Strengthening Parts Using Needle Peening

Crack formation due to repetitive stress is a continuing problem with aerospace parts. An emerging process, Pneumatic Needle Peening (PNP), is showing promise in limiting the propagation of cracks in metal, according to a new whitepaper on the

First Article Inspection

First Article Inspection (FAI) is designed to teach participants the concepts and process to complete FAI based on AS9102 and equivalent standard requirements. Participants review each step in the FAI process and engage in an immersive activity

Luis Acosta discusses his role as a Nadcap Auditor

Luis Acosta has worked for the Nadcap program as an Auditor since 2017. In the piece below, he describes his role, and what he enjoys about working for the Performance Review Institute. Luis is an independent contractor, traveling from

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Sterile Device Packaging

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Sterile Device Packaging course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Sterile Device Packaging audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an

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MRPC gains Medaccred® Accreditation – demonstrating commitment to quality and opening doors to new business

MRPC, a full contract manufacturer of medical devices, instruments, and disposables is attracting new business opportunities less than 12 months after achieving MedAccred Accreditation. The U.S.-based company is a turnkey manufacturing partner to

Nonconventional Machining Nadcap Style

Nonconventional Machining Nadcap Style covers the fundamentals of nonconventional machining (NMSE) as defined by Nadcap. Each method is described in technical detail: electrochemical machining (ECM), electrochemical grinding (ECG), electrical

Aero Structure Assembly: Nadcap Audit Criteria Review

Contact PRI Training for a 10% discount when you register for this course combined with our Nadcap Audit Preparation eLearning. Nadcap Audit Criteria Review: Aero Structure Assembly provides a complete overview of requirements related to the Aero

Best Practices in Medical Device Supply Chain Resiliency and Quality Working Group

Group Name: Best Practices in Medical Device Supply Chain Resiliency and Quality Working Group    Approval Date: August 31, 2023    Purpose:    The purpose of the Best Practices in Supply Chain

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Mechanical Assembly

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Mechanical Assembly course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Mechanical Assembly audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction

ISO 9001 PRI Certification: Achieve Quality Management Excellence

Achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification with PRI. Enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and global competitiveness through streamlined processes and continuous improvement.

TPG Audit Criteria Review: Non-Destructive Testing

PRI Training's TPG Audit Criteria Review: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) course provides a complete overview of TPG requirements related to the NDT audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction about PRI and TPG audits, the

Nadcap® Program Announces Formation of Additive Manufacturing Task Group

The Nadcap® program – which provides critical process accreditations of suppliers in the aviation, defense, and space industries – is developing a new Task Group for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The formation of the Task Group

Non-Destructive Testing: Magnetic Testing, Process Owner

Magnetic Particle: Process Owner helps process owners improve their skills and competencies in the aerospace workforce. Topics include the role of the NDT Level 3, nondestructive testing (NDT) control, NDT personnel qualification and certification

SAE International Announces CEO Termination

WARRENDALE, PA., May 2, 2024 – SAE International’s Board of Directors today announced the dismissal of Dr. David Schutt from his role as CEO. The decision, reached yesterday and voted on unanimously by the board, follows a formal

TPG Audit Criteria Review: Heat Treating

PRI Training's TPG Audit Criteria Review: Heat Treating course provides a complete overview of TPG requirements related to the Heat Treating audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction about PRI and TPG audits, the Instructor

The Future of Additive Manufacturing

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” wrote science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke. Nowhere is this more aptly applied than to Additive Manufacturing (AM). AM is the process of using laser and electron beam

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Heat Treating

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Heat Treating course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Heat Treating audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction about

MedAccred Sterile Device Packaging Accreditation Overview

Explore MedAccred's audit for sterile medical device packaging, ensuring compliance with quality standards and process validation in the manufacturing chain.

MedAccred Process Validation: Part 2

PRI Training's MedAccred Process Validation: Part 2 expands the Part1 GHTF training with examples, discusses the essence for elements of establishing the “process” for process validation, expands on statistical approaches, and presents the recent

Flex Medical Molding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd becomes first site within Flex to achieve plastics injection molding MedAccred program accreditation

Flex Medical Molding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd has become the first site within Flex to earn the prestigious MedAccred industry-managed program accreditation for Plastic Injection Molding following a recent successful audit. The Gushu facility in

MedAccred: Root Cause Corrective Action (CAPA)

PRI Training's MedAccred: Root Cause Corrective Action (CAPA) course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic concepts of RCCA/CAPA and be able to apply those concepts to eliminate errors and defects occurring in the future. Course Topics

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Athens, Greece 19 - 22 February 2024 Agendas & Registrations To register for the Nadcap Meeting, please click here To make a hotel reservation at InterContinental Athenaeum Hotel, please click here The Agenda-at-a-glance can be

Nadcap & Quality for Manufacturing Engineers

Nadcap and Quality for Manufacturing Engineering explains the quality functions required by AS/EN/JISQ 9100 and Nadcap and the other quality functions related to manufacturing engineers. The course provides overviews of aerospace quality, Nadcap

Performance Review Institute launches Performance360SM – a new customized critical manufacturing and quality management service

Performance360 is a new service from PRI for companies seeking to improve business performance by leveraging PRI knowledge, expertise, and technical resources. Performance360 provides customized services to help organizations worldwide optimize

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Injection Molding

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Injection Molding course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Injection Molding audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction

New Nadcap Subscribing Member Leonardo UK Ltd.

Leonardo UK Ltd. has joined the Nadcap® accreditation program as a subscribing member Subscribers to the Nadcap program are prime contractors in the aerospace industry who exhibit design authority and control over supplier quality across

MedAccred Process Validation: Part 3

PRI Training's MedAccred Process Validation: Part 3 concentrates on how unique technologies (such as Injection Molding and the SMT fabrication process) provide a common-based Process Validation approach for those technologies. MedAccred Process

Kaysun Corporation Inc. increased its medical business by 14% following MedAccred® accreditation

Kaysun Corporation Inc. improved its production processes, gained the confidence of its prospective customers and grew the medical side of its business by 14%, after achieving MedAccred® accreditation in plastics injection molding. Kaysun

Surface Enhancement: Nadcap Audit Criteria Review

Get a 10% discount by registering for a public session of this course along with our Nadcap Audit Preparation eLearning. This Nadcap Audit Criteria Review course is also available as private training, where you can similarly bundle it with our Nadcap

Auditing keeps me mentally challenged and sharp”, says Nadcap® Lead Auditor Denise Jenkins

Denise Jenkins likes to travel, so the fact that her role as a Lead Auditor on the Nadcap program has taken her all over the U.S., and to Canada and Europe, is a real bonus at this stage in her career. In future, she is also hoping to travel to

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Welding

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Welding course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Welding audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction about MedAccred and

PRI Training Membership

PRI Training Membership is a prestigious association with an international organization dedicated to developing quality professionals. Become a member today and enjoy tailored learning experiences.

PRI improves Subscribers’ audit management experience with launch of new EAN application

The Performance Review Institute (PRI) has improved the experience that Subscribers to its industry-managed programs receive when accessing audit information, following the roll-out of a new application. The PRI EANSM Subscriber App will be

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Printed Circuit Boards Assemblies

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Electronics Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Electronics PCBA audit, focusing solely on technical

PRI Body of Knowledge: Induction Brazing Planner

MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Extrusion

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Extrusion course is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Extrusion audit, focusing solely on technical aspects. After an introduction about MedAccred and

Nadcap® Lead Auditor Jesse Norris says his role, “has flexibility like no job I’ve ever had.

Jesse Norris worked for 27 years in aerospace, military manufacturing, and special processing. But having become a Lead Auditor for the Nadcap program, he feels that, for the first time in his career, he’s really making a difference. “I

MedAccred Audit Preparation: Cable & Harness Assemblies

PRI Training's MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Electronics Cable and Wire Harness is designed to provide a complete overview of MedAccred requirements related to the Electronics Cable and Wire Harness audit, focusing solely on technical aspects

Fusion Welding Process Operator

PRI Training's Fusion Welding (GTAW) training provides Process Operators with the information necessary to improve their skills and competencies in the aerospace workforce. This 2-day training program allows students to interface with PRI subject

Industry representatives recognized at Berlin, Germany Nadcap Meeting

The following Appreciation Awards were presented at the Nadcap Meeting in Berlin, Germany, on June 29. Christian Schwaminger – MTU Aero Engines AG for 20 years’ support of the Materials Testing Laboratories (MTL) Task Group Tetyana

Fusion Welding: Process Planner

Fusion Welding Process Planner for tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) helps process planners improve their skills and competencies in the aerospace workforce. Topics include an introduction to gas tungsten arc welding

Irradiation Panel Meeting

When: April 24, 2024 Where: Teddington, United Kingdom What: The Irradiation Panel is a not-for-profit industry association with diverse interests in radiation processing. It meets twice per year. Its membership comprises both suppliers and users

Coatings: Achieving Merit

Coatings: Achieving Merit helps coating suppliers achieve merit. Topics include an overview of merit, benefits, explanations of criteria for 18-month merit and 24-month merit, accreditation length, timeline, common problems, and strategies to achieve

MedAccred® program joins influential irradiation industry association

The MedAccred program has become a member of The Irradiation Panel, a renowned not-for-profit industry association representing global and diverse interests in radiation processing. The panel is comprised of suppliers and users of irradiated

Effective Aerospace Outsourcing

Effective Aerospace Outsourcing examines quality system requirements for the planning and control of outsourcing and work transfer. Topics include an overview of outsourcing and criteria, work transfer and scope, planning a systematic approach

PED Compliance: Safety & Market Access in the EU

Explore the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), ensuring safety and free market access for pressure equipment within the EU. Discover benefits like EU market access, legal compliance, enhanced safety, and quality assurance. Learn how PRI