Hazardous-Substance-Free Conference Announced
Mon, 04/17/2006 - 22:00
An upcoming symposium will offer attendees a unique environment to learn about the production of hazardous-substance-free (HSF) products. HSPM2006 International Leadership Symposium for Hazardous Substance Process Management will include a… Application Deadline for Nonprofit Baldrige Pilot Program Approaching
Mon, 04/17/2006 - 22:00
Nonprofit organizations have until May 25 to submit applications to be part of a pilot Baldrige Award program. The National Institute for Standards and Technology, which administers the Baldrige Award, will accept applications from… CMSC Will Showcase State-Of-The-Art Measurement Tools
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Metrology experts from around the globe will gather at the 22nd-annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference from July 17–21, 2006, at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, Florida. CMSC is the only North American conference dedicated solely… Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory Acquires Precision Metrology
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Davis Inotek Calibration Laboratory recently acquired Precision Metrology Inc. The acquisition of PMI, which is based in San Diego, will allow Davis Inotek to expand its ability to provide instrument calibration for manufacturers in Southern… Vibration and Shock Measurement Training Announced
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Equipment Reliability Institute will host a training program for vibration and shock test fixture design on Nov. 14–16 in Las Vegas. The course is for test engineers in laboratories that perform vibration and shock tests in a variety of sectors.… Endevco Announces Korean Partnership
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Endevco Corp. recently formed a partnership with Global Noise and Vibration Co., a Korean company. “The partnership will allow Endevco to expand its Korean business opportunities by having Global Noise and Vibration Co. as an authorized reseller… Microfluidics Metrology System Receives Innovation Award
Wed, 04/12/2006 - 22:00
Cascade Microtech Inc. recently received Electronic Products’ Product of the Year award for its L-Series Microfluidics Metrology System. The editors of the periodical evaluated thousands of products launched in 2005 on their innovation of… Pursuing Quality in Uzbekistan
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 22:00
March 17 marked the first anniversary of the formation of the Quality Managers Club, a growing group of Uzbek quality professionals. The group was formed by TUV Academy and several consulting companies in Uzbekistan, which realized… Using Lean to Improve the Value Stream
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 22:00
A recently released book uses lean principles to illustrate how to improve the value chains of various industries. Improving the Extended Value Stream: Lean for the Entire Supply Chain, (Productivity Press, 2006), by Darren Dolcemascolo,… Ticket Price Doesn’t Determine Flight Quality
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 22:00
A study that examined consumer feedback from 17 airlines found the best-performing airlines were low-fare carriers. For the third consecutive year, Jet Blue Airways was ranked as the best-performing airline in the 2005 Airline Quality Rating (AQR…