(Gemba Academy: Morro Bay, CA) -- Gemba Academy, a provider of online lean manufacturing and lean enterprise training, announces a no-cost webinar on May 23, 2012, at 1 p.m. CDT, presented by Bob Emiliani, titled “The Leader’s Role in Lean Success.”

(Productivity Press: Boca Raton, FL) -- Recent advancements in information systems and computer technology have led to developments in equipment and robotic technology that have permanently changed the characteristics of manufacturing equipment.

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- A new book from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), The Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt Handbook, was created to reflect the most current thinking among key Six Sigma leaders regarding what should be contained in the ASQ Master Black Belt Body of Knowledge.

(Jossey-Bass: San Francisco) -- Meditation and business do mix.

(National Instruments: Austin, TX) -- National Instruments will renew its Green Engineering Grant program in 2012. The grant program aids eligible small companies and research groups focused on innovative control and measurement applications in renewable energy and clean-tech fields worldwide.

(AIAG: Southfield, MI) -- The  Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), developer and promoter of solutions to help manufacturers, service providers, and OEM suppliers operate at peak performance, has launched a new training program for Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluati

(Cybermetrics: Phoenix) -- Cybermetrics, developer of calibration and maintenance management, and supply chain software solutions, is offering a no-cost seminar on Wed., May 16, 2012, in Schaumburg, Illinois, at the Gateway Executive Park, 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400.

(API: Rockville, MD -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has released the latest generation of its hand-held probing and scanning instrument, the I-360. The new I-360 features an ergonomic handle grip that is easier to use when taking measurements and a lighter body weight of just 3 pounds.

(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Metrology CT is the fusion of metrology and X-ray computed tomography (CT). X-ray has long been used for industrial applications. With X-ray CT, a number of 2-D X-ray images are taken at different angles around the sample.

(Siemens PLM Software: Plano, TX) -- Today’s manufacturing leaders are constantly assessing their ability to become more flexible, more sustainable, and competitive, but this requires the determination to continually assess production capability in the most efficient means possible.