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Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Best Practices for Reliable Results

Measurement is the cornerstone of quality assurance in manufacturing. Measurement System Analysis (MSA) best practices play a critical role in ensuring reliable results. MSA includes the processes, tools, and personnel used to analyze measurement systems […]

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Using racking and stacking strategies for heat treatment.

In heat treatment, racking and stacking strategies are important to ensure the desired hardness, toughness, and dimensional stability required for demanding applications. Whether the part is a small fastener or

A woman enters code for embedded systems programming for IoT by using her computer.

Embedded systems programming for IoT is the backbone of today’s connected world, powering billions of smart devices. From smart homes to healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation, IoT devices depend on

Digital Checklist enabled seamless Jishu Hozen digitalization in a Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer

THORS recently heard from a customer using our Digital Checklist product for digitalizing JH (Jishu Hozen) manufacturing checklists. Find out more about their challenges prior to digitalization, and their successes

A hot forging being removed from the die prior to cooling.

Forging is one of the oldest and most reliable manufacturing processes, but it’s not without its challenges. Among them, safety stands out — not only in the forging operation but

PLC rack illustrating how PLCs in modern automation systems manage various industrial processes.

In the evolving world of industrial automation, both traditional and modern technologies coexist to drive control systems. The foundational devices of industrial automation systems are electromechanical relays in traditional automation

Illustration showing international trade between a buyer and a seller, a topic important to understand when selecting the correct Incoterms® rule.

When you select the correct Incoterms® rule, you can avoid consequences such as financial losses, legal disputes, and operational disruptions, which is crucial for the success of international trade transactions.This

Chatter marks in Centerless Grinding are evident in this illustration.

Chatter marks in centerless grinding pose a significant concern due to the process’s continuous and high precision nature, where even minor instabilities can lead to surface defects. Chatter marks are

An open car bonnet showing a turbocharger in a vehicle, connected to the engine.

The benefits of a turbocharger go beyond balancing performance with fuel efficiency in modern automobiles. Whether it is a compact sedan or a luxury SUV, the term “turbocharged” is becoming

A supercharger shown connected to the engine of a vehicle.

When exploring vehicle options these days, likely you are on a mission to compare the differences between a turbocharger or a supercharger, especially if your goal is a vehicle with

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