Compliance vs Conformance: Key Differences in Quality & Regulatory Standards
Every business has rules to follow, sometimes self-imposed, sometimes related to regulatory requirements, certifications or legal obligations. In the world of custom machinery, each machine may be uniquely created to a customers needs, therefore understanding and communicating these rules effectively can often be the lynchpin in ensuring a company remains free of entanglements. The first […]
The Value of Lessons Learned; Paying the Information Forward
Everyone in industry talks about “lessons learned” and are quick to remind each other of the importance of documenting those lessons and keeping them tucked away for the next go around. When the surface of the topic is scratched however, it becomes obvious in many cases that ‘lessons learned’ is a catchphrase with little meat […]
When is a process a process?
The importance of not over-documenting or encumbering employees in the name of Quality. With a growing drive for “quality systems” there is a lot of talk about ‘process’ in industry today. Ongoing discussions about how to define, optimize and document processes happen in every office and around every coffee machine. Accompanying these discussions is a […]
SXR Undulator Installation at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Congratulations to the teams from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab on the successful installation of all 21 SXR undulators into the undulator hall. Keller Technology is proud to be a key supplier for both SXR and HXR undulators for the Linac Coherent Light Source-II (LCLS-II) project at SLAC. Funded by the US […]
Know Thyself: The Importance of Understanding Your Internal Quality System
Does your company have a quality system? Are you sure? If you have an ISO certification like 9001 or a similar compliance standard offered by an organization like the Society of Automotive Engineers, you almost certainly have a Quality system in place. Even in the absence of those certificates, most successful companies have some sort […]
Vacuum System Leak Detection
Leaks in a vacuum system can be defined as an undesired gas flow and may be proven to exist as well as pinpointed for repair by applying leak detection techniques. When assessing vacuum system performance, leaks can be a frustrating aspect of operations. There are several classes of leaks: True leaks – cracks or holes allow […]