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Can You Trust Your Factory’s Measurements? Quality Measurement Explained [Podcast Ep. 350]

Can You Trust Your Factory’s Measurements? Quality Measurement Explained [Podcast Ep. 350]

October 16, 2026

Adrian Leighton

Your supplier tells you a component is within tolerance. Their inspection report says everything is OK. But how confident can you be that the factory’s measurement system is actually giving you reliable results? This is an easy part of manufacturing…

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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Nov ’25)

China Raw Materials

Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Nov ’25)

November 27, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 Hiring a Quality Manager in China/Asia: Interview Questions That Reveal True ISO 9001 Competence [Podcast]

Sofeast Podcast

Hiring a Quality Manager in China/Asia: Interview Questions That Reveal True ISO 9001 Competence [Podcast]

November 21, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 Reliability Validation Testing vs. End-Of-Line Quality Control

Tips for importers

Reliability Validation Testing vs. End-Of-Line Quality Control

November 17, 2025

Renaud Anjoran

 Practical Injection Molding Cost Savings That Preserve Quality & Reliability [Podcast]

Sofeast Podcast

Practical Injection Molding Cost Savings That Preserve Quality & Reliability [Podcast]

November 14, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 US–China Trade Truce (Oct 30, 2025): What Changed & What US Importers Should Do Next [Podcast]

Sofeast Podcast

US–China Trade Truce (Oct 30, 2025): What Changed & What US Importers Should Do Next [Podcast]

November 7, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 Designing for Toughness: How to Specify & Achieve the Right IK Rating (Podcast)

Sofeast Podcast

Designing for Toughness: How to Specify & Achieve the Right IK Rating (Podcast)

October 31, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Oct ’25)

China Raw Materials

Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Oct ’25)

October 28, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 EU Compliance in 2025: CE Test Reports Aren’t Enough [Feat. Roberth Jonsson of 24HourAR]

Sofeast Podcast

EU Compliance in 2025: CE Test Reports Aren’t Enough [Feat. Roberth Jonsson of 24HourAR]

October 24, 2025

Adrian Leighton

 Before You Hire Freelance Hardware Engineers: 4 Safeguards

Tips for importers

Before You Hire Freelance Hardware Engineers: 4 Safeguards

October 23, 2025

Renaud Anjoran