For decades, traditional touch probes on coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have been the gold standard by which parts have been inspected and verified.

(Wilson Instruments: Norwood, MA) -- Wilson Instruments, an Instron company and the originator of the Rockwell

(Kistler Instrument Corp.: Amherst, NY) -- The Type 9129AA dynamometer  from Kistler Instrument Corp. has an impressively low overall height of 32 mm and large measuring range of up to ±10 kN.

(Johnson Gage: Bloomfield, CT) -- Recognized as the industry leader in thread inspection systems and technology, Johnson Gage has introduced the affordably priced Centrax Runout and Concentricity Inspection System for verification of cylindrical runout or concentricity in manufacturing or inspec

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (

(Olympus NDT Inc.: Waltham, MA) -- Solid laminate aircraft composites can be internally damaged by impacts in a way that isn't visible on the outer surface.

(ANSI: New York) -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Quality (ASQ) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is now offering accreditation for companies certifying recyclers of electronic equipment under the Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredit

Today I received a sales call from a person interested in becoming a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He had what I call a "can't do" personality. This is the diametric opposite of the "can do" person.

Do you hear Six Sigma professionals express frustration that the organization does not support their efforts? 

The aerospace sector has the most stringent quality standards in the world. The big name manufacturers and their suppliers are constantly adapting new technologies to speed up inspection while maintaining tolerances that are tighter than most other businesses.