quality control
noun
: an aggregate of activities (such as design analysis and inspection for defects) designed to ensure adequate quality especially in manufactured products
quality controller
noun
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Among Andersen’s offers that support the manufacturing process are quality control mechanisms driven by computer vision, predictive maintenance tools, software for making projections of supply and demand and digital twins.
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Alexandr Khomich, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Late in the year, their young defensive line grew into an explosive playmaking unit under first-year coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of Don Shula and a former San Diego Chargers quality control coach.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
This is where the behind-the-scenes work starts to pay off: The quality control coaches get to work early, diving into game film and compiling all the data.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Concerns about quality control or manufacturing reached Boeing’s 737 Max, 787 Dreamliner and newest airplane model 777X.
Outside of its commercial business, Boeing’s space division took a hit when the company’s Starliner capsule left two astronauts in space amid concerns about a safe return.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alexandr Khomich, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Late in the year, their young defensive line grew into an explosive playmaking unit under first-year coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of Don Shula and a former San Diego Chargers quality control coach.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
This is where the behind-the-scenes work starts to pay off: The quality control coaches get to work early, diving into game film and compiling all the data.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Concerns about quality control or manufacturing reached Boeing’s 737 Max, 787 Dreamliner and newest airplane model 777X.
Outside of its commercial business, Boeing’s space division took a hit when the company’s Starliner capsule left two astronauts in space amid concerns about a safe return.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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