(GBMP Inc.: Boston) -- “Easier, Better, Faster, Cheaper: How Do We Improve?” is the theme of the sixth annual Northeast Shingo Prize Conference, which will take place Oct. 19–20 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

(Instron: Norwood, MA) -- Instron announces its new line of universal materials testing equipment.

(The Modal Shop: Cincinnati) -- Major parts recalls cost a company more than just money. A damaged reputation can be a large, long-term loss, negatively affecting sales for years to come—especially if the recalled parts are safety-critical.

(Pilgrim Software: Tampa, FL) -- New food safety regulations moving through the U.S. Congress, combined with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), demand greater safety management by food processors.

(Pointools: London) -- Software from Pointools is being used to create 3-D walk-through models to explore the viability of laser scanning on the moon and Mars.

(University Alliance: Tampa, FL) -- There’s no doubt that professionals with the right post-recession skills will have the best career options. That same knowledge can also strengthen their bank accounts, according to a U.S.

(Productivity Europe: Olney, UK) – Productivity Europe presents Visual Workplace—Visual Thinking, a two-day workplace seminar conducted by Gwendolyn Galsworth, Ph.D., July 6–7, held at Britvic Soft Drinks in Rugby, England.

(KIDASA Software: Austin, Texas) -- KIDASA Software Inc. announces the release of v. 2010 of Milestones Professional. Both 32-bit and 64 bit versions are available. Milestones Professional earned the “compatible with Windows 7” logo.

(Pinpoint Laser Systems: Peabody, MA) -- Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a new four-axis microgage receiver that provides useful alignment information for evaluating and correcting machinery alignment problems.

(EMVA: Munich) -- During a press conference at AUTOMATICA 2010, European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) Vice President Cor Maas noted, “The European machine vision industry is well on track to return to substantial growth this year.