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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 powerful methodology for improving all types of business…
Failure mode and effect analysis, or FMEA, is an attempt to delineate all possible failures, their effects on the system, the likelihood of occurrence and the probability that the failure will go undetected. FMEA provides an excellent basis for classification of characteristics such as identifying…
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SigmaQuest Inc. and OpSource have formed an alliance to deliver SigmaQuest’s SigmaSure product performance intelligence software in an on-demand model. OEMs that want to use SigmaQuest’s software for managing product development quality across global manufacturing sites can choose to host SigmaSure…
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Two upcoming conferences hosted by WCBF will feature the use of Six Sigma in very different contexts. “Six Sigma for Financial Services” will be held June 21–23 at the Westin New York at Times Square, in New York City. It has been designed to be applicable for beginners, intermediate and advanced…
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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 market and will further strengthen our offering in…
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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 DataMyte’s products since 1986 and is the European…
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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 almost all volunteer board of directors, it serves…
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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 in revolutions, and +90 to -115 degrees in pitch.…
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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, 2005) reflects the most current version of the test.…
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Brunswick Instrument Inc. recently introduced its Metrology Processor series of electronic dimensional inspection gages.There are several units available in the series, all of which contain powerful data processors and bright liquid-crystal graphic displays for a wide variety of measurement data…
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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 industry. Renscan5 allows the development of a…
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Sypris Test & Measurement is now offering a new course on total expanded measurement uncertainty for lay people and technicians. Unlike many courses that require previous knowledge on the subject, Sypris’ new course starts with a review of the basic concepts of uncertainty measurement. No…
Bill Chambers
So you have a great product, and there’s a great demand for it. You’ve addressed how to quickly produce it, and now you need to ensure the quality—fast. You can’t afford delays and need to keep costs down. One way to accomplish this is with fixture gaging, a simple, easy-to-use quality control…
Claes Nylander
Leak testing is an essential element in product quality testing for a wide range of industries. From the automotive industry to heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturing, countless products and parts have to be tested for tightness in order to meet specifications and be granted the…
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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 departments for news, products and services information,…
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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 maintain operations at DVT’s facility in Georgia…
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InnoCal Metrology Laboratory has added liquid-in-glass thermometers to its scope of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited measurement capabilities. In addition to glass thermometry, InnoCal is ISO-accredited to provide traceable temperate service on a wide range of temperature equipment, including…
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Instron recently moved its headquarters to Norwood, Massachusetts. The headquarters is located on a 50-acre site and includes a new customer center, expanded application lab and training center, and calibration center. Instron plans to make the application lab the visual showpiece of the facility,…
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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. Conference organizers estimate that 1,500–2,000…
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The Mahr Group, parent company of Mahr Federal Inc., has acquired the majority interest in OKM GmbH, a German provider of universal-length measuring machines. Mahr reports that its stake in OKM will expand its horizontal length metrology portfolio and complement the company’s line of leading…
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ASTM International recently established the Interlaboratory Studies program, an effort to remove administrative burdens from its technical committees. ASTM earmarked $4 million over five years for the initiative. The ILS program will help in the development of useful precision and bias statements…
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The International Organization for Standardization recently published ISO CataloguePlus 2005, a listing of its published standards on one CD-ROM. The CD-ROM also includes a list of ISO members and their addresses, the titles of technical committees, a list of withdrawn standards, a full test of…
Denise Robitaille
I often get asked: “What’s the best software package?” Individuals are usually looking for guidance in selecting a program to manage corrective actions, facilitate document revisions, track equipment maintenance or handle transfer of information about some other processes. With our increased…
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RABQSA International recently released AS9110, a new aerospace auditor certification scheme, in agreement with ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the Americas Aerospace Quality Group. According to the agreement, RABQSA will establish and maintain the approval and/or certification of…
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The International Organization for Standardization recently welcomed its 150th member, FASONORM, the national standards body of the West African nation of Burkina Faso. Founded in 1946 by 25 countries, ISO’s steady progression in membership accelerated in the 1990s, when geopolitical changes…
