CMSC Conference to Showcase Metrology White Papers
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
The Coordinate Measuring Systems Conference Society recently announced its pick of 15 white papers to be presented at this year’s Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference. The event will be held July 18–22 at the Hyatt Regency Austin in Austin, Texas… McBain Instruments Partners with VisiTech International
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
McBain Instruments and VisiTech International Ltd. recently partnered to distribute three confocal microscopy systems. The distribution agreement will include three of VisiTech’s scanning systems: the VT-Infinity, a high-speed multi-point confocal… Auditor and Training Certification Association Takes New Direction
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
The International Auditor and Training Certification Association recently changed its name to reflect new priorities. The organization is now called the International Personnel Certification Association, a name that reflects a new focus on personnel… SAI Global Announces Acquisition
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
SAI Global Ltd. recently acquired Easy i Holdings Ltd., a compliance training and awareness solutions company with operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. Ross Wraight, SAI Global CEO, says the acquisition is part of the company’s… ASQ, RABQSA Reach Accord on New Certification Standard
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality and RABQSA International recently announced an agreement that recognizes ASQ-certified auditors as RABQSA provisional auditors, also. The agreement will allow ASQ-certified quality auditors (CQA) certified by RABQSA… ISO Standards Makers Meet in Switzerland
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
Leading groups of international experts that develop standards for the International Organization for Standardization recently gathered in Geneva to discuss the efficiency and global relevance of ISO’s standards development system. Every working day… Improved ISO/IEC 17799 Standard Makes Information More Secure
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
An improved version of ISO/IEC 17799, which has become the e-commerce community’s international benchmark for information security management, was recently published. The new version broadens the standard’s definition of information security,… TÜV America Expands Canadian Safety Services
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Council of Canada recently approved an extension to the scope of TÜV America Inc.’s accreditation to include testing services for the safety of machinery. TÜV America’s scope is now among the most comprehensive, enabling the company to… Hexagon Attempts Takeover of Leica Geosystems
Mon, 07/11/2005 - 22:00
A week after Leica Geosystems rejected its surprise acquisition offer, Hexagon Metrology has mounted an effort to buy all outstanding shares of the Swiss metrology company. Hexagon has offered Leica shareholders 440 Swiss… GAGEpack Release Features Enhanced Measurement Systems Analysis
Mon, 07/11/2005 - 22:00
PQ Systems Inc. recently released an enhanced version of its GAGEpack EZ software that includes new measurement systems analysis and gage management capabilities. Other new features include maintenance scheduling, robust reporting features and user-…
