Six Sigma Program ROI Directly Related to Investment Size
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
A new survey of 1,200 Six Sigma professionals shows that the more companies invest in their Six Sigma projects, the greater the return. Companies that invested less than $500,000 were most likely to break even, at best, while companies that invested… RABQSA Suspends Competency-Based Training Deadline
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
RABQSA has announced the suspension of its Certification Training Plan, requiring auditors to transition to competency-based certification schemes for quality management systems (QMS), environmental management systems (EMS), food safety, and… IAOB Appoints New Managing Director
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
Michael F. Brennan is the new managing director of the International Automotive Oversight Bureau.The IAOB is the U.S. oversight office of the International Automotive Task Force. Brennan will be responsible for the bureau’s oversight of ISO/TS 16949… Shanghai Leads China in Quality-Exam Pass Rate
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
Quality professionals in Shanghai have a 10-percent higher pass rate on quality-certification exams than quality professionals in other parts of China. The Shanghai Academy of Quality Management reports that the nationwide average pass rate for the… PowerSteering Releases Enhanced Software
Sun, 11/13/2005 - 22:00
PowerSteering Software recently released Enterprise 4.6, a product that provides unprecedented functionality for Six Sigma practitioners. Falling closely on the heels of the recent PowerSteering Enterprise release that contains more than 50… AMETEK Expands U.K. Calibration Services
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 22:00
AMETEK Calibration Instruments recently opened a direct-sales office in the United Kingdom. The office will operate as part of AMETEK Lloyd Instruments, which is based in Fareham, Hampshire. The new sales office is led by U.K. sales manager Ian… View Engineering Acquires Micro-Metric
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 22:00
View Engineering Inc. recently acquired Micro-Metric Inc., a manufacturer of high-precision noncontact dimensional and coordinate metrology systems. View Engineering provides high-accuracy, large-area video, and laser-based and coordinate measuring… Illinois Tool Works Acquires Instron
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 22:00
Illinois Tool Works Inc. has announced its acquisition of Instron Corp., a supplier of instruments, software and services for the testing of materials and structures. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, Instron has manufacturing facilities and… Rockwell Automation to Host Automation Fair
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 22:00
Rockwell Automation will host its annual Manufacturing Perspectives and Automation Fair next week in St. Louis. The Manufacturing Perspectives portion of the event will be held Nov. 15 at the Renaissance Grand Hotel. It will feature a full day of… Laboratories Receive ACIL Seal of Excellence Awards
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 22:00
The American Council of Independent Laboratories presented its Seal of Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Palm Springs , California, last month. Participants in the award program are committed to ensuring the integrity of laboratory data,…