New Book Explores Lean-Six Sigma Integration
Tue, 05/17/2005 - 22:00
A new book that explores the use of an integrated lean Six Sigma as a problem-solving methodology was recently released by Rath & Strong. Rath & Strong’s Integrated Lean Six Sigma Roadmap is the company’s latest product. It provides a… Hexagon Metrology Introduces Rotating CMM Probe Head
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… ASI DataMyte Acquires Universal Elektronik
Mon, 05/16/2005 - 22:00
ASI DataMyte Inc. recently acquired Universal Elektronik GmbH.Universal Elektronik is a German manufacturer and reseller of products for torque and gap and flush applications, primarily in the automotive markets. It’s been a distributor of ASI… New Book Aids Project Managers Seeking Certification
Mon, 05/16/2005 - 22:00
A new book helps budding project managers pass the test that allows them to become certified project management professionals. Michael W. Newell’s Preparing For The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam: Third Edition (AMACOM,… State Baldrige Programs Form Alliance
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… STR Acquires European Textile Testing Company
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… Cognex Acquires DVT
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… CeTaQ Launches New Web Site
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
CeTaQ Americas, CeTaQ GmbH and CeTaQ Asia now have a single Web site in common: www.cetaq.com. The site gives a comprehensive view of CeTaQ’s many offerings for measuring technology, and equipment and process capability analysis. It includes… Israeli Metrology Conference Announced
Wed, 05/11/2005 - 22:00
The Trends and Applications in Calibration and Testing Laboratories Conference will be held Nov. 14–16, 2006, in Tel Aviv, Israel.The event will be held in conjunction with the 16th International Conference of the Israel Society for Quality.… Renishaw High-Speed 5-Axis CMM Announced
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…