ANSI Calls for Participation on ISO Social Responsibility Group
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization Technical Management Board is circulating a new work item proposal for an ISO Guidance Standard on Social Responsibility. The first meeting of the ISO/TMB group that will develop the proposed ISO SR… SME Plans Manufacturing Summit
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will host its 2nd annual Automation & Assembly Summit April 18–20 in St. Louis.The conference, titled “Achieving World-Class Manufacturing with Advanced Automation,” will feature more than 50 technical… Nanometrics and August Technology Announce Merger
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
Nanometrics Inc. and August Technology Corp. have announced that they plan to merge. As a single corporate entity, August Nanometrics Inc. will provide comprehensive inspection, and measurement and analysis systems to the global semiconductor,… Zeiss Presents Entrepreneur Awards
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
Carl Zeiss AQ recently presented three awards to young entrepreneurs for their outstanding business plans in the German optical technologies industry. It was the first time the company widely advertised the competition in Europe. First place was… Health Plans Sign on for Nationwide Quality Improvement Effort
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has announced that 39 health plans have committed to participate in NCQA’s Quality Plus program.Collectively, the plans cover 11.5 million Americans. Quality Plus standards focus on the depth, accuracy… DNV Certification Accredited to RC 14001
Mon, 01/31/2005 - 22:00
DNV Certification was recently accredited to perform audits to RC 14001 by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Program (ANAB). The RC 14001 standard combines components of ISO 14001 and Responsible Care into one audit. In doing so, RC14001 goes… Statit Software to Host SPC for Health Care Industry Seminar
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
Statit Software will host a seminar that examines the use of statistical process control in the health care industry. The two-day seminar, to be held Feb. 7–8 in Corvallis, Oregon, will be facilitated by Marilyn and Robert Hart, authors of… Rollomatic Releases Innovative Laser Measurement Tool
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
Rollomatic Inc. recently released the LS-Smart, a noncontact laser-based system that measures run-out and the diameter of surgical and medical cutting tools. The device was specifically designed to accommodate long, thin components with run-out… BSI Management Announces ISO 13485 Training
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
BSI Management Systems will host several training options for professionals interested in medical device training. “Understanding ISO 13485” is a one-day course designed to give attendees a broad understanding of the standard and its requirements.… Indian Quality Health Care Conference Announced
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
An upcoming conference in India will explore quality principles in the health care industry. “Quality Health Care in a Changing Environment: Opportunities & Challenges,” will be held in Mumbai, India, Feb. 5–6. It’s being organized by Seth GS…