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(Exemplar Global: Sydney, Australia) -- Exemplar Global Inc., a global provider of professional credentialing and training certification, has acquired The Auditor Online from Paton Professional, a publisher of quality, standards, and regulatory compliance books, training, and other media.
The…
(The W. Edwards Deming Institute: Ketchum, ID) -- On June 24, 1980, Americans widely viewed a NBC documentary called “If Japan Can… Why Can’t We.” The program, part of NBC’s white paper series, prominently featured W. Edwards Deming. Produced by Clare Crawford-Mason and narrated by Lloyd Dobyns,…
(BSI: London) -- A new report released Nov. 30, 2015, by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on behalf of BSI identifies a worrying gap in the capability of firms to maintain long-term growth. The global study of 411 business leaders drawn from Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region…
(ANSI) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting feedback on the use of the term “natural” in food labeling. The action is a response to consumers who have requested that the administration explore the use of this term on food labels, considering the changing landscape of food…
(CMSC: Weatherford, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), in collaboration with UNC Charlotte, has completion of the first working meeting of the PrecisionPath Consortium for Large-Scale Manufacturing. The new project is funded by an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AMTech)…
(API Services: Newport News, VA) -- The Lake George Steamboat Co., located in New York, boasts the title of the “world’s oldest transportation company.” The steamboat company recently had API Services laser scan the hull of the 107-year-old Mohican, the oldest boat in its fleet.
The original…
(Gartner: Stamford, CT) -- Gartner Inc. has released its seventh annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The 2015 ranking recognizes companies across the healthcare value chain that demonstrate leadership in improving patient care and lowering costs.
"Alignment to patient outcomes, company…
(ISO: Geneva) -- People at risk, be it from natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or other incidents in daily life, need to be able to take appropriate safety actions based on a proper understanding of the level and nature of the emergency.
Two recently published ISO standards will help…
(AMACOM: New York) -- Great companies distinguish themselves from the competition by providing their customers with something truly special, something beyond price point that can’t be duplicated: unique, outstanding customer service experiences.
Win the Customer (AMACOM, 2015) cuts right to the…
(ZEISS: Maple Grove, MN) -- ZEISS Industrial Metrology has introduced of the new DuraMax LTE coordinate measuring machine (CMM), providing uncompromising access to ZEISS scanning technology at an affordable price.
Equipped with the same controller technology, software, and VAST sensor technology…
(CMSC: Weatherford, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced its call for papers for the 32nd annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC), to be held July 25–29, 2016, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The CMS is seeking original contributions from portable metrology…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has released the vProbe, the newest accessory for the Omnitrac 2 (OT2) laser tracker. The vProbe’s wireless technology syncs perfectly with API’s Omnitrac 2 laser tracker.
The vProbe is a six degree-of-freedom (6DoF) contact probing option.…
(AICON 3D: Braunschweig, Germany) -- Since the summer of 2015, AICON 3D Systems has been a partner of Tube Innovation Days, a network of 11 top technology partners from the areas of tube manufacturing and tube processing. Regular in-house trade fairs offer visitors the chance to get detailed…
(Brunson: Kansas City, MO) -- Brunson Instrument Co. has released the KinAiry solution for laser tracker field testing. KinAiry is the comprehensive, independent solution for laser tracker evaluation, utilizing NIST’s new Interim Field Test Procedure IR-8016. The KinAiry system provides a set of…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- In a move to reflect its growing expertise and solutions for integrated industrial manufacturing, global industry leader Hexagon Metrology has rebranded to become Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. The change also aligns the business more closely with Hexagon’s…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon, a global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, has acquired CAMTECH GmbH & Co. KG, master distributor of Vero Software’s Edgecam solutions in Germany since…
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec) -- Creaform, a global leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced major improvements to the functionality of VXinspect, the only solution to offer an intuitive workflow in a simple and flexible dimensional inspection software,…
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Quality inspection is an integral part of bringing parts to market. From pacemakers to aircraft engines, detecting flaws in critical parts before final products are completed and mass produced can save lives and ensure product performance.
The traditional…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies, a globally trusted source for 3D measurement technology, has released the FARO Freestyle3D X handheld laser scanner, a 3D laser scanner designed to transform the way the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC); law enforcement; and other…
(ISO: Geneva) -- A standard for quality management systems specific to the medical devices industry is under review and has just moved a step closer to completion.
We take it for granted that devices used in hospitals or medical centers are of high quality and up to scratch, but for manufacturers…
(Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- Process Simulation Using WITNESS teaches basic and advanced modeling and simulation techniques to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and serves as a practical guide and manual for professionals learning how to build simulation models using WITNESS, a free-standing…
(Visual Workplace: Byron Center, MI) -- Visual Workplace Inc. offers “Visual Management Techniques to Define Organized, Productive, Safe Territories and Work Areas,” a free, downloadable PDF to help employers assess their facilities and create a safe workplace using visual management techniques.…
(Eckel: Cambridge, MA) -- Bismarck, North Dakota, might not be as famous as Fargo with its namesake movie-turned-TV series, but as the state capital and home to Bobcat Co.’s Acceleration Center, it’s got its own claims to fame. The center is a flagship research, design, and engineering facility.…
(LNS: Cambridge, MA) LNS Research, a technology research firm focusing on the industrial space, has released its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Research Library. Comprising research-based best practices and thought leadership publications, the library’s intent is to continuously educate…
(GBMP: Newton MA) -- GBMP, a licensed affiliate of The Shingo Institute, is accepting registrations for eight Shingo Institute workshops. With two dates to attend each of the four workshops, GBMP is proud to be able to help hundreds of lean practitioners gain access to all of the important…
