CVI Laser Moves From ISO 9001 to Six Sigma
Tue, 02/01/2005 - 22:00
CVI Laser Inc., an Albuquerque-based designer, supplier and manufacturer of precision optics, recently received registration to ISO 9001 and now plans to further improve by implementing lean and Six Sigma principles. “We have been streamlining our… 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… 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… 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… Brady/TISCOR Releases Enhanced Equipment Management Software
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
Brady/TISCOR recently released Medi-Mizer 12, an enhanced version of its biomedical equipment management software. The new software features a special emphasis on plant engineering and maintenance inspections at health care facilities. Used with… Brooks Software and AssurX Release Real-Time Electronic Device History Record Software
Tue, 01/25/2005 - 22:00
Brooks Software and AssurX Inc. recently released the first real-time electronic device history record (eDHR) software for the medical device industry. The eDHR solution incorporates components of both companies’ software and allows medical device…