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University Offers a Six Sigma Course
Tue, 08/15/2006 - 22:00
The University of California at Irvine Extension will offer a new lean Six Sigma course this fall. The Six Sigma Lean Green Belt course has been designed for professionals in a variety of industries, ranging from manufacturing to service to… ISO Training in Africa
Mon, 08/14/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) and Committee on Developing Country matters (DEVCO) will hold a seminar on improving consumer participation in standards development. The event,… ISO Survey Reveals More Registrations
Mon, 08/14/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization reports an 18-percent increase in the number of international registrations issued for ISO 9001 in its annual “ISO Survey of Certifications.” The survey is ISO’s main barometer for measuring… Kymal Is Quality Professional of the Year
Mon, 08/14/2006 - 22:00
Chad Kymal recently received the Quality Professional of the Year award from the American Society for Quality. Kymal is CEO of Omnex Inc. and a contributor to Quality Digest. He was recognized for his long-term commitment and contributions to… Does Health Care Quality Really Pay?
Mon, 08/14/2006 - 22:00
The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians Inc. will host its 29th-annual Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Conference this fall in Rosemont, Illinois. “Does Quality Pay?” will feature a thorough examination… Renishaw Offers Software Upgrade
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Renishaw’s calibration products division recently started offering users of its ML10 laser calibration system complimentary upgrades to the latest version of the company’s Laser 10 software package. The ML10 laser interferometer system is… New Metrology Center Announced
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
B.C. MacDonald & Co., a provider of specialized cutting tools and gaging products, will open a new metrology center in September. The new center will display more than $2 million worth of 3-D metrology and dimensional gaging equipment in… RNDT Gets Accreditation
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
RNDT Inc., a commercial nondestructive testing (NDT) laboratory, recently received from the Performance Review Institute its ISO/IEC 17025 and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program accreditation for multiple NDT… Mitutoyo Updates Metrology Handbook
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Mitutoyo America Corp. recently released the second edition of its metrology handbook, Metrology Handbook—The Science of Measurement. Nobuo Suga, advisor and instructor at the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology is the author. The book is designed… Hexagon Acquires Thai Metrology Distributor
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Hexagon AB, a Swedish conglomerate, recently acquired a Thai metrology distributor, Thaimach Sales & Service Co. Hexagon reports that its new subsidiary, to be renamed Hexagon Measurement Technologies Thailand, will be its largest…