OGDEN, UT-The first Robert E. Fox Awards were presented at Weber State University’s Symposium on Continuous Productivity Improvement. The awards were bestowed on First Solar Inc. and the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, organizations that have demonstrated exceptional performance in converting operational improvements into bottom-line results.
FRANKLIN, MA-Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc., a supplier of stainless steel products, has been recognized by the Massachusetts Council of Quality (Mass Excellence) for its pledge and commitment to performance excellence and continuous improvement.
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI-The Jenoptik Group has taken over the outstanding 75% of Rochester Hills, MI-based Detroit Precision Hommel Inc. (DPH), a manufacturer of production and assembly measuring technology for the automotive and automotive supplier industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Industry Week’s joint business outlook survey for the second quarter of 2007 points to confidence edging up from both large and small companies, after declining during the prior four quarters.
BENSENVILLE, IL-The Quality Measurement Conference will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2008, with a focus on measurement issues and strategies, and a look at measurement in manufacturing environments.
AKRON, OH-Applied Vision, designer and manufacturer of application-specific machine vision inspection systems, has partnered with China-based Guangzhou Stolle-Denuo Machinery Company Ltd. to provide full-service local sales and technical support in China.
ANN ARBOR, MI-Donald A. Vincent, who headed the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) since 1983 and was active in its founding in 1974, retired on June 30, 2007. He was succeeded
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK-JAI A/S, developer and manufacturer of video cameras for industrial use and imaging solutions, appoints Henrik F. Stoltenberg to group executive vice president, responsible for the daily operation of
BOURNEMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM-Meggitt PLC, a group of companies engaged in the design and manufacture of components and systems for aerospace, sensing and defense applications, announces the formation of a new
CAMBRIDGE, MA-The Value Engineering Alliance (VEA) announces a strategic partnership with Lensation (Karlsruhe, Germany) that the companies say will widen the availability of lenses and optical component design services enjoyed
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