// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM

Product Quality

The overall characteristics of a product that determine its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Product Quality refers to the totality of features and characteristics of a product that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs, encompassing attributes like performance, reliability, durability, aesthetics, and compliance with specifications and customer expectations.

BACKGROUND

Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high-tech, but it is most commonly applied to industrial design, in which raw materials from the primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Such goods may be sold to other manufacturers for the production of other more complex products, or distributed via the tertiary sector to end users and consumers.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Quality attributes
  • Product excellence
  • Conformance to requirements
  • Fitness for use

USAGE NOTE

Maintaining high product quality is crucial for customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Product Quality.

  • Siemens Digital Industries Software

    Develops comprehensive software solutions, including Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and quality management systems (QMS), which are critical for ensuring and improving product quality across manufacturing processes.

  • Cognex Corporation

    A global leader in machine vision systems, software, and sensors used for automated inspection, identification, and guidance in manufacturing, enabling precise defect detection and quality assurance.

  • Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

    Provides a vast portfolio of measurement solutions, including CMMs, laser trackers, portable measuring arms, and software for quality control, statistical process control (SPC), and metrology to ensure product accuracy and quality.

  • Dassault Systèmes

    Offers the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which includes solutions for product lifecycle management (PLM), simulation, and manufacturing operations management (MOM) that enable companies to design, simulate, and manufacture products with high quality from conception to delivery.

  • Rockwell Automation

    Provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and quality management modules that integrate real-time data to monitor, control, and improve product quality on the factory floor.

  • Keyence Corporation

    Specializes in developing and manufacturing factory automation products, including vision systems, sensors, microscopes, and measurement instruments, which are essential for precise quality control and inspection in various manufacturing industries.

  • ABB

    A global technology company that provides robotics, automation, and industrial software solutions. Their offerings include quality inspection systems, advanced process control, and collaborative robots that enhance precision and quality in manufacturing.

  • Honeywell Process Solutions

    Offers a range of automation, control, and software solutions for industrial processes, including advanced process control and quality control systems that optimize manufacturing operations and ensure consistent product quality.

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