For some time, auto experts have reported that objective quality differences have all but disappeared across most automotive brands.

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with private industry and other government agencies, have produced a new reference material for beryllium.

According the Metris web site, as a result of a mandatory reopening of the takeover bid of Nikon Corp. (through NIMD SPRL, a wholly-owned Belgian subsidiary) on Metris, NIMD SPRL holds 11,980,911 shares and thus holds 95.04 percent of the Metris shares.

(Infinity QS International: Chantilly, VA) -- InfinityQS International, a provider of real-time statistical process control (SPC) software, recently announced that Kraft Foods has selected InfinityQS ProFicient 4 for the global rollout of SPC, Hazard Analysis and Critical Contro

There are several challenges that can arise when you start the process of measuring micro and meso scale parts. Some important factors to consider before you begin the actual part measuring are: part handling, cleaning, and fixturing.

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It was the great W. Edwards Deming who first applied this tenet, “Drive out fear,” to quality management in his book Out of the Crisis (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1982) It’s one of his 14 Points for Management.

(IBM: Armonk, NY) -- A new IBM study reveals that despite tough economic times, Americans at all income levels are refusing to sacrifice quality, value, and nutrition to save money on food, and health and beauty purchases. The current economy has, however, led U.S.

(ANSI: New York) -- Nine leading standards organizations have announced that they will sponsor a free event on Oct. 2, introducing Congressional staff to the U.S. private sector–led approach to standards.

Aviation safety is a very critical issue.