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CMSC Will Showcase State-Of-The-Art Measurement Tools
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Metrology experts from around the globe will gather at the 22nd-annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference from July 17–21, 2006, at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, Florida. CMSC is the only North American conference dedicated solely… Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory Acquires Precision Metrology
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory recently acquired Precision Metrology Inc. The acquisition of PMI, which is based in San Diego, will allow Davis Inotek to expand its ability to provide instrument calibration for manufacturers in Southern… Vibration and Shock Measurement Training Announced
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Equipment Reliability Institute will host a training program for vibration and shock test fixture design on Nov. 14–16 in Las Vegas. The course is for test engineers in laboratories that perform vibration and shock tests in a variety of sectors.… Endevco Announces Korean Partnership
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Endevco Corp. recently formed a partnership with Global Noise and Vibration Co., a Korean company. “The partnership will allow Endevco to expand its Korean business opportunities by having Global Noise and Vibration Co. as an authorized reseller… NIST Issues Standard Reference Materials for Herbal Dietary Supplements
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued the first set of standard reference materials (SRM) in a planned series for the assessment of botanical dietary supplements. The dietary supplement industry has exploded in the… New ISO Standard Addresses Tire Failures
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently published a new standard for tire-pressure early warning devices. ISO 21750:2006, “Road vehicles—Safety enhancements in conjunction with the tyre inflation pressure monitoring,”… ANSI Launches a Tracking System
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute recently launched a tracking system to record the implementation of the United States Standards Strategy. Published in December, the USSS establishes a framework that can be used to advance trade… NIST Seeks Public Comment on a Digital Signature Standard
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting public comment on proposed changes to a standard to protect and verify the integrity of electronic data. “Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 186-3-Digital… Ticket Price Doesn’t Determine Flight Quality
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 22:00
A study that examined consumer feedback from 17 airlines found the best-performing airlines were low-fare carriers. For the third consecutive year, Jet Blue Airways was ranked as the best-performing airline in the 2005 Airline Quality Rating (AQR… Employers, Consumer Groups Endorse New Health Plan Standards
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 22:00
Dozens of the United States’ largest consumer groups and employers recently endorsed new standards released by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The standards address how health plans assess the quality and efficiency of the…