Mitutoyo Updates Metrology Handbook
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Mitutoyo America Corp. recently released the second edition of its metrology handbook, Metrology Handbook—The Science of Measurement. Nobuo Suga, advisor and instructor at the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology is the author. The book is designed… Hexagon Acquires Thai Metrology Distributor
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Hexagon AB, a Swedish conglomerate, recently acquired a Thai metrology distributor, Thaimach Sales & Service Co. Hexagon reports that its new subsidiary, to be renamed Hexagon Measurement Technologies Thailand, will be its largest… Renishaw Offers Software Upgrade
Wed, 08/09/2006 - 22:00
Renishaw’s calibration products division recently started offering users of its ML10 laser calibration system complimentary upgrades to the latest version of the company’s Laser 10 software package. The ML10 laser interferometer system is… African Governments Commit to Standardization
Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:00
Attendees at the Conference of African Ministers of Industry recently affirmed the role of international standards and conformity assessment in helping to develop commerce in Africa. The conference produced a formal report, in which it “reiterate… An ISO Survey Reveals More Standards Registrations
Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization reports an 18-percent increase in the number of international registrations issued for ISO 9001 in its annual ISO Survey of Certifications. The survey is ISO’s main barometer for measuring… A New Standard for Labels
Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization has published a new standard to clarify types of environmental labels used to designate potentially harmful products. ISO 14025:2006, "Environmental labels and declarations—Type III… NCQA Standard for Managed Care Plans
Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently added new requirements for health plans seeking accreditation to its Quality Plus program. The change becomes effective in 2007.Candidate health plans will have to demonstrate that they… Constance Morella Gets a Leadership Award
Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:00
The U.S. World Standards Day Planning Committee recently named Constance A. Morella, U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as the recipient of the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award. Morella… Six Sigma and Quality Breakthroughs to Be Shared
Mon, 08/07/2006 - 22:00
Representatives from companies such as The Ritz-Carlton, Accident Fund, Raytheon, Sonoco and DuPont will present winning tactics and case studies to business executives Sept. 20–22 in St. Louis. “Unleashing Business Success Through… Consumer Confidence Index Goes Up
Mon, 08/07/2006 - 22:00
The July Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index was 106.5, up 1.1 from the assessment performed in June.“Consumer confidence continues to hold steady, with the prognosis little changed from last month,” says Lynn Franco, director of The…
