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Test & Inspection: The Calibration and Accuracy of X-ray CT Systems

October 4, 2011
X-ray CT systems must be traceably calibrated to give true metrological performance.
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Why the Buzz on Metrology Software in 2011?

September 30, 2011
The world metrology market is expected to grow.
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Measurement: Air Gaging for Orthopedic Devices

September 30, 2011
Air gaging has become the inspection tool of choice for controlling critical parameters in the medical industry.
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50 Years of Quality: Universal Testers Through the Years

September 28, 2011
There are many types of testing machines. The most common are universal testing machines, which test materials in tension, compression or bending. This month, 50 Years of Quality takes another look at universal testers.


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Quality Revolution Reduces Defects, Drives Sales Growth at 3M

September 19, 2011
By combining Lean Six Sigma and a top-200 customer focus, 3M improved its belt fabrication processes. The improvement team reduced defects in parts per million by a factor of 28 times as sales increased by 54%.
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Science Needs to Work Smarter

September 19, 2011
As leaders turn to science to spur U.S. economy and competitiveness, science needs to work smarter.
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The Basics of Torque Testing

September 1, 2011
Torque measurements are essential tools used by manufacturers to determine good assembly from bad.
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Management: Lean's Integration in an Enhanced Business Management System

August 31, 2011
Organizations need an effective business management system for addressing the challenges of the day.
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Test & Inspection: Leak Test Process: Using Lean and 5S to Drive Manufacturing Process Improvements

August 29, 2011
For organizations with leak-testing operations, customer demands are best addressed through an established lean-manufacturing environment.
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Measurement: Styli Add the Touch of Precision to Probe Systems

August 29, 2011
The correct choice and use of a stylus can help ensure consistent precision with a measuring system.
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A Practical Field Guide for ISO 9001:2008

The purpose of this field guide is to assist organizations, step by step, in implementing a quality management system (QMS) in conformance with ISO 9001:2008, whether from scratch or by transitioning from ISO 9001:2000. It examines each sub-clause of Sections 4–8 of ISO 9001:2008, which contain the requirements, and gives a list of the documentation/documents required, internal audit questions, a summary of management’s responsibilities, and a flowchart of the steps that need to be undertaken to satisfy the requirements.

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