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Deutsch: Auger / Español: taladro helicoidal / Português: trado / Français: tarière / Italiano: trivella

Auger in quality management refers to an analytical technique known as Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) used for surface analysis of materials. This technique is crucial for ensuring the quality and integrity of products by providing detailed information about the elemental composition and chemical state of the surfaces.

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) sets the standards for training organisations, so that the results (the competency of the students) can be assessed in a comparable way.

Deutsch: Authentifizierung / Español: Autenticación / Português: Autenticação / Français: Authentification / Italiano: Autenticazione

Authentication in the context of quality management refers to the process of verifying the identity of individuals, systems, or processes to ensure that access to sensitive information, areas, or quality-related data is strictly controlled and granted only to authorized personnel. It is a critical component of securing quality management systems (QMS) and protecting the integrity of quality data and processes.

Deutsch: Authentizität / Español: Autenticidad / Português: Autenticidade / Français: Authenticité / Italiano: Autenticità

Authenticity in the context of quality management refers to the genuineness and reliability of a product, service, or process. It involves ensuring that the product or service is true to its claims, origins, and quality standards, thereby building trust and credibility with customers.

Deutsch: Autorisierung / Español: Autorización / Português: Autorização / Français: Autorisation / Italiano: Autorizzazione

Authorization in the quality management context refers to the formal approval granted to individuals, processes, or systems, allowing them to perform specific actions or access certain resources within an organization. This concept is integral to ensuring that only qualified personnel or systems can make decisions or carry out tasks that affect the quality of products or services. Authorization is a fundamental aspect of quality management systems (QMS), as it helps in maintaining control, ensuring compliance with standards, and protecting the integrity of processes and data.

Deutsch: Autoklavieren / Español: Autoclave / Português: Autoclavagem / Français: Autoclavage / Italiano: Autoclavaggio

Autoclaving in the context of quality management refers to the process of sterilising equipment, instruments, and materials by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam at a specific temperature for a set period. This method ensures that microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, are effectively eradicated. Autoclaving is widely used in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and laboratory settings as a critical component of maintaining sterility and meeting stringent quality standards.

Deutsch: Automatisierung / Español: Automatización / Português: Automatização / Français: Automatisation / Italiano: Automazione /

Automation in the quality management context refers to the use of technology and processes to streamline, control, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of quality-related tasks and procedures within an organization. It involves the application of automated systems and tools to manage and monitor various aspects of quality, ensuring that products, services, or processes meet or exceed predefined quality standards. Automation plays a pivotal role in enhancing quality control, reducing errors, and optimizing quality assurance processes.

Deutsch: Automobilindustrie / Español: Industria Automotriz / Português: Indústria Automotiva / Français: Industrie Automobile / Italian: Industria Automobilistica

The automotive industry in the context of quality management refers to the sector that encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of motor vehicles, with a strong focus on maintaining and improving quality standards throughout all stages of production and distribution. Quality management in this industry is crucial to ensuring that vehicles meet safety, performance, and reliability standards.