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MedAccred® Addresses Medical Device Quality and Compliance Issues in New Podcast Channel

A new medical device podcast channel called ‘The Review’ has been launched in which the MedAccred program brings global experts and policymakers together to discuss best practice in quality and compliance for critical process

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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

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Nadcap® Auditor Jeffrey Bue decided that instead of retiring he would audit for PRI and travel the world

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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

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Dassault Aviation becomes Nadcap® program Subscriber

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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

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Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Medical Device Industry: New MedAccred® White Paper

With climatic, geopolitical and public health events disrupting global supply chains, medical device manufacturers are working urgently to build resilience into their supply chains and safeguard patient safety. In a timely white paper, &#8216

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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

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Survey demonstrates continued value of MedAccred® program to medical device industry

The MedAccred program continues to provide value to medical device manufacturers that have been awarded its prestigious accreditation for critical manufacturing processes, according to a recent customer survey. 85% of respondents say the

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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

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New working group established to improve medical device quality and supply chain resiliency

Representatives from the medical device industry, government, and industry associations have formed a working group to identify and recommend best practices to improve medical device quality and enhance supply chain resiliency. The purpose of the

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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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“It’s a role you can be proud of,” says Nadcap® Auditor Charlie Costello

Charlie Costello joined the Performance Review Institute (PRI) as a Nadcap auditor in 2017, having seen at close quarters what the role entailed. He previously worked for an aerospace company which PRI regularly audited, over 15 years

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Internal Audit Systems Overview

Internal Audit Systems Overview outlines the process of building an internal audit system. Topics include audit system plans and requirements, audit focus and approach, how to structure the system, personal internal audits, management support, audit

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Jabil Mexico Achieves MedAccred® Accreditation for Printed Circuit Board Assembly at Chihuahua Facility

Jabil’s site in Chihuahua, Mexico, has earned the prestigious MedAccred Accreditation for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) after meeting the stringent audit requirements set by MedAccred subscribing members – including Baxter, BD

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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

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MedAccred® Sterilization Town Hall: Uniting Industry Leaders in Support

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AMS2750 Update: Changes in Rev H

This course provides a summary of the changes made to AMS2750 at revision H. The AMS2750 defines the Pyrometry requirements for the thermal processing of metals in Aerospace but is also used in many other thermal applications. The specification was

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GA-ASI becomes Nadcap program Subscriber

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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

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PRI Forms Partnership with Global Aerospace Cluster Partnership China Hub

The Performance Review Institute (PRI) – which administrates the Nadcap® program – has formed a partnership with the Global Aerospace Cluster Partnership (GACP) China Hub, after recently agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding

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Nadcap Audit Preparation: Heat Treating

Designed to provide a complete overview of Nadcap requirements related to the Heat Treating audit, taught by a Nadcap expert, course content includes: Scope of the Heat Treating audit Audit preparation best practices and post-audit activity

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Tim Krumholz talks about his role as a Nadcap® Auditor

“I very much enjoy my role as a Nadcap Auditor – it’s exciting and challenging,” says Tim Krumholz Tim Krumholz had nearly 40 years’ experience solving supplier quality problems within the aerospace industry before

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Basic Heat Treatment

Basic Heat Treatment is one of our two foundational courses in the series designed to help employees understand the fundamental issues related to heat treatment of a wide range of metals and alloys. This course covers the common practical aspects of

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“I have huge pride and belief in the work,” says Senior Nadcap Auditor and Trainer Vitorio Stana

Vitorio Stana is a professional engineer and carries out audits for the Nadcap© program all around the world. In the piece below, he describes his role, and what he enjoys about working for the Performance Review Institute. Vitorio has been a

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Nadcap Audit Preparation

PRI Training's Nadcap Audit Preparation training is designed to provide an overview for companies that need to understand how to prepare for a Nadcap special process audit, and learn the detailed requirements of each Nadcap Task Group. Course Topics

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It’s a good way to earn a living and see the world,” says Neil Cowan, Nadcap® Lead Auditor and Instructor

After 40 years’ of working in chemical processing, working over 50 hours per week, and being made redundant, Neil Cowan was looking for a second career. He wanted to work reduced and flexible hours, travel, and experience new cultures. A role

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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

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Jabil becomes first manufacturer in Dominican Republic to receive MedAccred Plastics Mechanical Assembly Accreditation

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Nadcap & Quality for Manufacturing Engineers

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CITIC Pacific Special Steel becomes first manufacturer in China to receive TPGsm Steel Manufacturing Accreditation

CITIC Pacific Special Steel has met rigorous audit requirements to become the first company in China to achieve the TPG (Transport and Power Generation) Accreditation for Steel Manufacturing. CITIC subsidiaries, Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel

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MedAccred Audit Criteria Preparation: Heat Treating

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Medical device supply chain resiliency: new MedAccred® white paper explores the Supplier perspective

Resiliency in medical device supply chains is normally viewed from the OEM standpoint, but interesting insights are revealed in a new white paper from the MedAccred® program as issues are considered from the Supplier perspective. &#8216

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Fusion Welding: Process Planner

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PRI Training launches new eLearning course: Nadcap Audit Preparation

PRI TrainingSM is excited to announce that our Nadcap® Audit Preparation course – one of our most popular offerings for aerospace professionals – is also now available as eLearning. This new version covers the same

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Introduction to Aerospace Quality covers information relevant to suppliers to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It also covers information for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Topics include an overview of quality in aerospace

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Nadcap Additive Manufacturing Audit Checklists

The use of an advanced process technology, like Additive Manufacturing (AM), can be a crucial asset to a company. According to a new whitepaper from the Nadcap program, AM is rapidly becoming a transformative manufacturing technology that can save

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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

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NuVasive and Zimmer Biomet welcomed by MedAccred® program as Pending Subscribers

NuVasive and Zimmer Biomet, both leading innovators in the medical devices industry, have become Pending Subscribers to the MedAccred accreditation program. The MedAccred program is the industry-managed approach to ensuring quality through the

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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

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Industry representatives recognized at Garden Grove, California Nadcap Meeting

The following Appreciation Awards were presented at the Nadcap Meeting in Garden Grove, California, on March 2. Alicia Boehm – Textron Aviation For service to the Nadcap Management Council Yann Talibart – Airbus

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8D Problem Solving

8D Problem Solving covers all aspects of using 8D methodology to contain, solve, and eliminate problems. The course introduces 8D problem solving, including AS13000 requirements and a process and reporting system focusing on product quality. The 8D

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PRI President and CEO meets Chinese Ambassador to the United States

Dr. David Schutt, President and CEO of the Performance Review Institute (PRI), engaged with Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the United States in a recent meeting at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. The discussion focused on the unique role

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Problem Solving Tools

Problem Solving Tools explains why the right tools are critical for effective solutions. The course describes eight tools for collecting, structuring, and using information in detail: flowchart/process map, is/is not analysis, tally chart/location

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. becomes Nadcap® program subscriber

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. has become a subscribing member of the Nadcap accreditation program. Nadcap Subscribers are aerospace prime contractors who have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality throughout their

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Fusion Welding: Process Owner

Fusion Welding Process Owner for tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) helps process owners improve their skills and competencies in the aerospace workforce. Topics include contract review, welder qualification, quality systems

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Industry representatives recognized at Pittsburgh Nadcap Meeting

The following Appreciation Awards were presented at the recent Nadcap Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Bill Cardinal – Collins Aerospace (Hamilton Sundstrand) recognition as ETG Task Group Secretary Paul Fletcher &#8211

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ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States. In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization published ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety

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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

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Heat Treatment in Brazing

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