and warehouse-focused startups!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

To complete a puzzle, you need all the pieces. Similarly, there are several key pieces of information your product inspection company will need to effectively check the quality and status of your order before it ships.

Topics: Product Inspection