(NAHQ: Gleview, Illinois) -- To improve the safety of laboratory medicine, the National Quality Forum (NQF) has endorsed six preferred practices for measuring and reporting patient safety and communication in l

The term, poka-yoke (pronounced poh-kah-yoh-keh), may sound vaguely familiar and kind of fun, and even conjure up images of a dance at wedding receptions; however, poka-yoke is a quality tool that has prevented incalculable waste in the man

This is the second report from the author, who is currently working in Afghanistan. Don’t miss his first article, “Ensuring Quality in a War Zone.” 
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Do no harm. Do good. With these two basic concepts, socially responsible organizations (SRO) are able to achieve positive bottom-line results while supporting the environment and society.

(Innovmetric: Québec, Canada) -- The growing popularity of 3-D digitizers, such as laser scanners, white-light digitizers, portable CMMs, and laser trackers, has opened the door to a wide array of new applications in the manufacturing world.

(Hexagon Metrology Inc.: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology Inc.

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uestion: What’s the difference between a satisfied customer and a devoted follower?

(Apriso Inc.: Long Beach, CA) --Manufacturers embracing lean as a corporate philosophy understand that business processes must be steadily improved to gain efficiency, improve quality, cut waste, and enhance your value stream.

The 5S System is one of the most powerful activities of lean manufacturing. The 5S philosophy focuses on simplifying the work environment, reducing waste, and improving quality and safety.

(CMS: Issaquah, WA) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) announced today it is conducting an online industry survey for experts and novices working in the field of metrology.