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New Alliance Focuses on Manufacturing Improvements
Mon, 08/15/2005 - 22:00
Activplant Corp. and Harbour Consulting Inc. have allied to provide manufacturing improvements to the automotive and other industries. The alliance will allow Activplant clients to simultaneously work with Harbour to evaluate their overall… New Quality Management Book Focuses in Construction
Mon, 08/15/2005 - 22:00
Many client organizations are starting to require formal evidence of quality management capability as a condition for signing construction contracts or partnership agreements. This is where Quality Management in Construction (Gower Publishing Co.,… New Partnership Establishes Australian Presence for Endevco Corp.
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Vitech Reliability Systems has agreed to become reseller for Endevco Corp.’s products and services, broadening Endevco’s presence to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks Endevco’s first foray into the Australian and New Zealand markets… National Technical Systems Completes EMI Testing on Navy Mine System
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
National Technical Systems Inc. recently completed electromagnetic interference testing on the U.S. Navy’s Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System (LMRS). The testing satisfies the MIL-STD-461E standard for undesirable radio frequency transmissions… FARO Receives Large Order From Boeing
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
The Boeing Co. recently ordered 10 Laser Trackers from FARO Technologies Inc. FARO reports that Boeing will use the Laser Tracker Xi units for its rotorcraft facility in Philadelphia to dimensionally control the manufacture, modernization and… Davis Inotek Acquires Northwest Calibration Systems
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory recently acquired Northwest Calibration Systems, as part of the laboratory’s ongoing expansion strategy. The calibration provider reports that the acquisition will strengthen its portfolio by adding Northwest’s… Instron Expands Calibration Services
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Instron Corp. recently received accreditation for ISO 376 calibration of secondary force standards. The company also expanded its calibration services. In addition to force, strain and hardness measurements, Instron now offers accredited on-site… "Human Error" Prevention Seminar Planned
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
A seminar focused on understanding and preventing human error in decision making will be held Sept. 13 and 14 in Boston. The seminar will examine the root causes of human errors and discuss how they relate the quality improvement efforts. Ben… Online ISO 9001 Self-Assessment Available
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
Quality Technology Co. recently posted an ISO 9001 self-assessment checklist on its Web site. The checklist is available free until Aug. 31, and it allows users to assess their organization’s documentation, compliance and effectiveness processes. It… Online Quality Compass Now Available for Health Plan Comparison
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently released its first online version of Quality Compass, a health plan comparison tool. Quality Compass includes accreditation and HEDIS results on more than 250 commercial health care plans. It…