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The Benefits of Lean Manufacturing: Processes and Components

November 5, 2010
By replacing cables and multiple, unassembled components, lean manufacturers stand to gain a competitive advantage in every aspect of the industry.
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Dedicated Measuring Microscope or Measurement Software -

November 4, 2010
Today’s microscope-based measuring techniques can be used to control processes or judge the results of an experiment. The precision and repeatability required helps users determine the best solution for any individual application.
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Shedding Light On Vision System Illumination

November 4, 2010
High volume producers of 2-D parts like electronics components have long used vision systems to inspect their parts. However, mainstream manufacturers of machined components are just beginning to adopt this technology.
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The Productivity Gains of Compass Technology

October 25, 2010
The implementation of the compass technology has resulted in a 20% increase in MNB Moulds’ machining productivity.
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Steps Toward Closing the Software Quality Gap

August 24, 2010
Using automated programming solutions can substantially reduce the potential for mistakes that result in scrap or rework.
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Re-Igniting Innovation to Restore Toyota's Competitive Edge

August 13, 2010
What is necessary to restore Toyota’s luster?
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Crash Course in Data Management Speeds Up Huge Simulation Task

August 11, 2010
Simulation Lifecycle Management cuts qualification process for Abaqus FEA crash dummy models from weeks to days.
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Ensure Effective Quality Audit Reports

June 1, 2010
When an audit concludes, the audit team presents its findings to the auditees at a clos-ing meeting. At the closing, or before the audit team departs the facility, it is typical for the auditee’s representative to receive findings in handwritten format.
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Can Machine Vision be Your Answer?

April 30, 2010
Replacing human inspection with machine vision can go far in automating factory operation, but implementers need to carefully match machine vision options with application requirements.
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Bonus eXtra! Machine Vision System Improves Jewelry Inspection

April 30, 2010
In this case study, a jewelery manufacturer uses an all-in-one vision appliance to measure earring backs.
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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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