If you think the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) is a run-of-the-mill conference, be prepared to have those preconceived notions shattered. There is a comfortable grassroots feel to this five-day event.

If there is a common personality trait among metrologists, it is that we love to argue our point. In the true spirit of “everyone is entitled to my opinion,” lively debate is always present when you get more than one of us in a room together.

What if there are things you are doing—or not doing—that are sabotaging your success? What if there are a few key things you’re missing that could help you get even better results? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s by getting feedback.

“Who wants to be chairperson of the fundraising committee?” asked the company president.

The room became quiet, and as I glanced around the table, I saw a dozen perfect poker faces. No one wanted this responsibility. No one was going to commit.

Clarity is extremely valuable for building profitable strategies and conducting sustainable business. Without clarity many firms refrain from taking strategic steps in fear of the unknown, leaving them stagnant and eventually uncompetitive.

(DLS Electronic Systems: Wheeling, IL) -- DLS Electronic Systems Inc. is offering a workshop and seminar, “EMC by Your Design,” scheduled for Oct. 18–20, 2011 in Northbrook, Illinois. Curriculum developed by Donald L.

Registration for the 2nd Annual Lean Logistics Summit will be closing soon. To reserve your seat at this exclusive event, register today. Attendance at this summit is purposefully limited to a select few to boost attendee-to-presenter and attendee-to-attendee interaction.

(APQC: Houston) -- Quality is a key concern for many organizations as they return to the business of doing business. In many instances this means recalibrating how to effectively measure quality for their organization.

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- On June 10, 2011, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Awards Board approved the name change of the Inspection Division Scholarship to the H. James Harrington Scholarship.

(Newport: Irvine, CA) -- Newport Corp., a global leader in lasers and photonics solutions that make, manage and measure light, has introduced the Integrity VCS Series vibration control system designed specifically to provide an economical and stable platform for basic photonic research and dev