For the Coordinate Metrology Society, CMSC 2013 will be recognized as a landmark year in its quest to provide state-of-the-art information and best practices to the metrology industry. Twenty-seven technical presentations were delivered at this conference, and I could not be more impressed with the knowledge and expertise behind them.

CMSC 2013 was held this year in San Diego, California, and its success would not be possible without all the hard work behind the scenes. Members of our Executive Committee generously donate their time and knowledge during the year to promote and progress the goals of the organization we firmly believe in.

In a few months, we will roll into our 30th year of the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). I have witnessed the hard work of many dedicated people to build a strong foundation, and the enduring support of lifetime members each and every year. It is rare to see an organization that is backed by volunteers last for more than a decade, let alone three!

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