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(Optech: Toronto) -- Optech Inc., a manufacturer of advanced light detection and ranging (LIDAR) survey instruments, has released the new Intelligent Laser Ranging and Imaging System-Long Range (ILRIS-LR). This long-range 3-D laser imaging system has greater range and higher point density…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Every day is a metric day at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). But that won’t stop the agency from celebrating Metric Week, held annually the week of Oct. 10—the tenth day of the tenth month.
This year marks the 34th annual celebration of…
(CAP: Northfield, IL) -- Medical laboratories and health care organizations increasingly face the challenge of needing to do more with less. Yet, the expectation of continuous high quality patient care—which includes competitively priced fees—remains high. To help meet these expectations, the…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Scientists have long known that time passes faster at higher elevations—a curious aspect of Einstein’s theories of relativity that previously has been measured by comparing clocks on the Earth’s surface and a high-flying rocket. Now, physicists at the National Institute…
(Spar Point Research LLC: Danvers, MA) -- SPAR Europe and Plant-Tech have joined forces to present an event on 3-D data integration and new 3-D technology applications across a range of industries, with a special focus on industrial plants, but also encompassing urban modeling, transportation,…
(Spatial Corp.: Broomfield, CO) -- Spatial Corp., a provider of 3-D development components for design, manufacturing, and engineering applications, provides computer-aided design (CAD) translation with product manufacturing information (PMI) to Toyota Caelum Inc. for use in its latest software…
(Leica Geosystems: Norcross, GA) -- Leica Geosystems is offering an online learning module for its HDS CloudWorx software application for AutoCAD. The modules are available online from any location with a PC and an internet connection. Students can progress through the material at their own pace…
(CarMax Inc.: Richmond, VA) -- According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans say quality is the factor that most influences their car-buying decision.
More than one-third of Americans who have purchased a vehicle…
(Olympus America Inc.: Center Valley, PA) -- The 2nd International Conference on Surface Metrology will convene at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, from Oct. 25–27, and will again be supported by Olympus America Inc., a provider of industrial measurement and imaging…
(University at Buffalo: Amherst, NY) -- Through the Center for Industrial Effectiveness, the University at Buffalo (UB) provides public training for lean Six Sigma. The fall course, Green Belt Blended Format—Wave 10, offers a unique way to become a lean Six Sigma Green Belt that can take place…
(ISO: Geneva) -- World Standards Day is celebrated each year on October 14 to pay tribute to the efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who collaborate within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International…
(North Carolina State University: Raleigh, NC) -- Researchers have long held that there are steps that can be taken to make brainstorming sessions more productive. New research from North Carolina State University (NCSU) finds that these recommendations actually do contribute to success when…
(Plex Systems: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Plex Systems Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated ERP software for manufacturers, is offering live demonstrations of its comprehensive ERP solution for aerospace manufacturers on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 2–3 p.m. EDT and for motor vehicle suppliers and manufacturers…
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co. recently introduced Automotive Inspection Kits to help mechanics measure the proper distance or alignment between parts in a tightly confined space. While the two new inspection sets are ideal for measuring the amount of front-end play or…
(IQware: Cleveland) -- According to globally recognized futurist and innovation expert David Croslin, few circumstances drive innovation faster than being in a state of war. The U.S. health care system is now in a state of war. Consumers, government regulators, and enterprises are demanding change…
(SME: Dearborn, MI) -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers presents the Aerospace Measurement, Inspection & Analysis Conference at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Oct. 20–21. This two-day event focuses on the unique quality challenges facing those…
(PPT VISION: Bloomington, MN) — PPT VISION Inc. announces a significant breakthrough in vision system technology and capabilities with its just-released IMPACT M-Series Embedded Vision System. The M-Series system allows users to perform up to four unique inspections that can be initiated…
(QuEST Forum: Plano, TX) -- QuEST Forum unveiled its second report in a series on the state of communications quality at the 2010 Americas Best Practices Conference, Sept. 21–22 in Atlanta. The study, which covered a two-year period from 2008 to 2009, utilized TL 9000 sustained performance data…
Researchers analyzed high-resolution video to determine the volume of the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Courtesy U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
(The Earth Institute, Columbia University: New York) -- BP's leaking oil well in the Gulf…
(GE Intelligent Platforms: Charlottesville, VA) -- GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of the latest version of its Proficy Workflow work process management solution. This new software features validated system-support capabilities that allow companies to create a more secure…
(Creaform: Levis, Quebec) -- Creaform has released VXelements, a new software platform that enables 3-D data acquisition from any of the technological solutions developed by the company, including the Handyscan 3-D family of laser scanners and the HandyPROBE/C-Track line of optical coordinate…
(Geomagic: Research Triangle, NC) -- Geomagic announces its Points Beyond Tour, a series of free seminar, training, and networking events in Europe and the United States that will explore new territories in design, reverse engineering, and 3-D quality assurance. The nine, one-day events will kick…
(Chartered Quality Institute: London) -- In a global economy where success depends on quality, innovation, and sustainability, World Quality Day on Nov. 11 offers an ideal opportunity to focus on the importance of quality and reinforce these concepts as the foundations of your business.…
(Professional Business Solutions: O’Fallon, MO) -- Professional Business Solutions Inc. (PBSI), a provider of technical assistance and training programs for forensic laboratory professionals worldwide, has released its 2010 edition of the combined Forensic Laboratory Lean Six Sigma Training and…
(WENZEL Group: Wixom, MI) -- With the advent of 3-D technologies, requirements for quality assurance have increased. Previously, all major dimensions could be taken from a 2-D drawing for tactile measurement, but that is no longer the case. The curves of free-form surfaces are almost impossible to…
