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Six Sigma, Minus the Math
Mon, 09/18/2006 - 22:00
Do you want to use Six Sigma concepts, but you’re frustrated by the complex mathematical equations involved?An upcoming book addresses this issue, outlining nonmathematical presentations of the statistical topics that Green Belts must… New Standards Portal Focuses on U.S.-China Trade
Mon, 09/18/2006 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, along with the Standardization Administration of China, recently launched a new online portal to simplify trade between the United States and… RABQSA Enters European Market
Mon, 09/18/2006 - 22:00
RABQSA International Inc. recently entered the European personnel training market. The personnel certification organization signed a cooperation agreement with the Society of Trainers, Assessors and Registered Professionals (STAREGISTER)… Starrett Acquires Tru-Stone Technologies
Wed, 09/13/2006 - 22:00
The L.S. Starrett Co. recently acquired the assets of Tru-Stone Technologies Inc., a Minnesota-based provider of high-precision, custom-engineered granite machine bases and accessories to manufacturers of inspection and measurement… Bede X-ray Metrology Partners with Belgian Research Center
Wed, 09/13/2006 - 22:00
Bede X-ray Metrology, a provider of X-ray metrology solutions to the semiconductor industry, has announced a collaboration with IMEC, a Belgian nanoelectronics and nanotechnology research center. The companies will investigate the use of X-… Team Torque Announces A2LA Accreditation
Wed, 09/13/2006 - 22:00
Team Torque Inc. has announced the recent accreditation of its calibration lab and customer support center. The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation awarded the company with registrations to ISO 17025 and Z540-1. The… Instron Receives ASTM E 2309 Accreditation
Wed, 09/13/2006 - 22:00
Instron Corp. was recently accredited to perform displacement verifications in compliance with ASTM E 2309. The company reports that it is among the first calibration providers to receive accreditation for the new standard. Standard… ACLASS Signs International Agreement
Wed, 09/13/2006 - 22:00
ACLASS Corp., a Washington, D.C.-based ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation body, recently signed onto an international recognition agreement for calibration and testing. Company representatives attended the 11th Annual General Assembly of the Inter-… New Environmental Standard Addresses Communication
Tue, 09/12/2006 - 22:00
A new standard in the ISO 14000 series is expected to help users increase business support and confidence, while promoting their environmental credentials and performance. ISO 14063: 2006, ”Environmental management—Environmental… ANSI to Hold Annual Conference
Tue, 09/12/2006 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute will host its 2006 Annual Conference on Oct. 11 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Carlos Gutierrez, Department of Commerce secretary, will deliver the…