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(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…
(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- Autodesk Inc., developer of 3-D design, engineering, and entertainment software, has completed the acquisition of Delcam, supplier of advanced computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Autodesk announced its intent to acquire Delcam on Nov. 7, 2013, for £20.75 per…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology introduces the new TESA MH3D-DUAL coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in booth 702 at the Aerodef Manufacturing Expo, Feb. 25–27, 2014, in Long Beach, California.
The MH3D-DUAL CMM offers a unique-to-the-market combination of manual and…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of the 7.10.7 SF, a new generation of shop-floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) specially designed to excel in harsh industrial environments. The new product line introduces significant advancements based…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- PQ Systems, developer of quality control solutions, has launched native language web pages for Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and China.
“The quality industry continues to evolve in these markets and we’re excited to be able to support their efforts,” says Beth Savage,…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the membership association for measurement professionals, has opened registration for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) to be held July 21–25, 2014, at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston, South Carolina. This…
(Newport Corp.: Irvine, CA) -- Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, introduces HighQ-2, a new ultra-compact, air-cooled, fixed wavelength industrial femtosecond (fs) laser. The ultrafast laser delivers short pulses, high peak power (>190 kW) and a highly focusable beam profile, making it…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, R) -- Hexagon Metrology will co-host a HxGN LIVE on Location workshop with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The workshop, titled “Metrology Solutions for Aerospace Applications,” will focus on the use of metrology to address typical…
(3D Engineering Solutions: Cincinnati) -- 3D Engineering Solutions has partnered with Nikon Metrology to create a first in North America—the first combination of advanced metrology-grade industrial CT scanning capabilities, joined with all the engineering services needed to maximize those…
Have you ever worn a shoe that doesn’t fit just right? Sometimes, when you first try it on, it appears to fit just fine. As more time goes on though, you notice that it is pinching here and there, creating calluses as you walk, and just doesn’t feel right. In this particular situation, would you…
