Protection for Metrology Software Dongles
(DongleLockBox Co.: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) -- DongleLockbox Co. announced the release of a new protective device that helps secure USB software dongles (software keys) from theft, loss, and damage.
3-D Scanning: Collaborative Process Between Chrysler Departments
(Chrysler Group LLC: Auburn Hills, MI) -- In January 2010, an ATOS IIe white-light scanning system at Chrysler Group's Scientific Test Labs, Aero/Thermal, was looking a bit like PIXAR's Wall-E and badly in need of an update. The technology was at the end of its usable life-cycle.
SME's Annual Conference: A “Cool Geek” Candy Store
(Society of Manufacturing Engineers: Dearborn, MI) -- Manufacturing professionals who attend the 2011 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Annual Conference will have a tough time selecting which
"Toast Value Stream Mapping" Wins Shingo Prize
(GBMP: Boston, MA) -- The Shingo Prize announced this week that the GBMP Lean Training DVD "Toast Value Stream Mapping" will be honored with The Shingo Prize Research and Professional Publication Award at its annual conferenc
Next-Generation Mobile Mapping System Now Available
(AAM Group: Australia) -- The most evolved and comprehensive mobile laser scanning system in the world is now available from AAM. The Optech Lynx M1 Mobile Mapper represents the next generation in rapid collection of survey-grade 3-D data.
Siemens PLM NX Supports High-Definition 3-D
(Siemens PLM Software: Plano, TX) -- NX product design software, from Siemens PLM Software, now supports high-definition 3-D (HD3D) and visual reporting.
Book: <em>Strategies for a Lean Office</em>
(Productivity Press: Shelton, CT) -- Demystifying the application of lean methods is the goal behind author Drew Locher’s Lean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide from Productivity Pre
JAI Adds GigE Vision Interfaces to It’s 3-CCD Color Cameras
(JAI: San Jose, CA) -- JAI announces that it has begun shipping the AT-140GE and the AT-200GE, the latest in its industry-leading 3-CCD color camera series. The company had previously launched versions of these cameras with Camera Link digital interfaces.
Event: Free Lean Training in Leader Standard Work and TPM
(Gemba Research LLC: Mukilteo, WA) -- If you are in the Dallas area next Tuesday, Feb.
Don’t Miss the 2011 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference
(The Coordinate Metrology Society: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society, the preminent membership association for measurement professionals, will hold their 27th Annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) July 25–29 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.