Are You Low or High Maintenance?
I was recently watching the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” and there’s that funny scene where Harry tells Sally that she’s high maintenance:
I was recently watching the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” and there’s that funny scene where Harry tells Sally that she’s high maintenance:
With growing interest in using nanoparticles for everything from antibacterial socks to medical imaging to electronic devices, the need to understand the environmental, health, and safety risks of these particles also grows.
Recently, I wrote a list of “12 Things Good Bosses Believe.” Now I want to delve into the ninth belief mentioned in that article: “Innovation is crucial to every team a
Conceptual
ISO 9001 is an “audit standard” and CMMI is a “process model”. Hence, conceptually, they are quite different- it is almost like Apples and Oranges and hence cannot be compared, even though ISO 9001 standard is also based on “process approach”.
CMMI focuses on engineering and project management processes whereas ISO’s focus is generic in nature.
(Verisurf Software: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software Inc. has unveiled the GagePlate system, a major innovation that dramatically expands the capabilities of Master3DGage, the portable, rapid, 3-D inspection solution.
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec) -- Creaform, a global leader in 3-D technology and digital solutions, has launched a challenge to show everyone that no 3-D project is impossible for its innovative technology and support.
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- The University at Buffalo has announced two new courses, the Certified Change Management Professional program, and the Blue Belt Lean Certification program.
(The Baumer Group: Southington, CT) -- For machine vision systems that integrate GigE cameras, network components, sensors, and encoders, Baumer’s revolutionary GigE Trigger device can now be used to control most functions of GigE cameras, including triggering, power, and acquisition of images.
(SME: Toronto) -- As executive chairman and co-founder of Martinrea International Inc., a Canadian auto-parts supplier recognized for its leadership in advanced technical systems and program management, Rob Wildeboer knows first-hand just how important innovation can be.
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology Inc.
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