Case Studies: Height Gage Improves Efficiency and Throughput
Things are quite hectic these days for Tom Leab of NSK Steering Systems America Inc. (Bennington, VT). As metrology and inspection group leader, Leab oversees the operation of three NSK labs-metrology, inspection and metallurgy-at a time when business at the company is booming. As the world's largest independent manufacturer of steering columns and associated components, NSK boasts names like Ford, Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Mercedes among its customers.