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… Online Quality Compass Now Available for Health Plan Comparison
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently released its first online version of Quality Compass, a health plan comparison tool. Quality Compass includes accreditation and HEDIS results on more than 250 commercial health care plans. It… Quality is Major Software-Development Challenge
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
Software quality was identified as one of the greatest challenges facing the software development community in a recent industrywide survey. Seventy-four percent of respondents reported that software quality is their biggest problem. Distributed… AIAG AutoTech 2005 to Spotlight Supply Chain Performance Improvement
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
The Automotive Industry Action Group’s AutoTech 2005 will be held Aug. 29–Sept. 1, and will include a substantial quality component. This year’s theme is “Streamlining the Industry,” featuring more than 70 educational sessions in five areas: quality… Pilgrim Software Earns Microsoft Competency
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
Pilgrim Software Inc. was recently recognized as one of just 12 Microsoft Independent Software Vendors for manufacturing. The designation will allow Pilgrim to receive Microsoft training, marketing and technical expertise. “Being an ISV has many… "Human Error" Prevention Seminar Planned
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
A seminar focused on understanding and preventing human error in decision making will be held Sept. 13 and 14 in Boston. The seminar will examine the root causes of human errors and discuss how they relate the quality improvement efforts. Ben… Online ISO 9001 Self-Assessment Available
Mon, 08/08/2005 - 22:00
Quality Technology Co. recently posted an ISO 9001 self-assessment checklist on its Web site. The checklist is available free until Aug. 31, and it allows users to assess their organization’s documentation, compliance and effectiveness processes. It… Intergraph Wins Air Force "Process Improvement" Contract
Tue, 08/02/2005 - 22:00
Intergraph Corp. recently signed a four-year contract with the U.S. Air Force to deploy and manage operational excellence programs. The contract covers continuous improvement, lean and Six Sigma programs at the Air Force Materiel Command at Warner…