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IPMA (International Project Management Association) Community

Technologies | Forums | English | Apply to Join | Other

  • Global Project Management Standards, Competency-Based PM, Project Leadership, Sustainable Project Management, Cross-Cultural Projects

Community platform for the International Project Management Association, connecting project professionals globally through member associations.

  • 50000
  • Global network of project management associations and professionals.
  • Access often through national member associations; not a single direct-access forum.
  • Best for: Members of IPMA national associations

Association for Project Management (APM) Community

Technologies | Forums | English | Apply to Join | Paid

  • Project Management Best Practices (UK), APM Qualifications, Programme Management, Portfolio Management, Professional Development (PM)

Online community for members of the Association for Project Management (UK), focusing on project, program, and portfolio management.

  • 30000
  • UK-focused professional body for project management with networking and resources.
  • Primarily for APM members
  • Best for: Project Managers

PMI (Project Management Institute) ProjectManagement.com Community

Technologies | Forums | English | Register | Freemium

  • Project Management Methodologies (Agile Waterfall), PMP Certification, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Program & Portfolio Management

Extensive online community hosted by PMI, for project managers to discuss methodologies, careers, and share resources.

  • 1000000
  • Vast resource and large community for project management professionals globally.
  • Some content and features may require PMI membership; very broad PMP focus.
  • Best for: Project managers

iSixSigma Discussion Forum

Manufacturing | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Lean Principles & Tools, Six Sigma (DMAIC DMADV), Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Change Management

A large online community for professionals practicing Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

  • 200000
  • Extensive resource and active community for Lean Six Sigma practitioners.
  • Can be very focused on LSS methodologies; may not cover broader innovation or product design topics.
  • Best for: Lean Six Sigma practitioners

The Deming Institute Forum

Manufacturing | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Deming's System of Profound Knowledge, Quality Management Principles, Continual Improvement, Leadership & Management, Statistical Thinking

Online forum for discussing W. Edwards Deming’s philosophy of management, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • 5000
  • Dedicated to the principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming and their application.
  • Niche focus on Deming's management philosophy; less about specific technical engineering tools.
  • Best for: Managers

Quality Digest Forum

Manufacturing | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Quality Standards (ISO AS9100), Metrology & Inspection, Lean & Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Risk Management

Forums associated with Quality Digest magazine, covering quality management, standards, metrology, and continuous improvement.

  • 15000
  • Discussions linked to a well-known publication in the quality field.
  • Forum activity can be moderate; serves as an adjunct to the main site's content.
  • Best for: Quality professionals

Metrology News

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

  • 3D Metrology, CMMs & Scanners, Industrial Inspection, Quality Control, Calibration Technology

A news website covering the metrology industry, including new products, technologies, and applications. Community via comments.

  • 10000
  • Source for news and updates in the field of metrology and industrial inspection.
  • Community is via comments on news articles. Not a structured Q&A forum.
  • Best for: Quality & Labs

National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) International Community

Science | Forums | English | Apply to Join | Paid

  • Calibration Standards & Procedures, Measurement Uncertainty, Laboratory Accreditation, Test & Measurement Equipment, Metrology Careers

Online community for members of NCSL International, focusing on metrology, calibration, and measurement science.

  • 6000
  • Professional network for metrology and calibration experts and laboratory personnel.
  • Primarily for NCSLI members; specialized focus on measurement standards and lab practices.
  • Best for: NCSLI members

Measurement Science and Technology Community (IOP)

Science | Forums | English | Public | Other

  • Sensors & Instrumentation, Metrology, Measurement Techniques, Data Acquisition & Analysis, Signal Processing

Community page for the IOP journal ‘Measurement Science and Technology’, likely facilitating discussion around published research and topics.

  • 8000
  • Connects to a high-impact journal, good for academic research discussions.
  • Not a traditional open forum; community interaction likely tied to journal content and IOP events.
  • Best for: Researchers

Tribology.org Forums

Mechanics | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Friction & Wear Mechanisms, Lubricants & Lubrication, Surface Engineering, Bearings (Tribology), Tribo-testing

An online forum for discussions related to tribology: the science and engineering of friction, wear, and lubrication.

  • 4000
  • Specialized forum for professionals and researchers in the field of tribology.
  • Niche scientific and engineering field; smaller community and activity.
  • Best for: Tribologists

Bolt Science Forum

Mechanics | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Bolted Joint Design, Fastener Technology, Threaded Connections, Torque & Preload, Failure Analysis of Bolts

Forum associated with Bolt Science, a company specializing in bolted joint analysis and training.

  • 5000
  • Expert-led discussions on the science and engineering of bolted joints.
  • Very specialized; primarily focused on threaded fasteners and joint integrity.
  • Best for: Engineers and designers specializing in bolted joint design and structural integrity.

The Standard Parts

Mechanics | Forums | English | Register | Free

  • Fasteners (Bolts Screws Nuts), Bearings & Bushings, Springs, Retaining Rings, Standard Component Sourcing

A forum focused on standard mechanical components like fasteners, bearings, and other hardware used in engineering design.

  • 3000
  • Dedicated to discussions about standard mechanical parts and their applications.
  • Niche focus; activity levels may be lower than broader mechanical engineering forums.
  • Best for: Mechanical designers

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