(Sokkia: Olathe, KS) -- Sokkia Corp. introduces the NET05X—a new manual 3-D station that provides unparalleled precision in a broad range of applications such as surveying, engineering, construction, and industrial 3-D measurement.

Pick up any article or book, attend any conference on Six Sigma, or talk with any Black Belt or Master Black Belt and you will hear the Six Sigma gospel about the importance of the voice of the customer.

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(Delcam: Windsor, ON, Canada) -- Delcam International Inc. will launch the new version of its FeatureCAM feature-based machining software at the American Manufacturing Exposition (AMMO) taking place in Las Vegas, Aug. 17–19, at Booth No. 428.

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

(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.

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.