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(Exact Metrology: Cincinnati, OH) -- Exact Metrology, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has acquired a new Metrology Grade GE Phoenix v|tome|x m, a CT scanner system with dual tube technology, nanofocus to 180Kv and microfocus to 300Kv, significantly expanding the company’s capability in 3D scanning to 2…
(Verisurf: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf has announced the addition of two key coordinate metrology experts to its growing sales team. Tom Moon has joined Verisurf as North American sales manager, and Pat Bass has joined as regional sales manager for California and Arizona.
“We are pleased to have Tom…
(ECM: Topsfield, MA) -- ECM Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) has announced a new partnership as the sole North American training provider for the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
“This new partnership has been the foundation of our education and training course development in the United…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology Inc. and TriMet LLC (Fenton, MO) have announced a strategic partnership agreement. TriMet is now an agent of Hexagon Metrology, offering ROMER portable arm coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and serving Southern Illinois, Missouri, Kansas,…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, is proud to announce the release of the new FARO Freestyle3D handheld laser scanner, an easy, intuitive device for use in architecture,…
(CMSC: Hollywood, FL) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the preeminent membership association for measurement professionals, has announced online registration is open for the 31st annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). The event will be held from July 20–24, 2015, at the…
(Perceptron: Plymouth, MI) -- Perceptron Inc., developer of noncontact 3D machine vision instruments and software solutions for industrial measurement, inspection, and robot guidance applications, has reached agreements to acquire two European metrology companies.
The companies are: • Coord3…
(Roland DG: Irvine, CA) -- Roland DG Corp., parent company of Roland DGA, announced that its medical instrument traceability and maintenance support system project, run in conjunction with Japan’s Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, has been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
(Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Maple Grove, MN) -- The extended version of PiWeb sbs quality data management software, tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, was recently by ZEISS Industrial Metrology. ZEISS PiWeb sbs makes it possible to connect all gauging and inspection devices into one…
(Marsh Bellofram: Newell, WV) -- The compact, rugged and reliable Type 5000 is a two-wire pressure transmitter, expressly designed for industrial field service.
This precision unit converts a signal pressure input into a precise 4-20 mA or 10-50 mA output. The lightweight housing includes a 1/4…
(Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- Decisions focuses on how organizations can improve decision-making processes to improve organizational performance in a global economy. This book considers what it takes to convert the macro decision into a positive outcome; to resolve the gap that exists between the macro…
(Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school experts.
Based on themes from INSEAD’s popular Transition to General Management program, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I. J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights…
(The Quality Group: Atlanta) --The Quality Group (TQG), a leader in blended learning solutions and process improvement, has introduced Lean for Education, a lean training series for the education sector. The curriculum includes 12 newly developed e-learning modules, designed to help academic…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- Predicting potential failure of calibration equipment is possible with the latest release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems, allowing users to stay one step ahead of their work and preventing costly failures.
A Global Wear Trend Analysis tool in the application quickly…
(Danatronics: Danvers, MA) -- Danatronics Corp. has introduced the ECHO 9 Series of ultrasonic thickness gauges. The series combines more than 50 years of ultrasonic know-how into an extremely versatile and easy-to-use ultrasonic thickness gauge.
Packaged in a custom-designed, IP67-rated case, the…
(Tooling U-SME: Dearborn, MI) -- Committed to raising awareness of the importance of human capital to ensure sustainability of manufacturers in the long term, Tooling U-SME, an industry leader in manufacturing training and development, is introducing a new white paper, People Power: Human Capital…
(MCA: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Motion Control Association (MCA), the global trade group for the motion control industry, has launched a completely redeveloped website. Motion Control Online originally launched in 2006 and has grown to become the leading global website for motion control and related…
(Edmund Optics: Barrington, NJ) -- Edmund Optics (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces its new broadband IR laser mirrors. These mirrors feature high damage thresholds and are ideal for demanding infrared (IR) laser applications, such as those using quantum cascade or CO2…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Organizations and individuals are invited to help support the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program by becoming Baldrige sponsors. Sponsors support a range of products and services, including the 27th Annual Quest for Excellence Conference in Baltimore on April 12–15…
(Alliance Sensors Group: Moorestown, NJ) -- H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group (ASG) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of LR-19 Series inductive linear position sensors, which are contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of industrial or…
(ISO: Geneva) -- Compliance has become one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. Failing to have the right controls and culture in place could mean forking out millions in fines. So how can businesses get it right? Look no further than the newly published ISO 19600:2014 for guidelines…
(University of Arizona: Tucson, AZ) -- University of Arizona researchers and a group of partners have developed a tool that will help utility companies better understand the long-term effects of renewable energy on the power grid and provide insight on how to eventually integrate these resources…
(Altshuller Institute: Worcester, MA) -- The Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies, one of two global organizations that has developed a viable TRIZ certification process, has elected H James Harrington as the institute's president. Harrington is considered the father of the business process…
(MIT News: Cambridge, MA) -- Today’s 3D printers, in which devices rather like inkjet-printer nozzles deposit materials in layers to build up physical objects, are a great tool for designers building prototypes or small companies with limited product runs.
But they take a long time to produce…
(Frost & Sullivan: Mountain View, CA) -- Smart packaging has become an active field of research in various industries as the need to track goods through the supply chain escalates. Significant work is underway among various stakeholders to identify and commercialize smart packaging…