Study Examines Successful Quality Function Structuring
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 22:00
A recent study of internal quality assurance functions found that hybridized quality structures provide the most reliable outcomes. “Improving the Quality Function: Driving Organizational Impact & Efficiency,” performed by Best Practices LLC,… Iowa’s Easter Seals Adopts Six Sigma
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 22:00
Iowa’s Easter Seals nonprofit organization recently adopted Six Sigma practices and it now expects to save thousands of dollars in ongoing Six Sigma projects. The organization partnered with Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. in 2000 to begin Six… Case Study: CMM Plus Laser Probe Equals Gains The new addition helps an aerospace supplier provide more complete inspection.
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
By adding a laser probe to a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), Sonaca, a large Belgian aerospace-structures supplier, has greatly increased the completeness of its inspections, obtaining full documentation of every component’s geometry. When the… Endevco Announces European Partnership
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
Europe-based FGP Sensors & Instrumentation recently began handling all of Endevco Corp.’s calibration services, allowing for direct service. “The collaborative efforts of Endevco and FGP mean we have raised the bar once again in setting the… X-ray Inspection Systems Provider YESTech Opens Singapore Office
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
YESTech Inc. recently opened a new office in Singapore to provide sales, training and technical support to its growing Southeast Asia customer base. The office will provide training and sales for YESTech’s YTV Series of automated optical inspection… NIST Accepting Applications for Voting System Testing Accreditation
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is now accepting applications from laboratories interested in becoming accredited to a new voting system testing program. The Voting System Testing program has been established as part of the… Intertek ETL Entela Boston Office Receives New Accreditation
Wed, 07/13/2005 - 22:00
The Boston office of Intertek ETL Entela recently received Automotive EMC Laboratory Recognition Program (AEMCLAP) accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. The facility is the only New England lab to receive the… 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… 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…