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New Gage Calibration Software Program Available
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
PQ Systems Inc. recently released GAGEpack EZ, an easy-to-use gage calibration software program that includes many enhancements. New features in the GAGEpack EZ include a maintenance, calibration and R&R calendar that keep scheduled activities… U.S. Navy Chooses Mitutoyo CMM for Calibration Lab
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
The U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) will install a Mitutoyo coordinate measuring machine in its metrology research and development department. Naval officers chose the Mitutoyo Legex 12128, a high-accuracy device that exceeds the… Hexagon Acquires L.S. Starrett CMM Business
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
Hexagon Metrology North America’s division, Sheffield Measurement Inc., recently acquired L.S. Starrett Co.’s coordinate measuring machine product division. The acquisition is limited to Starrett’s CMM product line only. No other products are… Nikon "Small World" Competition Accepting Submissions
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
Nikon Instruments Inc. will accept submissions for its annual International Small World Competition until June 30, the company recently announced. The competition is open to all microscopists and showcases photographic excellence in the art and… Shock- and Vibration-Measurement Technology Course Approaching
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
Endevco Corp. will offer a comprehensive course on shock and vibration measurement technology in July. The course will be held July 18–20 at Endevco’s facility in San Juan Capistrano, California. It will provide an in-depth look at shock- and… McBain Instruments Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Wed, 06/08/2005 - 22:00
McBain Instruments, a provider of research, inspection and laboratory microscopy systems, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in business. The company has served the industrial, biomedical and life sciences markets since 1965 from its San… ISO TAGs Called to Comply With Revised International Procedures
Tue, 06/07/2005 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute’s Procedures & Standards Administration recently announced the availability of the 2005 Compliance Form for U.S. Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization. Companies… ANSI Solicits Participation in Nanotechnology Advisory Group
Tue, 06/07/2005 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute recently submitted an application for accreditation for a proposed U.S. Technical Advisory Group to the International Organization for Standardization’s new technical committee on nanotechnology. The ISO… Hockey Standards Protect the Players and Guide the Game
Tue, 06/07/2005 - 22:00
Although there will be no professional hockey season this year, standards-developing organizations are hard at work developing rules that protect hockey players from injury. U.S. hockey rules require players to wear hockey helmets that meet… New Edition of ISO/IEC 17025 Published
Tue, 06/07/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission recently published a new version of ISO/IEC 17025, the influential standard for testing and calibration laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 was…