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(Extech Instruments: Nashua, NH) -- Known worldwide for its superior test and measurement tools, Extech Instruments has announced that its versatile TKG series of ultrasonic thickness gauges is now available.
The TKG Series, which includes the TKG250, TKG150 and TKG100 models, uses ultrasonic…
(Danatronics: Danvers, MA) -- Danatronics has announced the latest addition to its thickness gauge family: the EHC-03. Packaged in the same, field-proven, IP54-rated case as its EHC-09 series, the EHC-03 is now Danatronics’ entry-level thickness gauge.
Key features of the EHC-03: • Made in the…
(Instron: Norwood, MA) -- Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, has launched its Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Software. This new combination of hardware and software is designed to optically detect strain and…
(Quality Digest: Chico, CA) -- Are you passionate about quality? Do you want to lead tens of thousands of like-minded quality individuals? Then this job is for you.
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is looking for a new CEO. According the job posting on ASQ's site:
"The next CEO will lead and…
In theory, most manuals sound promising. In practice, they often show their true colors. Gottfried Giritzer can look back on a work experience of more than 20 years. In his book Positive Quality Management for a Change (BoD Norderstedt, 2013), he sums up years of experience and presents basic and…
(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) -- Industrial applications that create many parts require fast and efficient quality checking stations. This means that maintaining accurate and correct measuring processes during the highest level of throughput is critical. The best way to achieve this is with the use…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- As most of you have likely heard, the federal government is shutting down due to a lapse in funding. While this will undoubtedly create hardship for many who work for and/or rely on services from the government, I am happy to inform you that the Baldrige Program will…
(LNS Research: Cambridge, MA) -- LNS Research, a technology research firm focusing on the industrial space, has released its Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) Solution Selection Guide. Composed of 20 top software vendors, the guide aims to educate end users on the manufacturing software…
(Jenoptik Industrial Metrology, Rochester Hills, MI) -- Light and compact in design and easy to operate with long-lasting battery power, the Jenoptik W10 mobile surface roughness measuring system is ideally suited for measurements on the production line or machining cell. It was introduced at…
(ShopBot) -- During the New York Maker Faire, which will run Sept 21–22, 2013, ShopBot and 100kSchools.org will be selling some very cool, flat-packed digitally fabricated furniture at the ShopBot booth to help support our friends at the Makery and the free teacher workshops they run in New York.…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Join Hexagon’s Live On Location event to learn the latest on SpatialAnalyzer, Leica Automated Solutions, PC-DMIS Touch, and much more. This three-day event will be held Oct. 9–11, 2013, at the Hexagon Metrology Precision Center, 250 Circuit Dr., in North…
(Technics Publications: Bradley Beach, NJ) -- Imagine spending a day with top analytical leaders and asking any question you want. In The Secrets of Analytical Leaders (Technics Publications, 2012), Wayne Eckerson illustrates analytical best practices by weaving his perspective with commentary…
(ACSI: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Automakers are not pleasing customers as much as they did a year ago, although pent-up demand is pushing strong sales, according to a recent report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Customer satisfaction with automobiles and light vehicles declines 1.2…
(Ford Motor Co.: Dearborn, MI) -- The new F-Series trucks are the latest vehicles to benefit from Ford Motor Co.’s new dirt-detection technology to ensure optimal paint and surface quality. The system uses high-resolution cameras and reflected light to digitally identify surface imperfections finer…
(1factory: San Jose, CA) -- 1factory, Inc. has launch an online supplier quality management platform that enables buyers to implement quality controls, access inspection and process capability (Cp, Cpk) data, and collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes across the supply chain…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has officially unveiled HexagonMetrologyU, the first e-learning portal designed to engage and support the metrology industry. The interactive platform debuts more than 30 online courses covering metrology fundamentals, basic and intermediate…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc., the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, was the proud sponsor of Chevrolet’s Corvette Racing Team, campaigned by Pratt & Miller Engineering, that raced in the 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 23–24, 2013, in Le…
(New River Kinematics: Williamsburg, VA) — Beginning September 2013, SpatialAnalyzer (SA), the portable metrology solution for large-scale manufacturers, is coming to a city near you. Attend a free SA user seminar at one of 16 cities around the United States and learn more about how SA can help you…
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec, Canada) -- Creaform, developer, manufacturer, and provider of portable 3-D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2013. The company reports sales growth of 41 percent over 2012.
“We are extremely happy…
(Brunson: Kansas City, MO) -- Brunson Instrument Co. has unveiled their newly redesigned website with detailed product descriptions and photos, featured videos, company news and more. The company also rolled out their new mobile website application at m.brunson.us. The websites cater to alignment,…
(Basis Software: Redmond, WA) -- Basis Software Inc., designer, marketer, and supplier of 3D laser scanning systems and products, released the “IR” version of the Surphaser 100HSX, their latest phase-shift, hemispherical laser scanner at the 2013 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CSMC) held…
(Verisurf: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software Inc., developer of metrology software, has released the 7th generation of its Verisurf X software. With model-based geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) inspection technology at its core, the all-new computer-aided inspection, reverse…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. presented the North American debut of the Omnitrac 2, the world’s first completely wireless laser tracker, at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) held last month in San Diego.
In addition demonstrating the Omnitrac 2’s Absolute…
(August 2013) - NVision, the leader in non-contact optical scanning, announced that its technology consulting philosophy has been successful in saving time and money for companies in need of 3D scanning.
"Unfortunately, most companies just want to focus on selling their scanning equipment or their…
(FFD Inc.) -- FFD Inc. announces the release of Sequence Enterprise Work Instruction Software v3.0. “This new version of Sequence is specifically focused on the operational needs of manufacturing companies that not only need to securely validate and capture information about how their products are…
