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Steps Toward Closing the Software Quality Gap
Using automated programming solutions can substantially reduce the potential for mistakes that result in scrap or rework.

Re-Igniting Innovation to Restore Toyota’s Competitive Edge
What is necessary to restore Toyota’s luster?

Crash Course in Data Management Speeds Up Huge Simulation Task
Simulation Lifecycle Management cuts qualification process for Abaqus FEA crash dummy models from weeks to days.

Brain Teasers: Can You Solve the Final Brain Teaser?
Congratulations to Bob Fischnich, manager, corporate compliance and quality development at The Schnipke Engraving Co. Inc. (Ottoville, OH) on solving the final Brain Teaser and winning the Kindle.

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Common Problems with Basic Problem Solving
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Selecting a World-Class Vision Systems Integrator

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New PH20 5-axis touch-trigger probe head increases CMM measurement throughput up to three times. Infinite-positioning rotary axes of head minimize CMM movement with unique "head touch" capability. Brings 5-axis inspection to smaller CMMs for first time.

Infinity QS

InfinityQS offers quality control solutions that help manufacturers reduce scrap, comply with regulations and standards, and meet customer requirements. At Quality Expo South, InfinityQS demonstrated software solutions that allow companies to make real-time process improvement decisions and prevent defects before they occur.

Mark-10 Corporation

Mark-10 designs and manufactures force gages, torque gages, test stands and gripping fixtures. At Quality Expo South 2010, the company showcased its force and torque gages and measurement systems, which are used by quality control, engineering and manufacturing professionals in virtually every industry around the world.

What's New in ProFicient? - InfinityQS

InfinityQS offers quality control solutions that help manufacturers reduce scrap, comply with regulations and standards, and meet customer requirements. Developed by industrial statisticians using proven methodologies for quality analysis and control, InfinityQS solutions enable real-time process improvement decisions that help manufacturers improve quality and earn significant cost savings. Learn more about ProFicient and InfinityQS's solutions.

Quality Receives a CMM Tutorial

Quality visited Mitutoyo America Corp. for a look at some of the company's coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) as well as to learn the differences and benefits over different equipment.

Bal-Tec Division, Micro Surface Engineering Inc.

Bal-Tec Division manufactures standard commercial balls and custom balls of all materials, sizes and tolerances. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased a variety of its precision balls and ball-gaging products.

Carl Zeiss IMT Corp.

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology offers bridge-type, horizontal-arm and inline measuring machines, as well as form, contour and surface measuring machines. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its Prismo Navigator machine and Calypso measuring software.

Hexagon Metrology Inc.

Hexagon Metrology focuses on industrial measuring products for manufacturing, including high-precision coordinate measuring systems and software. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its PC-DMIS Vision 2009 MultiCapture software, now available on all Brown & Sharpe Optiv multisensor CMMs.

The L.S. Starrett Co.

Starrett produces more than 5,000 products, including precision tools and gages, granite surface plates, gage blocks, precision ground flat stock and drill rod, vision systems, optical measuring projectors, band saw blades and power tool accessories. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its projector line, video and multisensor measuring systems, and precision hand tools.

Mitutoyo America Corp.

Mitutoyo America offers a full product line of precision measuring tools, instruments and equipment with a distribution network, training and education classes, software development and service support to provide a comprehensive metrology organization. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its automated measurement cell.

StatPoint Technologies Inc.

StatPoint Technologies Inc. develops and markets statistical software for Windows. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased the latest version of its statistical analysis software, Statgraphics Centurion XVI.

S-T Industries Inc.

S-T Industries manufactures optical comparators and video inspection systems. It also carries precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and electronic tools. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its metrology products, including the CNC-controlled 1600 Series optical comparator, highlighted here.

Witte America

Witte America supplies fixture solutions for measuring, gaging and assembly to industries such as automotive and aerospace. At Quality Expo 2009, the company showcased its Alufix modular fixture, vacuum clamping technologies and aerospace and medical machining outsourcing.
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