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In this issue of Quality Magazine's UPDATE:
- NIST Seeks White Papers on Critical National Needs
- Manufacturing Index Hits 28-Year Low
- ISO Report for Manufacturing Nanomaterials Available
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The EPOCH 1000 Series Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors combine the highest level of performance for conventional portable flaw detection with the power of phased array imaging. The
EPOCH 1000, 1000iR and 1000i feature a new horizontal case style with full VGA display, knob and navigation arrows for parameter adjustment, and full EN12668-1 compliance. The advanced conventional ultrasonic functionality of the
EPOCH 1000 series is augmented in the EPOCH 1000i with phased array imaging capabilities.
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NIST Seeks White Papers on Critical National Needs
GAITHERSBURG, MD-The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is interested in detailed pitches for critical national and societal needs that could be the basis for new competitions for research funding. FULL STORY>> |
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ACLASS Signs APLAC MRA for Reference Material Producers
ARLINGTON, VA-The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board/ACLASS has signed the Asia-Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) for reference material producer accreditation. FULL STORY>> |
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LTI Offers Immersion UT for Heavy Materials
HATFIELD, PA-Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), a testing and calibration laboratory, has expanded its immersion ultrasonic testing (UT) capabilities with the installation of a 24-foot-by-5-foot immersion tank. A two-axis, five-channel A, B and C scan immersion ultrasound system has been installed to perform testing of round material up to 20 feet long and 24 inches in diameter, and flat material up to 20 feet long and 4 feet wide, with a weight limit of 5,000 pounds.
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January 19-22, 2009
Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement Summit 2009, Orlando. IQPC, (800) 882-8684. www.leansixsigmasummit.com/index.php
February 10-12, 2009
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, Anaheim, CA. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.devicelink.com/expo/west08/general.html
February 23-25, 2009
Intermediate SmartGD&T for Design, Manufacturing & Inspection, San Jose, CA. Multi Metrics Inc., (888) 422-3423. www.multimetrics.com/publicSeminars.aspx
March 9-10, 2009
17th Annual International Conference on ISO 9000, Orlando. International Conference on ISO 9000, (866) 500-3383. www.iso9000conference.com
March 11-12, 2009
2009 Lean & Six Sigma Conference, Orlando. International Lean & Six Sigma Conference, (866) 500-3383.
www.6sigmaconference.com
March 11-12, 2009
AM Expo/ATX South, Charlotte, NC. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200.
www.canonsouthshows.com
March 30-April 2, 2009
WESTEC, Los Angeles. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), (800) 733-4763.
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MAG to Expand Vertical Machine Tool Range
ERLANGER, KY-MAG Industrial Automation Systems, a machine tool and factory automation company, has announced adjustments to its product portfolio, production sites, sales and technical support network to improve its competitive position in the vertical machining center (VMC) segment. FULL STORY>>
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GKS Offers Portable Faro CMM and Laser Scanner Rentals
PLYMOUTH, MI-GKS Inspection Services, provider of dimensional inspection and 3-D laser scanning, announces that it is offering daily, weekly and monthly rentals of Faro portable measurement equipment. FULL STORY>> | |
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Making It in Medical
The Dunlee division of Philips Healthcare has been manufacturing X-ray tubes since 1946. Acquired by Philips in 2001, the company's Aurora, IL, manufacturing facility occupies 140,000 square feet, with more than 250 employees.
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Instron Releases Materials Testing Accessories Catalog
NORWOOD, MA-Instron, provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, has released an updated materials testing accessories catalog. This fourth edition details a range of accessories for materials testing systems. FULL STORY>> |
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