California RoHS Seminars Announced
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
To demonstrate how manufacturers can comply with the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS), the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting organization will host two day-long seminars this month. The first will be held… Mercury Marine Completes 1,000th Lean Six Sigma Project
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
Employees of Mercury Marine recently completed their 1,000th lean Six Sigma project. Mercury Marine, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, began using Six Sigma and lean concepts in its manufacturing processes in 2003… TÜV SUD Extends Pharmaceutical, Chemical Services
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
TÜV SUD AG, the parent company of TÜV SÜD America, recently acquired two German companies, a move that will allow it to extend its services in the chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries. Effective Oct. 1, the materials technology… U.S. Automakers Close the Quality Gap
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
Despite rising vehicle costs and high gas prices, consumers gave the auto industry its highest perceived quality rating in a decade, according to the Quarterly Quality Report. Compiled by the American Society for Quality, the report… Pilot Health Care Program Succeeds
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center reports that a pilot lean and Six Sigma program it led in four Michigan hospitals saved up to $4.1 million. Four northern Michigan hospitals took part in the eight-month program. They reported… Crystal Ball Available in French, Spanish and German
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
Decisioneering Inc. recently released its widely used Crystal Ball software in Spanish, French and German versions. The software was previously translated into Japanese, and Decisioneering reports that its growing worldwide customer base… Six Sigma in Software and IT
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
Professionals in the software and information technology industries will learn to implement Six Sigma at a WCBF Inc. conference Nov. 8 and 9 in San Francisco. The event has been designed to provide attendees with proven approaches to… UGS to Host Digital Manufacturing Conference
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
UGS Corp., a provider of product life-cycle management (PLM) software and services, will soon host its 4th annual Digital Manufacturing Symposium in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference will be held Sept. 13–14 at the Conference & Event… Hexagon Metrology Opens New Headquarters
Tue, 09/05/2006 - 22:00
Hexagon Metrology will host an opening celebration of its new North American headquarters in the Quonset Business Park in Kingston, Rhode Island, on Sept. 14. Guests will include Governor Donald L. Carcieri; Saul Kaplan, Rhode Island… Army Depot Wins a Maintenance Award
Tue, 09/05/2006 - 22:00
Red River Army Depot recently won the Department of Defense’s highest award for depot-level maintenance, and it credited its lean Six Sigma program for the recognition of its High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Recapitalization…