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Controlling quality: What auditing involves, and where it’s going

Auditing helps companies improve products, sharpen processes and build trust with customers. But what does auditing really entail, and why is it so important?

The future of auditing: 5 tech trends that’ll change the game

You think remote auditing is ground-breaking? Kiwa’s corporate IT expert Eric Laan spotlights five (plus one) game-changing tech trends and innovations in auditing.

Remote auditing: discover the benefits

Partly because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kiwa has speed up the implementation of remote auditing. How does it work, when can it be performed, what do you need and what are the advantages?

The growing world of wearable tech!

How has wearable tech changed your life? Before putting a WWAN equipped watch on your wrist, it should have undergone rigorous testing and comply to applicable regulations.

Flying ahead in aerospace certification

The standard for aerospace and defense industry is very complex, having the right certification is a must. Kiwa is Turkey’s leading provider of AS/EN 9100 industry standard certification.

Peeking into pipes with NDT

Using advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods we can inspect objects that have been out of our reach in the past. The methods are faster and offer visually clearer, easily comparable test results.

Oil pipes tested by Kiwa via NDT testing

Testing keeps hackers out of your kitchen

Internet of Things (IoT) puts the world at bigger risk of cyber crime or just simple malfunction. Testing and certification is of utmost importance to keep our connected devices safe.

5 Ways how communication helps to boost your bottom line

Good communication is key to business success. But did you know it can affect the impact quality has on your bottom line? 5 top ways to communicate quality.

Setting the bar for quality chocolate

Besides creating delicious, organic chocolate, Pacari Chocolate wants to help building the local economy and teach farmers how to work ecologically in Ecuador.

Hydrogen: a practical solution to real energy problems

We need to decarbonise - but how? Here, we present the case for hydrogen, explaining the huge latent potential in hydrogen as a part of our future energy systems.

How sprinkler systems reduce fire deaths by 83 percent

Fire in homes and buildings causes billions of euros of damage every year around the world. These impacts can be reduced dramatically with the help of an automatic sprinkler system.

What makes traditional balsamic vinegar traditional?

When it comes to traditional balsamic vinegar; how do you know for sure, the word traditional is not a marketing trick based on no tradition at all?

Education of the future: training tomorrow’s technicians

Education isn’t limited to the classroom: at Kiwa we offer more and more online training courses and webinars. The Corona pandemic has increased this even more.

4 Tips to stay calm during a quality crisis

When quality dips and disaster strikes, it’s important to know how to stop the problem from spiraling out of control. Here are 4 things you can do to deal with a quality crisis.

4 tips to make a mark with your certificate

Congratulations – you’re certified! Now what? Here are four top tips for making the most of your certification through marketing.

Spain’s fishing industry takes Kiwa on board

Spanish fishing association CEPESCA wants to work responsibly and sustainably. Kiwa helps.

Bridge lab safety gaps

With around 150,000 bridges to look after, Germany relies on rigorous inspections and testing. How Germany’s bridge inspectors keep bridges and people safe.

Tank Storage: custom fit solutions(2)

A custom fit answer, in line with regulations and the highest standards – this is what Kiwa offers its clients in the Tank Storage market.

In-house analysis leads to quicker lab results

Many compliance checks involve chemical testing – checking samples taken on-site to make sure they meet regulations. The Kiwa Analytical Chemical Lab provides the experts and equipment needed.