Mon, 05/16/2005 - 22:00
A network of state-sponsored Baldrige Award programs has formed an alliance in an effort to bring added recognition—and possibly added funding—to their programs. The Alliance for Performance Excellence was formed about 18 months ago. Operated by an…
Mon, 05/16/2005 - 22:00
Specialized Technology Resources Inc., a quality assurance testing and compliance monitoring company, recently acquired the textiles testing business of Precision Processes Textiles Ltd. “PPT is a very strong brand within the UK textiles testing…
Mon, 05/16/2005 - 22:00
Hexagon Metrology released its new TesaStar M motorized probe head at a recent exposition held in Germany. The TesaStar M is a shank-mounted, motorized articulating probe head for CMMs. It’s capable of indexing in 5-degree increments, ±180 degrees…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
Renishaw recently released Renscan5, a new technology that allows highly accurate, ultra high-speed five-axis scanning measurement on CMMs; and REVO, a series of revolutionary head and probe systems that, according to the company, will redefine the…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
InnoCal Metrology Laboratory has added liquid-in-glass thermometers to its scope of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited measurement capabilities. In addition to glass thermometry, InnoCal is ISO-accredited to provide traceable temperate service on a wide range…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
The Mahr Group, parent company of Mahr Federal Inc., has acquired the majority interest in OKM GmbH, a German provider of universal-length measuring machines. Mahr reports that its stake in OKM will expand its horizontal length metrology portfolio…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
Sypris Test & Measurement is now offering a new course on total expanded measurement uncertainty for lay people and technicians. Unlike many courses that require previous knowledge on the subject, Sypris’ new course starts with a review of the…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
Instron recently moved its headquarters to Norwood, Massachusetts. The headquarters is located on a 50-acre site and includes a new customer center, expanded application lab and training center, and calibration center. Instron plans to make the…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
Brunswick Instrument Inc. recently introduced its Metrology Processor series of electronic dimensional inspection gages.There are several units available in the series, all of which contain powerful data processors and bright liquid-crystal graphic…
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
Cognex Corp., a leading supplier of machine vision systems, has announced its acquisition of DVT Corp., effective May 9. Under the terms of the agreement, Cognex purchased all the outstanding shares of DVT for approximately $115 million. Cognex will…