With a random-looking spatter of paint specks, a pair of cameras, and a whole lot of computer processing, engineer Mark Iadicola of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been helping the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation wi

One of the cornerstones of quality and lean Six Sigma is data: “We insist on it.” “Don’t tell us what you think the situation is; let the data do the talking.” “In God we trust—all others bring data.” You get the idea.

(Jossey-Bass/Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- The Innovative Team, by Chris Grivas and Gerard Pucciois (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2012) an engaging business fable that reveals the impact our underlying w

(Heidenhain: Schaumburg, IL) -- Heidenhain Corp. has announced the latest version of it's PC-based QUADRA-CHEK Metrology software, which provides advanced functionality for inspection measurement machines.

(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its CADCAM products at WESTEC, Booth No. 2812, March 27–29, 2012, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

(Fixlogix: Olivet, MI) -- Developing CMM fixtures for flexible plastic parts or thin-walled stampings has always been challenging. This is especially true if the call-out is for the part to be inspected in an unconstrained condition.

(MSC: Irvine, CA) -- The Measurement Science Conference (MSC) 2012 will focus on the future of measurement science and the challenges that we face moving into the future.

(Lean Frontiers: Fishers, IN) -- This year’s Training Within Industry (TWI) Summit boasts two of the world’s foremost lean pioneers.

Any company that attempts to reduce inventory and its associated costs brings its own unique advantages and challenges to the battle.

I found that training to run a marathon is a lot like completing a quality improvement project. I ran my first full marathon in November 2011, and as I was completing my training, I came across this quote about quality improvement from V.