We ran a contest recently asking readers to reshape some of the words they use every day, and the results were both surprising and funny.

(OSRAM: Munich, Germany) -- A fast laser diode of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors provides light for the new 3-D camera from the Swedish manufacturer FOTONIC. The component has been developed specially for 3-D cameras like the FOTONIC C70.

(ISO 9000 Conference: Pittsburgh) -- Because the International Lean and Six Sigma Conference is created by practitioners for practitioners, it has become one of the most popular lean Six Sigma conferences in the world.

Many appliance, big box, and other stores recommend the purchase of extended warranties to go with consumer electronics. They are available for automobiles as well, but they are rarely if ever cost effective.

(PPT Vision: Bloomington, MN) -- PPT VISION now extends a full, one-year guarantee on its complete line of machine vision camera installations, including hardware, software, and accessories, as well as the overall performance in meeting the application requirements.

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(LATAB: Vällingby, Sweden) -- LATAB, the Swedish manufacturer of LED lighting systems for industrial image processing, is expanding its range of ring lights, dome, and coaxial lights by adding RGB models.

(SGS: Geneva) -- SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has completed construction of an inspection and laboratory facility in Carson, California.

(Thomson Reuters: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Thomson Reuters has released its third annual study identifying the 10 top U.S. health systems based on quality of care, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

(ISO: Geneva) -- With already a wide-ranging portfolio of more than 18,600 international standards covering everything from screw sizes to social responsibility, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) continues to diversify its scope with the recent addition and expansion of fiv