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In this issue of Quality Magazine's UPDATE:
- IAAR Launches Online Directory of Registered Companies
- Hexagon Metrology Expands Equipment Rental Programs
- AIAG Presents Outstanding Achievement Awards
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IAAR Launches Online Directory of Registered Companies
ARLINGTON, VA-The Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) has launched an online IAAR Directory of Registered Companies. The free, searchable directory enables users to quickly identify manufacturers and service providers registered to global quality standards. FULL STORY>>
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• Dynamic DAC/TVG, including ASME, ASME-III, JIS, 20% to 80%, Custom, and TVG Table
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• Programmable analog and alarm outputs
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Adept Recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
PLEASANTON, CA - Adept Technology Inc., a provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, has accepted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Faces of Trade award in recognition of its impact on the Pleasanton, CA, community. The award honors Adept's efforts to increase jobs through trade. FULL STORY>>
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Quality e-Banner:
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Small Businesses Having Profitability Issues
PARK RIDGE, IL-A survey of 1,000 small business owners across the United States found that 45% of respondents said their businesses are not profitable. Sixty percent of all respondents cited the economy as the number one reason they are not profitable or as profitable as they could be, but the survey's authors suggest that small business owners may have themselves to blame.
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July 26-30
NCSL International 2009 Workshop and Symposium, San Antonio, TX. NCSL International, (303) 440-3339. www.ncsli.org
September 22-24
Quality Expo, Rosemont, IL. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.canontradeshows.com
September 28 - October 1
Aero & Defense Test, Baltimore, MD. Leading Edge Events & Media Ltd., (800) 913-5022. www.aerodefensetest.com
October 3-7
Infusion 2009, San Antonio, TX. InfinityQS, (703) 961-0200. www.infinityqs.com/infusion
October 19-23
ASNT Fall Conference & Quality Testing Show, Columbus, OH. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), (800) 222-2768. www.asnt.org
October 25-29
MS&T 2009, Pittsburgh, PA. The American Ceramic Society, (607) 533-7000. http://matscitech.org
November 3-5
Vision 2009, Stuttgart, Germany. Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, +49 (0)711 185600. www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision
November 9-11
Quality Symposium 2009, Phoenix. CIS Software, (613) 577-4417. www.cissoftware.com
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Quality e-Marketplace:
Thread Gages
Gage Assembly Company, currently celebrating its 56th year in business, manufactures standard and special thread gages for virtually every type of thread. American inch, metric, acme, buttress, straight and tapered pipe all are available.
Size capabilities run from 000-127 threads per inch to 15 1/2 inch diameter and one thread per inch. All gages are manufactured to ANSI standards, and are traceable to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).
Gage Assembly Company • (800) 232-4243 • www.gageassembly.com
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Hexagon Metrology Expands Equipment Rental Programs
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI-Hexagon Metrology Inc. has announced expanded equipment rental options for its bridge coordinate measuring machine (CMM), portable arm and laser tracker product lines. Brown & Sharpe bridge CMMs, such as Global and ONE, now are available in most sizes and option packages for rental periods of six months or more, Romer portable arms are available for weekly or monthly rentals, and Leica Laser Trackers are available for monthly terms. Skilled equipment operators are optionally available by contract with each type of equipment. FULL STORY>>
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AIAG Presents Outstanding Achievement Awards
SOUTH FIELD, MI-The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has announced the recipients of the AIAG Outstanding Achievement Awards. These individuals have been recognized for the significant contributions they have made toward driving rework, error and inefficiencies out of the automotive industry. FULL STORY>>
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Mission Accomplished
No different than anyone else, economic conditions are the number one job concern of quality professionals. Despite the economic climate, almost half of quality professionals, 46%, say it's the feeling of accomplishment that keeps them going and is the most important attribute in their current job, according to Quality Magazine's 9th Annual State of the Profession survey.
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2009 Baldrige Improvement Day Goes Virtual, Seeks Participants
GAITHERSBURG, MD-The Baldrige National Quality Program (BNQP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) collects suggestions throughout the year on opportunities for improving the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, the Baldrige National Quality Award processes and other program activities.
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| Blogs: Views from Quality |
| Industry experts and editors from Quality Magazine share their views on the latest in quality and manufacturing-and we want your feedback! |
Jim's Gems: Facing Challenges
Everyday we are faced with challenges that seemingly put roadblocks in our path. We need to train ourselves to view these challenges as opportunities.
The term is so commonly used and so poorly defined. Is "data diven" is just a buzzword?
by Evan Miller
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Stryker Selects SigmaQuest SaaS for Supplier Quality Management
SUNNYVALE, CA-SigmaQuest Inc., provider of On-Demand, scalable solutions for product quality management, has announced that Stryker Endoscopy, a division of medical device manufacturer Stryker Corp. has adopted its SigmaSure software. The division is using the quality management software to track the quality of suppliers' components. FULL STORY>>
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Microscan and Cogiscan Form Partnership
BROMONT, CANADA-Microscan, provider of data acquisition and control solutions, and Cogiscan Inc., a track, trace and control solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, have formed a long-term strategic partnership. FULL STORY>>
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