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Navy Opens Lean Six Sigma College at Base
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has selected the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division as the base for its new Lean Six Sigma College. During their training, students learn about basic lean, Six Sigma and theory of constraints… Zeiss to Distribute CT Equipment in North America
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology recently signed an OEM distribution agreement with Bio-Imaging Research Inc. to distribute BIR’s computed tomography equipment in North America. BIR is a leader in the design of both medical and industrial computed… Laboratory Testing Expands A2LA Accreditation
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Laboratory Testing Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its scope of accreditation in calibration services with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. The company’s calibration division, LTI Metrology, was previously… Automated Precision Opens API University
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Automated Precision Inc. recently opened API University, an innovative training program for precision measurement. The program consists of a three-day course that features lectures and practical, hands-on exercises to introduce students to the… Leica Geosystems’ Laser Tracker Used in Car Racing
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
The use of metrology equipment from Leica Geosystems is helping a Formula 1 car racing team newcomer beat out its rivals. The Red Bull Racing team, which joined the Formula 1 circuit this season, announced that it’s already beating its rivals when… Shuster Laboratories Expands Food Testing Facilities
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Shuster Laboratories Inc. recently expanded its food testing capacity to meet increasing demand from manufacturers, retailers and food service establishments. The company, based in Canton, Massachusetts, invested in state-of-the-art equipment for… ISO General Assembly Focuses on Innovation in Economic and Social Progress
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The contributions of international standards to economic and social progress, and their role in disseminating technological innovation, were the focus of the International Organization for Standardization’s General Assembly, held September 19-23 in… Canada Awards for Excellence Recipients Announced
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The National Quality Institute announced 13 recipients of the 2005 Canada Awards for Excellence recently. The CAE Quality Award is based on the Canadian Framework for Excellence, used by many organizations as a management model for continuous… Rockwell Automation Announces Educational Courses
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
Rockwell Automation will host a series of professional education courses for the manufacturing industry through the end of the year. The courses will be held throughout the United States, and include: Motion Control Fundamentals, Oct. 17-18 in… Court Withdraws Judgment in FARO/ROMER Case
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The judge presiding over a lawsuit against FARO Technologies Inc. has withdrawn a summary ruling that the company’s use of infinite rotation technology in several of its products infringes on a patent held by ROMER CimCore…