Navy Kicks Off Lean Six Sigma Events
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
As part of its ongoing transformation effort, leadership at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) recently held several lean Six Sigma value-stream mapping events to identify projects that will provide the best return on investment. “Project… Indian Organizations Receive Six Sigma Awards
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
The Confederation of Indian Industry awarded several top-producing Indian companies with Six Sigma awards at its National Convention on Six Sigma. The event was held in late September, and 150 delegates attended, representing 21 teams from India’s… Leica Geosystems’ Laser Tracker Used in Car Racing
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
The use of metrology equipment from Leica Geosystems is helping a Formula 1 car racing team newcomer beat out its rivals. The Red Bull Racing team, which joined the Formula 1 circuit this season, announced that it’s already beating its rivals when… Shuster Laboratories Expands Food Testing Facilities
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Shuster Laboratories Inc. recently expanded its food testing capacity to meet increasing demand from manufacturers, retailers and food service establishments. The company, based in Canton, Massachusetts, invested in state-of-the-art equipment for… Zeiss to Distribute CT Equipment in North America
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology recently signed an OEM distribution agreement with Bio-Imaging Research Inc. to distribute BIR’s computed tomography equipment in North America. BIR is a leader in the design of both medical and industrial computed… Laboratory Testing Expands A2LA Accreditation
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Laboratory Testing Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its scope of accreditation in calibration services with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. The company’s calibration division, LTI Metrology, was previously… Automated Precision Opens API University
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Automated Precision Inc. recently opened API University, an innovative training program for precision measurement. The program consists of a three-day course that features lectures and practical, hands-on exercises to introduce students to the… ANSI Releases New SDO Guidance Document
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute recently released a guidance document for use by ANSI-accredited standards developers in connection with the maintenance of electronic records related to ANSI’s audit requirements. Compliance records of… Court Withdraws Judgment in FARO/ROMER Case
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The judge presiding over a lawsuit against FARO Technologies Inc. has withdrawn a summary ruling that the company’s use of infinite rotation technology in several of its products infringes on a patent held by ROMER CimCore… Quality Management Keeps the Lights On
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
The Shanghai Power Co.’s use of quality chain management theory allowed it to keep the electrical grid up and running in the bustling Chinese city all summer last year. The organization recently released a report on the process it used to avoid…
