New Alliance Focuses on Manufacturing Improvements
Mon, 08/15/2005 - 22:00
Activplant Corp. and Harbour Consulting Inc. have allied to provide manufacturing improvements to the automotive and other industries. The alliance will allow Activplant clients to simultaneously work with Harbour to evaluate their overall… New Quality Management Book Focuses in Construction
Mon, 08/15/2005 - 22:00
Many client organizations are starting to require formal evidence of quality management capability as a condition for signing construction contracts or partnership agreements. This is where Quality Management in Construction (Gower Publishing Co.,… ASQ Conference to Demonstrate Cost-Effective SOX Compliance
Mon, 08/15/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will host a two-day conference that will demonstrate how to use mandatory financial reporting to improve overall operations. “Beyond Compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley—Financial Benefits From Integrating Your Management… FARO Receives Large Order From Boeing
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
The Boeing Co. recently ordered 10 Laser Trackers from FARO Technologies Inc. FARO reports that Boeing will use the Laser Tracker Xi units for its rotorcraft facility in Philadelphia to dimensionally control the manufacture, modernization and… Davis Inotek Acquires Northwest Calibration Systems
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory recently acquired Northwest Calibration Systems, as part of the laboratory’s ongoing expansion strategy. The calibration provider reports that the acquisition will strengthen its portfolio by adding Northwest’s… Instron Expands Calibration Services
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Instron Corp. recently received accreditation for ISO 376 calibration of secondary force standards. The company also expanded its calibration services. In addition to force, strain and hardness measurements, Instron now offers accredited on-site… New Partnership Establishes Australian Presence for Endevco Corp.
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Vitech Reliability Systems has agreed to become reseller for Endevco Corp.’s products and services, broadening Endevco’s presence to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks Endevco’s first foray into the Australian and New Zealand markets… National Technical Systems Completes EMI Testing on Navy Mine System
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
National Technical Systems Inc. recently completed electromagnetic interference testing on the U.S. Navy’s Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System (LMRS). The testing satisfies the MIL-STD-461E standard for undesirable radio frequency transmissions… Standards Engineering Society Plans Conference
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Engineering Society will hold its 54th annual conference Aug. 15–16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event, entitled “Standards—Pillars for Success,” will feature a keynote address from Mark Hurwitz, ANSI’s president and CEO, along… Standards Conference to Examine Globalization
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Globalization and the effects of the Chinese manufacturing will be among the topics at the American National Standards Institute’s second annual leadership conference. The conference will be held Nov. 9–10 in Phoenix, and will bring together…
