Instron Expands Calibration Services
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Instron Corp. recently received accreditation for ISO 376 calibration of secondary force standards. The company also expanded its calibration services. In addition to force, strain and hardness measurements, Instron now offers accredited on-site… New Partnership Establishes Australian Presence for Endevco Corp.
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
Vitech Reliability Systems has agreed to become reseller for Endevco Corp.’s products and services, broadening Endevco’s presence to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks Endevco’s first foray into the Australian and New Zealand markets… National Technical Systems Completes EMI Testing on Navy Mine System
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
National Technical Systems Inc. recently completed electromagnetic interference testing on the U.S. Navy’s Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System (LMRS). The testing satisfies the MIL-STD-461E standard for undesirable radio frequency transmissions… FARO Receives Large Order From Boeing
Wed, 08/10/2005 - 22:00
The Boeing Co. recently ordered 10 Laser Trackers from FARO Technologies Inc. FARO reports that Boeing will use the Laser Tracker Xi units for its rotorcraft facility in Philadelphia to dimensionally control the manufacture, modernization and… Chinese to Expand Standards Distribution
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Press of China and the American National Standards Institute recently signed an agreement to mutually distribute Chinese and U.S. standards. The SPC is the publishing division of China’s national standards body. Chinese standards will… TÜV America Announces NAFTA Promotion
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently promoted Derek J. Tremblett to lead its NAFTA region business development efforts. In his new role, he will be responsible for all of TÜV America’s and its subsidiaries’ sales and business development in Canada, the United… Global Standards Leaders Consider Helping Iraq at ASTM International Open House
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Top executives from 14 national standards bodies from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia attended a recent open house organized by ASTM International. The event included a frank and stimulating discussion about international… Standards Engineering Society Plans Conference
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Engineering Society will hold its 54th annual conference Aug. 15–16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event, entitled “Standards—Pillars for Success,” will feature a keynote address from Mark Hurwitz, ANSI’s president and CEO, along… Standards Conference to Examine Globalization
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Globalization and the effects of the Chinese manufacturing will be among the topics at the American National Standards Institute’s second annual leadership conference. The conference will be held Nov. 9–10 in Phoenix, and will bring together… Intertek Systems Certification Hires New Vice President
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Jeff Carr recently joined Intertek Systems Certification as its vice president of systems certification. In his new role, Carr will direct the operations of the systems certification group, which is based in Boxborough, Massachusetts and Lachine,…