(Nikon Metrology NV: Leuven, Belgium) -- The corporate name of Metris has been changed to Nikon Metrology NV.

(Baumer: Southington, CT) -- To eliminate the problems associated with fluid leaking from tanks, pumps, vessels, trays, and other containers, Baumer has introduced the FODK 23 optical sensor for leak monitoring.

In the fast growing market for wind power systems, quality assurance according to international industrial standards has become an important issue.

(Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc.: Pompano Beach, FL) -- The Digital Pocket Microscope from Paul N. Gardner Co.

(Qualitest USA: Plantation, FL) -- Qualitest introduces the latest addition to its hardness tester family. The QualiBrineller is an advanced load cell type Brinell hardness tester applying loads from 62.5 kgf to 3,000 kgf.

(Micropelt GmbH: Freiburg, Germany) -- Aircraft maintenance will be easier in the future, with sensors monitoring the aircraft skin. If the sensors detect any dents or cracks they will send a radio message to a monitoring unit.

(Laser Design Inc.: Minneapolis) -- Laser Design Inc.

(ISO: Geneva) -- ISO has just launched a compilation on CD-ROM of its entire collection of Technical Product Specification (TPS) standards, which are essential to manufacturing on a global basis, and provide a common language for product and contract specification, and other communication along

(Mettler-Toledo Inc.: Columbus, OH) -- METTLER-TOLEDO introduces the new G20 Compact Titrator, which combines simplicity and dependability in one instrument.

(Mettler-Toledo Inc.: Columbus, OH) -- METTLER-TOLEDO introduces the new G20 Compact Titrator, which combines simplicity and dependability in one instrument.