Quality articles from January 2009

Quality archives from January 2009

Tune in.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... I spend a small percentage of my time reading the news from print publications. I listen to public radio and talk radio during my commute; I read the The New York Times on my mobile phone; I scan the headlines on local and national newspaper's...

Quality 2009 conferences open for registration.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... ORLANDO, FL -- The Quality Measurement, NDT and Vision & Sensors Conferences, to be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, May 4 to 7, 2009, in Orlando, FL, are now open for registration. The Quality Measurement Conference (QMC) is celebrating...

ISO/TS 16949 guide available.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(iternational atomotive task force)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... SOUTHFIELD, MI -- The "Automotive Certification Scheme for ISO/TS 16949: 2002, Rules for Achieving IATF Recognition, Third Edition," is now available in both electronic document and print formats. Developed by the International Automotive...

Metris opens manufacturing facility.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MANASSAS, VA -- Metrology solutions provider Metris has opened a manufacturing facility in Manassas, VA, centralizing production of all of its large-volume metrology products. By streamlining all laser radar, iGPS...

Coming events.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... FEBRUARY 2009 10-12 MEDICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (MD&M) WEST, Anaheim, CA. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.devicelink.com/expo/west08/ general.html 23-25 INTERMEDIATE...

Quality Magazine launches blogs.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... BENSENVILLE, IL -- Quality Magazine announces the inclusion of new blogs on its Web site, www.qualitymag.com. This forum gives industry experts, Quality readers and Quality editors the opportunity to share their views on the latest in quality...

ASNT show draws a crowd.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... CHARLESTON, SC -- The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show drew numbers that rivaled last year's event in Las Vegas. This year's event drew 1,625 total attendees, as compared to last...

Manufacturers feeling heat, changing ways.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Survey)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... ATLANTA -- Manufacturers are changing business practices and embracing green initiatives in light of rising fuel and energy costs, according to a survey conducted by MFG.com, an online marketplace for the manufacturing industry. The...

Metris (Leuven, Belgium), manufacturer of 3-D hardware and software inspection systems, has acquired 100% of the stock of Integrated Quality Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Metris (Leuven, Belgium), manufacturer of 3-D hardware and software inspection systems, has acquired 100% of the stock of Integrated Quality Inc. (Columbus, OH), maker of software for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The purchase price was...

TUVRheinland (Newtown, CT), provider of testing and certification services, has acquired Unified Testing Services Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... TUVRheinland (Newtown, CT), provider of testing and certification services, has acquired Unified Testing Services Inc. (UTS, Woodstock, AL), a testing and consulting engineering firm. The acquisition adds a variety of new services to...

Provider of 3-D scan data processing software Rapidform Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) and Creaform Inc. (Levis, Canada), provider of reverse engineering and 3-D digital solutions, have formed an agreement under which Creaform will offer Rapidform 3-D scanning software with its Handyscan 3-D laser scanning systems.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Provider of 3-D scan data processing software Rapidform Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) and Creaform Inc. (Levis, Canada), provider of reverse engineering and 3-D digital solutions, have formed an agreement under which Creaform will offer Rapidform 3-D...

HighRES Inc. (La Jolla, CA), maker of engineering software, has changed its names to ReverseEngineering.com.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... HighRES Inc. (La Jolla, CA), maker of engineering software, has changed its names to ReverseEngineering.com, along with the creation of a new corporate identity and tagline. The brand update mirrors the progress taking place within the company....

NIST, USCAR test wireless environment in auto factories.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(National Institute of Standards and Technology )(Council for Automotive Research )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... GAITHERSBURG, MD -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), an umbrella organization for collaborative research between Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General...

Applied Vision Corp.(BUSINESS NEWS)(honored with Leading Edge Award)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Designer and manufacturer of machine vision systems Applied Vision Corp. (Akron, OH) was honored as a recipient of the Leading Edge Award, presented by the Entrepreneurs Edge, an organization dedicated to growth and development in Northeast...

Optical Gaging Products Inc. (OGP, Rochester, NY), maker of noncontact and multisensor dimensional measurement products, announces an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Etalon (Braunschweig, Germany), supplier of solutions for production metrology, for its volumetric calibration instrument.(BUSINESS NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Optical Gaging Products Inc. (OGP, Rochester, NY), maker of noncontact and multisensor dimensional measurement products, announces an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Etalon (Braunschweig, Germany), supplier of solutions for...

Mountz Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Mountz Inc. (San Jose, CA), producer of torque tools, has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from ACLASS accreditation services. The accreditation ensures the company's calibration lab operates with a quality system, document control,...

Mark-10 Corp.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Mark-10 Corp. (Copiague, NY), manufacturer of force and torque measuring products, has donated more than $25,000 worth of force and torque test equipment to Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY). The equipment will be used in the school's...

Unemployment rate reaches 6.7%.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The unemployment rate rose from 6.5% to 6.7% in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. 533,000 jobs were lost in November, bringing the number of employed to 1.9 million. In...

CogniTens (Wixom, MI), a Hexagon Metrology company and provider of 3-D optical measurement solutions, and InnovMetric Software (Quebec, Canada), provider of metrology software, have signed a software distribution agreement in the areas of polygon meshing and reverse engineering.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... CogniTens (Wixom, MI), a Hexagon Metrology company and provider of 3-D optical measurement solutions, and InnovMetdc Software (Quebec, Canada), provider of metrology software, have signed a software distribution agreement in the areas of...

Applied Manufacturing Technologies.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Applied Manufacturing Technologies (Orion, MI), supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services, has opened an office in Bangalore, India. The new office will support the growing Asia-Pacific market as well as...

Hexagon Metrology Inc. (North Kingstown, RI), metrology solutions provider, and GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, IL), provider of manufacturing solutions, have announced their collaboration to incorporate Hexagon's coordinate measuring machine (CMM) systems into GF AgieCharmilles' machining cells.(BUSINESS NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Hexagon Metrology Inc. (North Kingstown, RI), metrology solutions provider, and GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, IL), provider of manufacturing solutions, have announced their collaboration to incorporate Hexagon's coordinate measuring machine...

Point Grey Research Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Point Grey Research Inc. (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada), provider of digital camera systems, has expanded and relocated its corporate headquarters to Richmond. The new facility is triple the size of the previous building, with larger...

Aerotest America offers exhibits, conferences.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... FORT WORTH, TX -- AeroTest America 2008 drew attendees to a region known for its aerospace focus. The event was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, November 18 to 20, with a welcome reception November 17. The event targeted the...

Pilgrim Software hosts Fusion conference.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... TAMPA, FL -- Pilgrim Software Inc.'s seventh annual user conference featured record-breaking attendance of Pilgrim customers from across the life sciences and manufacturing industries. Fusion VII, held at the Marriott Suites on Sand Key, in...

Deposition Sciences Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Jessica Block)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jessica Block has been appointed sales engineer for Midwestern U.S. territory for Deposition Sciences Inc. (DSI, Santa Rosa, CA). Black has held positions as a process engineer, project manager, systems test engineer...

Toshiba Teli America Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Joseph Cook appointed as vice president )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Joseph Cook has been appointed vice president of sales for the eastern territory at Toshiba Teli America Inc. (Irvine, CA), the North American subsidiary of Toshiba Tell Corp. Cook has more than a decade of...

Pilgrim Software Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Jin Han )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Jin Han has been appointed vice president of services and support for Pilgrim Software Inc. (Tampa, FL). Han is responsible for managing the company's professional services and client support services staff.

Surfware Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Josh Lucas has joined Surfware Inc. (Camarillo, CA) as an aerospace application engineer. Lucas has an extensive background in milling, including operations, programming and machine setup for a variety of aerospace...

QMI--SAI Global.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Chuck Russo has been appointed vice president, sales and operations for the U.S. market, at QMI--SAI Global (Cleveland). Russo has a record of achievement in the area of quality and management system registration, with more than 25 years of...

LMI Technologies Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(David J. Snell appointed as vice president of sales)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David J. Snell has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing at LMI Technologies Inc. (Vancouver, Canada). Snell is responsible for global sales, channels, strategic partner and marketing strategies.

Admet Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Deborah Cohen has joined Admet Inc. (Norwood, MA) as a sales engineer with responsibilities across the company's portfolio of products for the medical and biomaterials markets. The staff addition is in response to...

Joe J. Wolf.(PEOPLE NEWS)(appointed as manager at Trueline Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Joe J. Wolf, quality manager at Trueline Inc. (La Crosse, WI), has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-certified quality technician (ASQ CQT). As such, Wolf has reached a significant level of professional recognition, indicating a...

Laboratory Testing Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Brad Bergman has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. (Hatfield, PA) as metallurgical lab supervisor. Bergman oversees all orders for metallurgical examination and failure analysis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Applied Vision Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Jerry Shaffer appointed as director )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Jerry Shaffer has been appointed director of applications engineering and customer service for Applied Vision Corp. (Akron, OH). Shaffer leads the company's engineering and field-service engineering teams in their ongoing efforts. ...

ANSI names members and officers for 2009.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2009... NEW YORK -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) board of directors has named its new members and officers for the term that began January 1, 2009. Arthur E. Cote, P.E, supported by the National Fire Protection Association...

The American Society for Quality.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brian J. Horstman of Steelcase Inc., S. Anil Kumar of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. and Bruce D. DeRuntz of Southern Illinois University honored)(Awards list)
January 1, 2009... The American Society for Quality (ASQ, Milwaukee) has awarded Fellow status to 21 members of the society. In being elected Fellows, these individuals are recognized as having achieved professional distinction and pre-eminence in the technology,...

Jack of all trades.(QUALITY MAILBAG)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... I finally read your September "Last Word" ("Technology Dumbing Us Down," Quality Magazine, September 2008, p. 84). I also have felt that there is real value in knowing how things work and how to fix them, including cars. The problem is that you...

Another perspective.(QUALITY MAILBAG)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... I find it troubling that we emphatically agree on the problems of having the government bailing out certain companies and not others--favoritism ("Breaking the Rules," Quality Magazine, October 2008, p. 64). I wonder if failed companies can...

Bailing out auto: government aid to the auto industry will not get rid of U.S. automakers' problems by itself--changes need to be made.(MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE)
January 1, 2009... The most recent government assistance given to financial institutions has created a perception that the U.S. government has unlimited amounts of money to help U.S. corporations clean up their messes. Most of the people I have spoken with feel...

The path of a quality professional: the intent of this new column will be to deliver quality-centered advice on a wide range of topics.(FACE OF QUALITY)
January 1, 2009... From my perspective, the human side of quality is at least as important as the technical perspective. One can teach people to use quality tools but can't teach them to have passion, dedication and commitment. How does one "grow" to be a...

How are you going to measure that? Far too often manufacturers spend a lot of time designing components without asking this critical question.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)(Personal account)
January 1, 2009... I recently attended a standards committee meeting in Las Vegas along with other gage makers and interested parties. Naturally, I contributed to the local gaming industry as all good visitors do and perhaps sometime in the future I'll be able to...

The evoloving CMM: today's CMMs can provide very accurate evaluations of any 3-D part.(QUALITY 101)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The coordinate measuring machine (CMM) evolved out of a need to know locations of features in manufactured parts. X and Y locations could be coaxed out of smaller parts with a height gage on a surface plate, but with...

Are your answers the same as mine?(BRAIN TEASERS)
January 1, 2009... Anyone who has faced a production problem with a need to solve it by using production data can relate to the notion of a brain teaser. The brain teasers presented here are based on real-world situations encountered by workers in manufacturing...

GPS success: the iGPS tracking and positioning system tells operators the location and characteristics of part damage.(QUALITY INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Once automobile drivers become accustomed to using a GPS system, they may find it hard to drive without one. The same may eventually be said for the iGPS product from Metris (Leuven, Belgium). It is a noncontact,...

Making it in medical: medical X-ray device manufacturer Philips Healthcare understands that quality is everyone's responsibility.(QUALITY FIELD REPORT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dunlee division of Philips Healthcare has been manufacturing X-ray tubes since 1946. Acquired by Philips in 2001, the company's Aurora, IL, manufacturing facility occupies 140,000 square feet, with more than 250...

Is force measurement: evolving into materials testing? Today's force measurement systems have much of the functionality, accuracy and precision formerly reserved for materials testing systems.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember when force measurement was force measurement and materials testing was materials testing? Each discipline enjoyed a unique place in the measurement world. In the past, force measurement generally meant...

Unconventional NDT: less commonly used NDT methods may be the best choice for the application.(QUALITY TEST & INSPECTION)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With nondestructive testing (NDT) methods ranging from visual examination, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonics and eddy current, there is likely an NDT method to fulfill the...

Selecting statistical software for Six Sigma: choosing the right statistical software package can have a lot to do with the ultimate success or failure of a Six Sigma initiative.(QUALITY SOFTWARE & ANALYSIS)
January 1, 2009... Anyone who has been exposed to the fundamental concepts of Six Sigma knows the importance of the role statistical methods play in quantifying improvements in process quality. Inherent to the name is the concept that quality is related to...

ISO 13485: just the facts: ISO/IEC 13485: 2003 and ISO 9001: 2008 are similar--but different.(QUALITY MANAGEMENT)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an ever-shrinking world, the need for regulatory harmonization and quality assurance has become increasingly important Consumers are becoming more educated about the safety and efficacy of medical devices. The...

Time to go wireless.(T&L Sharpening Inc.)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Located an hour and a half outside of Warsaw, IN, considered by many to be the orthopedic manufacturing capital of the world, T&L Sharpening Inc. (Monticello, IN) provides manufacturing, sharpening, reconditioning...

Universal tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SATEC Series 2,000 kilonewton universal testing machine performs tension, compression and flexure tests on high-strength materials, including metals, fasteners, chain, wire, composites, wood and concrete. The...

Infrared camera.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ThermaCAM GasFindIR HSX is an infrared camera for the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The camera delivers high-volume scanning to spot leaks in tank cars, pipelines and facilities. The camera adds...

Multi-CAD software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EnSuite Version 2 is a multi-computer-aided design (CAD) viewing, translation and productivity software that provides support for CATIA V5 R18 files. The software can open R18 files and translate them to other...

Laser tracker.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Leica Absolute Tracker laser tracker offers portability and ease of handling on the factory floor. The product introduces advances in thermal stability and volumetric accuracy, accelerated start-up times, speed...

Digital slide scanner.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Mirax Micro is a digital slide scanner that enables operators to create digital slides when using one of the company's microscope systems. Operators have the option of selecting objectives based on specific...

Machine vision system.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In-Sight Micro is a complete vision system that measures 30 millimeters by 30 millimeters by 60 millimeters. The vision system is the size of a remote-head camera, ideal for mounting in tight spaces on robots,...

Photoelectric sensors.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PX Series photoelectric sensors have heads that carry an IP69K environmental rating, allowing them to be subjected to high pressure--1,400 pounds per square inch (psi)--washdown applications, even at high...

Process improvement software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Quality Companion Dashboard is a tool available for users of Quality Companion process improvement software, The dashboard is a free utility that aggregates project data and lets Six Sigma professionals, managers...

Copper thickness measurement.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The CMI165 includes an SRP-T1 measurement probe tip that is fully replaceable without the need for factory recalibration. The spare probes shipped with the instrument ensure minimal factory downtime, and the illuminated probe tip allows easy...

SPC software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... Synergy 1000 Version 6.0 statistical process control (SPC) software used for ensuring product quality and implementing process improvement techniques is available. The software contains 10 new features and program enhancements. The current...

CMM alignment.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Cube Squared is a handheld device that quickly and accurately aligns the cube on coordinate measuring machine (CMM) adapter plates. Many CMMs use adapter plates, which have a threaded cube from which styli can...

Laser alignment.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Microgage 2-D laser alignment tool is for measuring, machinery alignment and calibration applications. Roll and web lines, computer numerical control (CNC) cutting and milling equipment, lathes, stamping presses,...

Thermal camera.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The Hot Spot Finder is a thermal camera for temperature measurement and display. The camera provides operators with a real-time thermal image for quick fault detection combined with a center spot, noncontact temperature measurement function. A...

Linear scales.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LIDA 400 scale series is available with glass or glass ceramic as its graduation carrier for use in extreme operating temperatures. The expansion coefficient of these materials makes them useful in varying...

Laser beam analyzer.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BA150 industrial laser beam analyzer is a laser beam profiling system that analyzes laser parameters in order to maintain performance of precision material processing lasers. The analyzer includes a USB 2.0...

Data collection.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... DataMetrics is real-time SPC data collection software with a suite of supporting applications. The software provides real-time connectivity that allows the use of existing gaging and related software programs to minimize investment in new...

Inspection station.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Luxxor video microscope is an inspection station that allows operators to attach either a microscope lens or a borescope to its mount. The microscope attachment has an f/4.5 zoom lens for viewing the exterior of...

Thickness gage.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The PosiTector 6000 coating thickness gage offers an SBPC PA2 feature set in memory models, to make it easier to determine if film thickness covering an extended area conforms to operator-specified minimum and maximum levels. In simple terms,...

Robotic laser scanning CMM.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RCA is a robotic coordinate measuring machine (CMM) arm designed for laser scanning inspection. The arm offers the automation capability of a traditional CMM and the mobility and part accessibility of an articulated...

Quality control software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... Regulatory Asset Manager is a browser-based application designed to harmonize maintenance, calibration and validation. Process, lot and test management functionality within the software allows companies to gain more control over manufacturing...

Flexible fixturing.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aluquick is a fixturing system that enables high flexibility with a small number of basic components. It is comprised of extruded profiles with grooves and incorporates a grid. The fixturing allows repeatability...

Gage amiplifier.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ADAMM is a multidimensional gage amplifier that provides air-to-electronic and linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) based signal conditioning, data gathering, analysis and storage. The amplifier is...

Pull tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PullTester 20 is a motorized, benchtop unit designed to measure pulltest forces for a variety of applications. The most common are wire crimp and ultrasonic metal welding connections, but the design makes it...

Portable CMM.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MultiGage is a six-axis, portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a 1.2-meter measuring volume. The arm is used for 3-D dimensional control of molds, parts, tooling and castings. Its quick-mount system...

Compliance management software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... QSi System Version 6.5 is compliance management software with new functionality to streamline the product, enhance the user interface and help companies improve their quality management processes. The software aims to help users improve...

Digital pressure gage.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A digital pressure gage is available that includes a backlit LCD, selectable engineering units and min/max recall. Different models are available in a variety of sizes, accuracies and price ranges to suit the needs...

Custom fixturing.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom fixturing is available for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and vision systems. The company has years of experience and its in-house design engineering staff will work with the customer and its sales team...

Machine tool probe.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cable-free Twin Probe system combining part setup and measurement with tool setting and broken tool detection is available. For use on a range of machining centers, the system uses the same optical receiver to...

Stroboscope.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The DT-326 handheld LED stroboscope provides bright, long-lasting and ergonomic handheld inspection and RPM monitoring. Four AA batteries allow for maximum portability, and an AC adapter is included. The input/output connector allows the...

Rotary encoder.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TD5207 nonmetallic fiber optic rotary encoder is designed for use in motion control systems operating in extreme electromagnetic fields. Medical diagnostic and research applications include magnetic resonance...

SaaS management and compliance software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The company's software as a service (SaaS) strategy has been unveiled through the release of its Pilgrim On-Demand, a software application delivery model that offers organizations an alternative solution to managing key electronic compliance...

Surface analysis.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Metrelogical analysis of the evolution of a 3-D surface in a fourth dimension now is possible using the 4-D software module in surface texture software Mountains Technology Version 5. Changes in height on the Z-axis...

Machine vision camera.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Spyder3 4K camera has a 4K resolution and uses the company's patented dual line scan sensor technology, which provides high responsivity and ease of use. The camera is well suited for film, glass, print and web...

Multisensor vision.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The Galileo AV350 is an intermediate travel multisensor metrelogy video measurement system offering a 14- by 14-inch X,Y work area and Z clearance of 8 inches. The Z clearance provides the space for multisensor attachments, including vision,...