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New ISO Proposal for Explosive Atmospheres
Tue, 09/13/2005 - 22:00
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) recently submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization for a new field of ISO activity on the subject of potentially explosive atmospheres. The DIN proposal suggests that… MetricStream to Replace Homegrown Lotus-Based Quality System
Thu, 07/08/2004 - 22:00
Hitachi Computer Products’ American division will replace its quality management processes with MetricStream software, the company announced recently. The solution is currently being implemented at Hitachi’s Oklahoma manufacturing division… IAF: Issue Wrong Certification, Lose Accreditation
Tue, 05/08/2007 - 22:00
Noting an increasing number of complaints about accredited certification bodies issuing certificates based on accreditation standards such as ISO 17025, the International Accreditation Forum’s technical committee (TC) is currently voting on… ANSI Adds Chinese Standards to Its Online Inventory
Tue, 02/07/2006 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute recently added upward of 13,000 Chinese national standards to its online offerings. The addition increases the number of international standards available at the site to more than 83,000. The… ISO Standard for Symbol Design Now Available
Tue, 02/08/2005 - 22:00
The international Organization for Standardization recently published ISO/IEC Guide 74, a standard designed to maximize the effectiveness of symbols. “The use of graphical symbols in signs, on labels and in product instructions and other product… NIST Releases Atom-Based Standards for Measuring Tiny Chip Features
Tue, 03/08/2005 - 22:00
Device features on computer chips as small as 40 nm can now be reliably measured, thanks to a new test structure developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The new test structures are the product of NIST’s more than four-year… Metrologic Group and Dimensional Control Systems UniteNew brand within Sandvik Group
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:08
(Metrologic DCS: Wixom, MI) -- Following a merger announced last year, Metrologic Group and DCS now officially operate as Metrologic DCS, a single, integrated organization within Sandvik Group. This milestone marks the consolidation of two… New ISO Standard May Increase Market for Alternative Fuels
Tue, 01/09/2007 - 22:00
A new standard from the International Organization for Standardization is expected to increase the market for natural gas-powered vehicles by making on-board storage of the fuel safer. ISO 19078:2006, “Gas cylinders—Inspection of the… American Quality Institute Bestows Leadership Award
Wed, 06/16/2004 - 22:00
The American Quality Institute has given Dale Gordon the 2004 Leadership Award for his involvement and influence in aerospace quality. Gordon received the award during the 12th annual International Conference on ISO 9000 and Related Standards… TÜV America Accredited to Perform Canadian Field Service Inspections
Tue, 09/13/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Council of Canada recently expanded TÜV America Inc.’s accreditation to include SPE-1000-99, field evaluations and special inspections. The accreditation includes the following inspection services: custom-built equipment for special…