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Articles in October, 2008 issue of Quality
- ISO publishes book, CD on management system standards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(International Organization for Standardization )(Brief article)
- ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 calibration standard published.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
- The Women in Engineering ProActive Network.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Tricia Berry has been appointed)(Julie Martin Trenor has been appointed)(Chris S. Anderson has been appointed)(Brief article)
- The National Fastener Distributors Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Mark Shannon has been appointed)(Wendy Rose has been appointed)(Dave Monti has been appointed)(Brief article)
- Activplant Corp. (London, Ontario), maker of manufacturing performance management software, announces that Tower Automotive LLC (Novi, MI), designer and producer of vehicle structural components and assemblies, has selected the company's Throughput Analyz
- Pilgrim Software Inc. (Tampa, FL), provider of enterprise compliance and quality management (ECQM) software, has been named the 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year within the life science industry by Fros
- Automotive quality reference manual available.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Advanced Product Quality Planning)(Brief article)
- Rising costs raise concerns among North American manufacturers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
- Misumi USA Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
- IBS America (Lexington, MA), provider of software solutions for quality system requirements, announces that materials sciences company Cookson Electronics (Providence, RI) has purchased an enterprise license for its QSi System software.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Bri
- Manufacturer of 3-D control software and electronics Metrologic Group (Grenoble, France) has acquired a majority stake in ATT Metrology Services Inc. (Redmond, WA), provider of large-scale 3-D metrology inspection services.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
- Faro Technologies Inc. (Lake Mary, FL), maker of portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, has acquired an exclusive license from Dimensional Photonics International Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)
- Carl Zeiss.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Internet application library )(Brief article)
- OES Inc. (London, Ontario) has been awarded Delphi Corp.'s (Troy, MI) 2008 Technology Pinnacle Award, recognizing OES for it ability to view problems as opportunities, focus on innovation and bring ideas to market.(BUSINESS NEWS)
- Modus Metrology Services.(BUSINESS NEWS)(inspection services )(Brief article)
- Sunnen Products Co.(PEOPLE NEWS)
- Eriez Magnetics.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Andy Lewis has been appointed)(Paul Fears has also been named)(Brief article)
- Intertek.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Calin Moldovean has been appointed)(Brief article)
- ASI DataMyte.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Paul Oxfeldt has been appointed)(Brief article)
- Fanfare.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Pawan Singh has been appointed)(Brief article)
- TCP Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Charles Gallagher has been appointed)(Jeffrey Bristol has been appointed )(Peter Weller has been appointed )(Brief article)
- Henry Troemner LLC.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Edward E. Abele has been named)(Brief article)
- Weiler Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Jim McDaniel has been appointed)(Chris Weiler has been promoted)(Brief article)
- Nilfisk CFM.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Joe Wintsch has been appointed)(Brief article)
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Manufacturing and the next four years: what will the November election mean for manufacturing and trade?(SPECIAL REPORT)(Editorial)
by Wichelecki, Steve -
10 killers of manufacturing excellence: here is some more insight on identifying the roadblocks that stand in the way of achieving manufacturing excellence.(MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE)
by Gupta, Praveen -
Single source calibration: calibration is more than reading some instruments--there is something called expertise involved.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)
by Cox, Hill -
Measure with vision: vision dimensional metrology can offer unique productivity enhancing opportunities.(QUALITY 101)
by Cius, Allen J. -
Plastic container breakage.(BRAIN TEASERS)
by Ward, Sophronia -
Improve inline inspection: say goodbye to defective parts with SMAC's XYZ automated inline inspection.(QUALITY INNOVATIONS)
by Bangert, Michelle -
Manufacturing solutions.(FROM THE EDITOR)(International Manufacturing Technology Show )(Editorial)
by Campbell, Gillian - Coming events.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
- Lexus ranks highest in dependability for 14th year.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. Lexus Div.)(Brief article)
- QMC 2009 call for papers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Quality Measurement Conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
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Improve data with digital sensors: coating and thickness measurement can be improved with digital signal processing.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
by Rohde, Thomas -
Focus on micro-metrology: semiconductor manufacturing technologies lead to innovations in micro-manufacturing metrology.(QUALITY TEST & INSPECTION)(Cover story)
by Leseberg, Ralph -
Multi-tasking CMM software: when it comes to CMM software, establishing a cohesive approach across the board provides the entire enterprise with the means to maintain a useful knowledge base.(QUALITY SOFTWARE & ANALYSIS)(Coordinate measuring machines)
by Knoche, Scott -
Selecting successful Six Sigma projects: successful Six Sigma projects are the result of careful selection, planning and execution.(QUALITY MANAGEMENT)
by Ward, Sophronia W. - Five-axis machining meets five-axis inspection.(CASE STUDIES)(Turbocam International )(Case study)
- Rotary encoders.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Microscopy imaging software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- 3-D measurement software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Enterprise management software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Height gage.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Force tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Laser scanner.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- SPC software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- White light scanning.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Finite element analysis software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Torque arm.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Stroboscope.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Single-axis actuators.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Force tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Process improvement software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
- Breaking the rules.(THE LAST WORD)
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NDT shows off.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
by Bangert, Michelle - Quality NDT Conference 2009 call for papers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(nondestructive testing)(Conference news)(Brief article)
- ASNT 2008 election results.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
- X-R-I testing opens NDT training center.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(nondestructive testing)(Brief article)
- Bruker AXS to acquire surface imaging systems.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Surface Imaging Systems GmbH has been acquired by Bruker AXS GmbH )(Brief article)
- Modal shop offers free resonant inspection feasibility studies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Modal Shop Inc.)(Brief article)
- Genesys Instruments changes name to GenScope.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
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Using water immersion testing: water immersion testing is an accurate, cost-efficient method for pinpointing a leak location--if the tested part is effectively sealed.(BACK TO BASICS)
by Spindler, Mark -
The CT solution: measure precisely and traceably using X-ray computed tomography.
by Christoph, Ralf -
Master hardness testing: learn more about hardness testing methods including metals testing, often referred to as indentation hardness testing.
by O'Neill, Bill -
Extremely portable ultrasonics: when it comes to inspection, operators now look toward portability with functionality.
by Jankowski, Dave -
Get the details with microscopy: microscopic analysis of materials can help ensure ultimate product integrity.(TECH SHOWCASE)
by Wichelecki, Steve - Tight pressure control.(NDT APPLICATIONS)
- Automated inspection.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- UV lamp.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Ultrasonic couplant.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Ultrasonic leak detection.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Ultrasonic thickness gages.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Video borescope.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Spectrometer.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Videoscope.(NDT PRODUCTS)
- Beamex (Pietarsaari, Finland), provider of calibration solutions, has received a Customer Service Leadership Award from growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan (Palo Alto, CA).(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
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