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With relatively few progressions in conventional optical microscopy during the past decade, pushing through the physical limitations of these systems has proven to be challenging. Despite this ...Read More

With relatively few progressions in conventional optical microscopy during the past decade, pushing through the physical limitations of these systems has proven to be challenging. Despite this stand-still, engineers have recently been able to develop solutions to some of the limitations in modern microanalysis. Using an integrated design approach, digital microscopes have been developed to overcome many of the shortcomings of conventional optical microscopes. Specifically, in regard to ceramics, one of the major difficulties in observing and analyzing these materials is the complete lack of contrast typically associated with them, especially when viewed through a traditional optical microscope. However, by using the advanced features of fully-integrated digital microscopes, coupled with highresolution zoom lenses and digital camera technology, users can now image samples that were previously relegated to the realm of an SEM.

Management systems are sometimes misunderstood as nothing more than a heavy administrative burden providing limited business benefit. Many organizations with management systems in place have not ...Read More

Management systems are sometimes misunderstood as nothing more than a heavy administrative burden providing limited business benefit. Many organizations with management systems in place have not effectively defined the processes, and have not put the required measurements in place. Perhaps it is because they think "ISO 9001 is separate from how we run the business," and limit their management system to simple checklists and work instructions. By maintaining these beliefs, organizations are missing out on significant opportunity. Increasingly, customers and stakeholders are not satisfied with basic compliance – they are looking for less reliance on procedures, and more focus on risk management.

The process approach to auditing means shifting focus away from basic compliance to embrace an "improvement" mindset. When activities and related resources are managed as a process, the desired results can be achieved more efficiently.