(Capture 3D: Novi, MI) -- See what’s NEW and BLUE at Capture 3D. Mark your calendar for Dec. 8.

(Zontec Inc.: Cincinnati) -- Zontec Inc. has announced 10 new features for its Synergy 1000T v. 7.0 statistical process control (SPC) software that is due for general release Dec. 1.

(NIST: Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has named seven organizations as recipients of the 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement, and visionary leadership.

(Honeywell: Minneapolis) -- Honeywell, a global supplier of test-and-measurement sensor solutions, has introduced a new website featuring easy-to-use product configuration and online

(Business901: Fort Wayne, IN) -- Released as an e-book, Lean Marketing House, by Joe Dager (Business901, 2010) is now available for downloading.

(Alternative Vision Corp.: Tucson, AZ) -- Tattile srl, the Mairano, Italy-based developer of machine-vision solutions, announces the first release of its Antares Engine Toolkit for LabVIEW.

Consider the following scenario: It’s 8 a.m. and you’re in an upscale hotel in Times Square—part of a well-known chain you regularly frequent—getting ready for a crucial business meeting. As you turn on your hairdryer, the power goes out.

There are leaders and there are followers. There is nothing wrong with following the lead of someone, especially when that person is knowledgeable and imparts wisdom. Leaders often say they hope their instruction inspires people to help others someday.

Nearly 6 percent of greenhouse gases generated by humans are due to the flow of products to consumers.