Join the Coordinate Metrology Society in Reno, July 12–16, at the spacious Grand Sierra Resort for the 26th annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC).

Rather than focusing on sales, as do most trade shows, this unique event for 3-D coordinate metrology focuses on technical education, yet showcases the latest in cutting-edge portable coordinate metrology systems, software, and supporting hardware throughout 30,000 square feet of exhibition space.

For more information on the CMSC plus tour and recreation information (e.g., multiple social events in which to interact and network with the “Who’s Who” of the metrology world), visit www.cmsc.org/cmsc-attendee-information.

An interview with Grace Duffy, Public health expert for the American Society for Quality and coauthor of The Public Health Quality Improvement Handbook, along with Ron Bialek and John Moran.

Duffy discusses how quality improvement tools were used as part of the H1N1 vaccination program.

This interview was recorded at the 2009 Quality Expo, prior to passage of the latest federal health care legislation.

Micklewright suggests applying lean principles to your quality management system.

Downsize Documentation

• Companies tend to overdocument their QMS

• Sort your documents

• Check the revision record of documents

• Check documents from old standards

• Check contents of documents

• Create two-page quality manual

Using quick changeover to modify documents

• Value stream map of documentation

• Reduce wasted time in creating, modifying or approving documents

Integrating lean into your QMS

• Lean, ISO 9001, and other quality programs often duplicate each other

For more information on making a lean QMS, read Micklewright's book: Lean ISO 9001: Adding Spark to your ISO 9001 QMS and Sustainability to your Lean Efforts available at the ASQ book store.

This Optical Gaging Products video outlines the considerations choosing the appropriate measuring technology for your application.

* The size of your part

* 2-D or 3-D measurement

* Accuracy

* Throughput

* Single sensor or multisensor

For more information visit www.ogpnet.com

The basics of measurement tools and techniques never goes out of style. Quality Digest's Technorazzi series of online instructional videos, hosted by editor in chief Dirk Dusharme and presented by Craig Howell of CPM Labs, is today's best resource for tips and training on the proper use of everything from dial calipers to vision systems.

Now, Dirk and Craig will take it to the next level with a LIVE streaming video event that will offer instruction on the use of several typical pieces of measurement equipment. You'll have the opportunity to e-mail Dirk and Craig your questions and comments, which they'll address in a HANDS-ON, REAL-TIME manner. You'll be able to hear AND see their responses as they happen.

In this episode of Profile in Quality we interview Wayne Ferch, president and CEO of Feather River Hospital.

 Feather River Hospital is a 101-bed facility nestled into the hills in Paradise, California. It is a three-time winner of the Baldrige-based California Awards For Performance Excellence (CAPE). In 2008 it won CAPE's highest honor, the Gold-level Eureka Award.

Today Feather River Hospital is pursuing the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Scott Paton, Quality Digest's editor at large interviews Denise Robitaille, co-author of "The Insider's Guide to ISO 9001:2008." Robitaille is also a technical expert and member of U.S. TAG 176.

In this episode, Robitaille discusses corrective action.

Scott Paton, Quality Digest's editor at large interviews Denise Robitaille, co-author of "The Insider's Guide to ISO 9001:2008." Robitaille is also a technical expert and member of U.S. TAG 176.

In this episode, Robitaille discusses why a revision was needed to ISO 9001.

Mike Micklewright asks why so many organizations that say they are practicing lean receive nonconformities related to preventive actions during their ISO 9001 audit?

Also covered: Overview of 8 Wastes

1) Defects

2) Overproduction

3) Waiting

4) Not using employees minds or skills

5) Transportation

6) Inventory

7) Motion

8) Excess processing