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Metris USA Opens Michigan Technology Center
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
Metris USA recently opened its new Michigan Technology Center, the latest phase in the metrology company’s $2 million expansion. The new center houses two coordinate measuring machines and other items for customer demonstrations. The company plans… Study: Few Health Care Organizations Have ’Crossed the Quality Chasm’
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
A new study shows that most health care providers support the idea of improving the quality of their services, but few have adopted initiatives to do it. The study, performed by health care quality organization URAC, sought to discover how medical… Leica Geosystems Receives Imaging Award
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
Leica Geosystems, an advanced metrology supplier, recently received the prestigious Imaging Solution of the Year award from Advanced Imaging magazine. The award was in recognition of Leica’s innovative LR200 noncontact scanner, which was used by… FeinFocus Opens New Office in China
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
FeinFocus recently opened a new office in Shanghai to provide sales and technical support to the growing Asian market. The new office will operate as part of the newly expanded COMET China office, to offer a complete X-ray solution combining the… Manufacturers Go Wireless to Reduce Costs, Increase Customer Satisfaction
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
The increased adoption of wireless technology in routine business operations has driven down costs and increased customer satisfaction, according to a new opinion poll of manufacturing companies.The phenomenon is being fueled by the availability of… WESTEC Conference Dates Approaching
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the WESTEC 2005 exposition and conference, which will be held April 4–7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event is one of the 200 largest trade shows in North America, attracting large numbers… IQS Releases JAVA-Based Supplier Corrective Action Capability
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
IQS Inc. recently released a new JAVA-based supplier managed capability that gives suppliers direct access to the corrective action requests they have been assigned. The new capability is designed to enhance collaboration, communication and accuracy… Quality Enjoys High Profile in China
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
A recently published survey shows that quality has a high profile in the Chinese population. The survey, conducted by the Shanghai Association for Quality and the Shanghai Academy of Quality Management, found that the Public Quality Awareness Index… New Judges Appointed to Baldrige Panel
Mon, 02/14/2005 - 22:00
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans recently appointed four prominent industry leaders to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award panel of judges.The new judges are Lloyd Barker, Alcoa Inc. director of corporate quality; David C.… Sypris Consolidates Maryland and New Jersey Calibration Labs
Wed, 02/09/2005 - 22:00
Sypris Test & Measurement recently consolidated its calibration laboratory in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with its new facility in Sayreville, New Jersey. The New Jersey lab, which is A2LA-accredited, has the unique capability to do fiber…