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(Polyworks: Quebec, QC, Canada) -- To mark its 20th anniversary as an independent, hardware-neutral, 3D metrology software company, InnovMetric Software Inc. is has announced the release of PolyWorks 2014, a groundbreaking version of its universal 3D metrology software platform. PolyWorks 2014…
(Origin Technologies: Fort Worth, TX) -- Origin Technologies Corp., a global provider of off-the-shelf contour measurement systems, has released its latest LaserGauge sensor, model HS722. This handheld laser profiling system is the smallest of the LaserGauge product line.
“The HS722 is our…
(Spectrum Metrology: Leicester, UK) -- Spectrum Metrology will host a metrology open day at the National Space Centre in Leicester, United Kingdom, this June in conjunction with Taylor Hobson and FARO The event will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spectrum Metrology is…
(Basis Software: Colorado Springs, CO) -- Basis Software Inc., announced the release of the Surphaser Model 50HS laser scanner, the first release in an upcoming line of competitively priced long-range scanning products.
The Surphaser Model 50HSX is an entry level version of the popular ER_100HSX…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the next generation of the ROMER Absolute Arm. The enhanced portable measuring arm features optimized ergonomics, a new wrist design, and greater stability to create a better user experience while further reducing operator…
“One requirement for innovation is faith that there will be a future. Innovation, the foundation of the future, cannot thrive unless the top management has declared unshakable commitment to quality and productivity.”—W. Edwards Deming
(W. Edwards Deming Institute: Washington, D.C.) -- The W.…
(ACSI: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Subscription TV and Internet service providers (ISPs) sink to the bottom of the American Customer Satisfaction Index in its annual measure of communications industries. According to the latest ACSI results, ISPs drop 3.1% to an ACSI score of 63 on a 100-point scale, while…
(CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL) -- Value proposition, an old concept, is taking on new significance in today’s innovation-driven environment. Business focus has shifted from developing many creative ideas to developing only those that will successfully flow through the product cycle and fulfill a…
(inTEST Thermal: Mansfield, MA) -- A new control platform, the TS Controller, for Sigma Systems’ cryogenically and mechanically cooled thermal chambers and plates has been introduced by inTEST Thermal. Burn-in and testing of components, sensors, and PCBs typically involves temperature cycling from…
(Phillips Precision: Boylston, MA) -- Phillips Precision unveiled a new 12-in. docking rail as part of the Inspection Arsenal Loc-N-Load CMM fixture system at Quality Expo in Dallas. The new rail is designed to fit smaller coordinate measuring machines (CMM) while also satisfying users of larger…
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co. has developed a new line of AccuPlug bore gages. The AccuPlug consists of interchangeable indicators, handles, plugs, extensions and depth stops for a custom built bore gage built specifically for your application needs.
The AccuPlug line is…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of the latest generation of the successful Leica T-Scan. More than 15 times faster compared to the previous model, the Leica T-Scan 5 has almost double the stand-off distance, which results in more efficient data capture,…
(QSI: Houston, TX) -- Get trained at “Qualified Specialists” directly by the experts who developed the official course.
The API Spec. Q1, 9th Edition Training Course is a three-day course that frames the management system requirements from a managerial and business prospective and will provide you…
Just when we thought it was a safe bet that the economy was improving and consumer demand getting stronger, customer satisfaction with the travel sector takes a hit. Not a single hotel chain improves in guest satisfaction, and Best Western tumbles 6 percent. Among airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, and…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems, provider of quality improvement software and training, offers a “super filter” feature that enables users to see only those gauges relevant to their own divisions, departments, or facilities, and for multiple departments to be…
(Marposs Corp: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs will be introducing the Artis CTM V6, a tool, machine, and process monitoring system, at Amerimold 2014, the conference and exhibition for mold manufacturing, running June 11–12, in Novi, Michigan.
The CTM system safeguards and optimizes complex…
(ISSISSIPPI: Columbus, OH) -- The International Six Sigma Institute and Secret Society for Imperious Professionals of Process Improvement (ISSISSIPPI) has announced a free online big data analytical tool.
As CEOs everywhere have become enamored with all things big data, ISSISSIPPI recognized the…
(Marketwired via COMTEX: New York City)—Viridis Learning, an online platform that merges human capital technology with education technology for training and placing the middle-skill workforce, has launched its new online experience.
Leveraging exclusive education content from sources such as…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society has announced the official last call for papers for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). This is a special year for the organization as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its annual conference, which will be held July…
(RAND: Santa Monica, CA) -- After a decade of experimentation with reforms that give health providers financial incentives to improve performance, relatively little is known about how to best execute such strategies or judge their success, according to a new report from RAND Corp.
A comprehensive…
(University of Colorado: Boulder, CO) -- The University of Colorado, Boulder, is looking for someone interested in a full-time position, with the passion to give back to the academic community and drive to be in on the ground floor of a game-changing initiative in public higher education.
The…
(inTEST Thermal: Mansfield, MA) -- A temperature control system for high-speed and high-temperature testing of components, sensors, and PCBs has been introduced by inTEST Thermal. The Thermostream ATS-750 delivers clean dry air from -90 to 300°C to support growing demands for testing electronics…
Every year, we hear scattered stories of inaccurate measures. Gas pumps, grocery scales, grocery scanners, incorrectly labeled products. Considering the many thousands of devices in the average inspector's jurisdiction, it's a testament to the tenacity of the weights and measures officials that we…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has released the m&h IRP40.50 infrared touch probe for the North American market. The IRP40.50 is ideal for inspection in tight spaces and was designed to address the needs of miniature machining centers. The m&h IRP40.50 is the…
(BI: Louisville, CO) -- Boulder Imaging (BI) has released a transformational surface detection product, the SCG series grind gauge. The fully automated SCG Series inspection System provides accurate, repeatable, and retrievable grind analyses.
A full analysis of pigment distribution and a final…
