Glossary C

Deutsch: Rechnergestützte Fertigung / Español: Fabricación asistida por ordenador / Português: Fabricação auxiliada por computador / Français: Fabrication assistée par ordinateur / Italiano: Produzione assistita dal computer /

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) describes all procedures and tools in an organisation, where computers control the tools and other machines to manufacture the products.

The Computer-aided production can mean a shortcut for Computer-aided production engineering (CAPE) or just refers to --->Computer-aided manufacturing

Computer-aided production engineering (CAPE) describes an environment for the production engineers to increase their productivity.

Deutsch: Konzept / Español: Concepto / Português: Conceito / Français: Concept / Italiano: Concetto

Concept in the quality management context refers to a foundational idea, principle, or philosophy that underpins the strategies, processes, and practices of ensuring and enhancing the quality of products, services, or processes within an organization. Concepts in quality management serve as the basis for developing a quality management system (QMS), guiding principles for quality assurance, and frameworks for continuous improvement. These concepts are integral to establishing an organization's approach to quality management, influencing how quality objectives are defined, measured, and achieved.

Deutsch: Konkret / Español: Concreto / Português: Concreto / Français: Concret / Italiano: Concreto /

In the context of quality management, Concrete refers to a construction material composed of cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. It is widely used in various applications within the construction industry for its durability, strength, and versatility. Quality management in the concrete industry involves ensuring that concrete mixtures meet specified standards, are free from defects, and perform as intended in various construction projects.

Deutsch: Bedingung / Español: Condición / Português: Condição / Français: Condition / Italiano: Condizione

In the context of quality management, condition refers to the specific requirements, parameters, or states that must be met or maintained to ensure the quality of a product, service, or process. It encompasses the criteria set forth to define the acceptability and functionality of what is being offered or produced. These conditions can relate to physical characteristics, performance metrics, compliance with standards, and other attributes that determine whether a product or service meets the established quality expectations.

Deutsch: Vertrauen / Español: Confianza / Português: Confiança / Français: Confiance / Italiano: Fiducia

Confidence in the quality management context refers to the level of trust or assurance in the processes, systems, and outcomes that ensure a product or service meets defined standards of quality. It involves the belief that a product or service will satisfy customer requirements consistently. This confidence is built over time through systematic processes, including quality control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement practices that are part of an organization's quality management system (QMS).

Deutsch: Konformität / Español: Conformidad / Português: Conformidade / Français: Conformité / Italiano: Conformità /

In the context of quality management, "conformance" refers to the degree to which a product, process, or system meets established standards, specifications, or requirements. It focuses on ensuring that the actual characteristics and performance of a product or process align with the intended or desired standards. Conformance is a critical aspect of quality management as it ensures consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.