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(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Metrology Inc. has announced that Chesapeake Testing has ordered a combined 225–450 kV microfocus X-ray and computed tomography (CT) system. Chesapeake Testing selected Nikon Metrology’s powerful inspection system primarily for its highly accurate 450 kV…
With growing interest in using nanoparticles for everything from antibacterial socks to medical imaging to electronic devices, the need to understand the environmental, health, and safety risks of these particles also grows. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
I was recently watching the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” and there’s that funny scene where Harry tells Sally that she’s high maintenance:
Harry Burns: There are two kinds of women: high maintenance and low maintenance.
Sally Albright: Which one am I?
Harry: You’re the worst kind; you’…
Recently, I wrote a list of “12 Things Good Bosses Believe.” Now I want to delve into the ninth belief mentioned in that article: “Innovation is crucial to every team and organization. So my job is to encourage my people to generate and test all kinds of new ideas. But it is also my job to help…
(Verisurf Software: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software Inc. has unveiled the GagePlate system, a major innovation that dramatically expands the capabilities of Master3DGage, the portable, rapid, 3-D inspection solution. Quality engineers can now use the affordable Master3DGage to inspect large…
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec) -- Creaform, a global leader in 3-D technology and digital solutions, has launched a challenge to show everyone that no 3-D project is impossible for its innovative technology and support. The company’s Put Us to the Test 2010 contest is open to private and public…
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- The University at Buffalo has announced two new courses, the Certified Change Management Professional program, and the Blue Belt Lean Certification program.
Change management
In today’s ever-evolving business environment, leading and adapting to change is…
(The Baumer Group: Southington, CT) -- For machine vision systems that integrate GigE cameras, network components, sensors, and encoders, Baumer’s revolutionary GigE Trigger device can now be used to control most functions of GigE cameras, including triggering, power, and acquisition of images…
(SME: Toronto) -- As executive chairman and co-founder of Martinrea International Inc., a Canadian auto-parts supplier recognized for its leadership in advanced technical systems and program management, Rob Wildeboer knows first-hand just how important innovation can be. Thanks to ongoing…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology Inc. announces it will unveil the complete new line of ROMER Absolute Arms at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 13–18, in Chicago. In addition to the previously released six-axis Absolute Arm for tactile and…
(Quality Digest: Chico, CA) -- Join TechnorazziLIVE, the groundbreaking live video program from Quality Digest, as it showcases the latest products from FARO Technologies and Hexagon Metrology, two of the leading names in 3-D measurement technology.
Even if you can’t attend IMTS, you can watch…
(Konica Minolta: Ramsey, NJ) -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Inc. (KMSA), a global provider of industrial measurement of color, light, and shape, announces its participation as an exhibitor at IMTS 2010 in Chicago on Sept. 13–18.
KMSA, a long time supporter and exhibitor of IMTS, will be…
(NVision Inc.: Coppell, TX) – NVision Inc., an established leader in 3-D digitizing equipment and engineering services, has created an online forum for engineers to discuss reverse engineering issues and problems and receive answers to their questions. The blog can be viewed at http://reverse-…
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Metrology Inc. introduces its range of handheld 3-D laser scanning solutions integrated into Rapidform XOR/Redesign and XOV/Verifier software. This solution enables design and manufacturing professionals to take full advantage of premium Nikon Metrology…
During the past few years, I’ve found myself encountering more customers requiring gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies performed on thread gauges. When I say, “thread gauges,” I’m really referring to indicating thread gauges; you might refer to them as “snap gauges” or “tri-…
When the NASA Discovery space shuttle launches in November, there will be dozens of upgrades and safety modifications, but one thing will remain unchanged from every mission during the last five years: 3-D scanning and processing will be used to help ensure the safe return of astronauts to Earth…
(SME: Dearborn, MI) -- The demand for sustainability is growing stronger every day, and manufacturers are looking for ways to comply in order to reduce their impact on the environment and increase profitability.
Many are discovering that lean practices—which seek to eliminate all forms of waste…
(BT Imaging: Sydney, Australia) -- BT Imaging Pty Ltd. (BTi), a global supplier of luminescence-based inspection and quality control systems for the photovoltaic manufacturing industry, has introduced the LIS-P2 platform, the industry’s first multifunction inspection and analysis system designed…
Last month I wrote about how the random sampling distribution (RSD) of various sample statistics are the basis for pretty much everything in statistics. If you understand RSDs, you understand a lot about why we do what we do in hypothesis testing, inferential statistics, and estimation of…
(ACTLean: Lawrenceville, GA) -- ACTLean will offer a two-day workshop discussing lean innovation topics in Atlanta, on Nov. 4–5. The goal of the seminar is to teach practical approaches of lean management thinking for innovation and development departments, and the successful implementation of…
(IAS: Washington) -- International Accreditation Service (IAS) has been accepted as an accreditation body member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). IAS membership in the IAF will increase recognition and facilitate acceptance of IAS-accredited product certification agencies’ reports…
(Spectronics Corp.: Westbury, NY) -- Spectronics Corp. has introduced the revolutionary Spectroline AccuMAX XRP-3000 digital radiometer/photometer, the new benchmark in light measurement technology. The XRP-3000 uses a dual-wavelength sensor detector to measure both ultraviolet and visible light…
(Mahr Federal: Providence, RI) -- Mahr Federal has introduced a new generation of its popular line of MarCal digital calipers. Included are a number of innovations, such as lapped guideways, a new reference system that retains the zero position setting, and an increased number of product options…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a microminiaturized device that can perform complex viscosity measurements—critical data for a wide variety of fields dealing with things that have to flow—on…
RavenWorks, a Maple Grove, Minnesota, company known for its automotive machining and testing business, is launching its own line of automotive parts. RavenWorks’ employees, who are hot-rod enthusiasts, saw a need in the market for replacement parts for vintage vehicles. They decided to carefully…
