Do More for Less With an EQMS
Greater demands on resources and tighter controls on cost affect more than just manufacturing processes.
Excellence Is Not an Event; It’s a Habit
Ford Motor Co. has 65 major plants and facilities on six continents. How does a big company like Ford ensure all the stakeholders are invested in making sure excellence is a habit, not a series of one-off events?
Olympus Releases Stream Image-Analysis Software v. 1.8
(Olympus: Center Valley, PA) -- Designed for multifaceted and complex microimaging applications, Olympus Stream Image-Analysis software v. 1.8 makes it easy to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. Just released to U.S.
Incorporating Critical Thinking into Lean Six Sigma
The three value concepts of my new lean Six Sigma model are based on the Chinese terms shin,
Probit Analysis: Down Goes the Meathouse!
Whenever something suddenly fell apart, my grandfather used to exclaim, “Down goes the meathouse!” I don’t know where that expression came from—as a child I often pictured a flabby house of raw meat caving in on itself.
The Robotic Equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife
The device doesn’t look like much: a caterpillar-sized assembly of metal rings and strips resembling something you might find buried in a home-workshop drawer. But the technology behind it, and the long-range possibilities it represents, are quite remarkable.
Five ICS5 Scale Models Introduced by Mettler-Toledo
(Mettler Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- METTLER TOLEDO is offering five new scale models in the ICS family: ICS425, ICS435, ICS445, ICS465 and ICS685.
Audits: How to Achieve ‘Flying Colors’
If you work for an organization involved with meeting the requirements of a quality system standard, specification, or government regulation, sooner or later you will be on the receiving end of a quality system audit.
High-Intensity Pressure Transducers and Microphones for Aerodynamic Studies
(Meggitt: San Juan Capistrano, CA) -- Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the successful application of Endevco 8507C rugged, miniature piezoresistive pressure transducers, as well as its full range of acoustic microphones, to support the requirements of hypersonic, t
Global Cooperation Helps Expand Safety Net
Every year, millions of products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flood into the United States from 150 countries. Ensuring these products are safe and effective can be daunting task.
