Quality articles from October 2008

Quality archives from October 2008

Manufacturing solutions.(FROM THE EDITOR)(International Manufacturing Technology Show )(Editorial)
October 1, 2008... The International Manufacturing Show 2008 (IMTS) is a distant memory for some, but for many manufacturers and equipment suppliers it's just the beginning. At the show, orders were being taken and exhibitors were selling equipment to attendees...

Coming events.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... NOVEMBER 4-6 VISION 2008, Stuttgart, Germany. Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, +49 (0) 711- 2589-696. www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision 9-12 FUSION VII: THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, ...

Lexus ranks highest in dependability for 14th year.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. Lexus Div.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- For a 14th consecutive year, Lexus ranks highest in vehicle dependability, improving by 25 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles since 2007 to achieve a score of 120 PP100, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008...

QMC 2009 call for papers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Quality Measurement Conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... ORLANDO, FL -- The 2009 Quality Measurement Conference, to be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, May 4 to 7, 2009, in Orlando, FL, is now accepting abstracts for presentations. Please provide a 150- to 200-word abstract by November 14, 2008....

ISO publishes book, CD on management system standards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(International Organization for Standardization )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... GENEVA -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a combined book and CD giving organizations advice on how to make integrated use of management system standards. "The Integrated Use of Management System...

ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 calibration standard published.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... BOULDER, CO -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) International announce that ANSI/NCSL Z540.32006 Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment has...

The Women in Engineering ProActive Network.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Tricia Berry has been appointed)(Julie Martin Trenor has been appointed)(Chris S. Anderson has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN, Denver) announces the election and appointment of six directors who will serve until June 2010. WEPAN is a U.S. organization working to transform culture in engineering higher education to open...

The National Fastener Distributors Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Mark Shannon has been appointed)(Wendy Rose has been appointed)(Dave Monti has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA, Chicago) has announced new members that will be added to its 2008 board of directors. Responsible for governing all affairs of the organization within its by-laws, the board is comprised of...

Activplant Corp. (London, Ontario), maker of manufacturing performance management software, announces that Tower Automotive LLC (Novi, MI), designer and producer of vehicle structural components and assemblies, has selected the company's Throughput Analyzer.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Activplant Corp. (London, Ontario), maker of manufacturing performance management software, announces that Tower Automotive LLC (Novi, MI), designer and producer of vehicle structural components and assemblies, has selected the company's...

Pilgrim Software Inc. (Tampa, FL), provider of enterprise compliance and quality management (ECQM) software, has been named the 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year within the life science industry by Frost & Sullivan (Palo Alto, CA), a growth consulting company.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Pilgrim Software Inc. (Tampa, FL), provider of enterprise compliance and quality management (ECQM) software, has been named the 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year within the life science industry...

Automotive quality reference manual available.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Advanced Product Quality Planning)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Developed jointly by Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp., the Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan Reference Manual Second Edition (APQP) provides common guidelines for a product quality plan and...

Rising costs raise concerns among North American manufacturers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2008... CHICAGO -- Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for mid-sized industrial manufacturers, has announced the findings of its second Group Outlook Survey, revealing the top economic concerns for the second half of 2008. Raw material and energy...

Misumi USA Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Misumi USA Inc. (Schaumburg, IL), provider of components for factory automation, announces the introduction of an engineering blog located at its Web site www.misumiusa.com. The blog focuses on the latest mechanical component trends for...

Beamex (Pietarsaari, Finland), provider of calibration solutions, has received a Customer Service Leadership Award from growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan (Palo Alto, CA).(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Beamex (Pietarsaari, Finland), provider of calibration solutions, has received a Customer Service Leadership Award from growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan (Palo Alto, CA). The award was conferred on Beamex because of the company's...

IBS America (Lexington, MA), provider of software solutions for quality system requirements, announces that materials sciences company Cookson Electronics (Providence, RI) has purchased an enterprise license for its QSi System software.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... IBS America (Lexington, MA), provider of software solutions for quality system requirements, announces that materials sciences company Cooksen Electronics (Providence, RI) has purchased an enterprise license for its QSI System software. The...

Manufacturer of 3-D control software and electronics Metrologic Group (Grenoble, France) has acquired a majority stake in ATT Metrology Services Inc. (Redmond, WA), provider of large-scale 3-D metrology inspection services.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Manufacturer of 3-D control software and electronics Metrologic Group (Grenoble, France) has acquired a majority stake in ATT Metrology Services inc. (Redmond, WA), provider of large-scale 3-D metrology inspection services. The acquisition is...

Faro Technologies Inc. (Lake Mary, FL), maker of portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, has acquired an exclusive license from Dimensional Photonics International Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)
October 1, 2008... Faro Technologies Inc. (Lake Mary, FL), maker of portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, has acquired an exclusive license from Dimensional Photonics International Inc. (Wilmington, MA), provider of digital shape scanners,...

Carl Zeiss.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Internet application library )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Carl Zeiss (Thornwood, NY), provider of microscopy solutions for a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications, has introduced an Internet application library of customer-submitted applications and images using the company's...

OES Inc. (London, Ontario) has been awarded Delphi Corp.'s (Troy, MI) 2008 Technology Pinnacle Award, recognizing OES for it ability to view problems as opportunities, focus on innovation and bring ideas to market.(BUSINESS NEWS)
October 1, 2008... OES Inc. (London, Ontario) has been awarded Delphi Corp.'s (Troy, MI) 2008 Technology Pinnacle Award, recognizing OES for it ability to view problems as opportunities, focus on innovation and bring ideas to market. OES works with Delphi,...

Modus Metrology Services.(BUSINESS NEWS)(inspection services )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Metrology service provider Modus Metrology Services (Knoxville, TN) announces that it now offers inspection services with its Brown & Sharpe 9128 Global Advantage coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The company also offers inspection services...

Sunnen Products Co.(PEOPLE NEWS)
October 1, 2008... Dennis Westhoff has been named global business development manager for Sunnen Products Co. (St. Louis). Westhoff most recently was the company's technical sales manager, leading a team of sales project engineers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Eriez Magnetics.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Andy Lewis has been appointed)(Paul Fears has also been named)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Andy Lewis has been appointed vice president, international, and Paul Fears has been appointed managing director, Eriez-Europe, for Eriez Magnetics (Erie, PA). Lewis has served as managing director of Eriez-Europe since 1995, succeeded by...

Intertek.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Calin Moldovean has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Calin Moldovean has been appointed president of systems certification for Intertek (Boxborough, MA). Moldovean will direct the global operations of the company's management systems certification group.

ASI DataMyte.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Paul Oxfeldt has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Paul Oxfeldt has been appointed sales manager for the Denmark office of ASI DataMyte (Plymouth, MN). Oxfeldt brings 12 years of experience as a consultant and sales representative.

Fanfare.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Pawan Singh has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pawan Singh has been appointed vice president of engineering at Fanfare (Mountain View, CA). Singh will oversee a global team of engineers, reporting directly to the president and chief executive officer.

TCP Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Charles Gallagher has been appointed)(Jeffrey Bristol has been appointed )(Peter Weller has been appointed )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Charles Gallagher has been appointed vice president of operations, Jeffrey Bristol has been appointed director of retail sales and Peter Weller has been appointed general manager of TCP Inc. (Aurora, OH). Gallagher...

Henry Troemner LLC.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Edward E. Abele has been named)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Edward E. Abele has been appointed chief operating officer at Henry Troemner LLC (Thorofare, N J). Abele has been with the company for seven years, involved in all aspects of the business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Weiler Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Jim McDaniel has been appointed)(Chris Weiler has been promoted)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Jim McDaniel has been appointed vice president, sales and marketing, and Chris Weiler has been promoted to president/chief operating officer for Weiler Corp. (Cresco, PA). McDaniel has a background that includes marketing, sales, product...

Nilfisk CFM.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Joe Wintsch has been appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Joe Wintsch has been appointed director of sales for North America for Nilfisk CFM (Malvern, PA). Wintsch will be responsible for driving sales efforts in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which includes overseeing the company's 20-member...

Manufacturing and the next four years: what will the November election mean for manufacturing and trade?(SPECIAL REPORT)(Editorial)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These are worrisome times for the U.S. economy: In September the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the unemployment rate had risen to 6.1%. Among the ever-increasing ranks of the...

10 killers of manufacturing excellence: here is some more insight on identifying the roadblocks that stand in the way of achieving manufacturing excellence.(MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE)
October 1, 2008... 6. Implementation of quality management systems. It sounds counter-intuitive, however, recent focus on standardization and quality management systems has led to more registration audits, more quality auditors, and corrective and preventive...

Single source calibration: calibration is more than reading some instruments--there is something called expertise involved.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)
October 1, 2008... I'm surprised at some of the ideas that drift down from the loftier realms of the corporate world in the endless quest to reduce costs. In many cases, the assumption is that a philosophy that appears to work in one area of a company's...

Measure with vision: vision dimensional metrology can offer unique productivity enhancing opportunities.(QUALITY 101)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vision dimensional metrology should not be confused with machine vision. While both are based on image analysis, vision dimensional metrology systems generally are offline or near-line systems, collecting dimensional...

Plastic container breakage.(BRAIN TEASERS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Improve inline inspection: say goodbye to defective parts with SMAC's XYZ automated inline inspection.(QUALITY INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a sense, the XYZ inline inspection systems from SMAC Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) work as a mini-coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for inline inspection, says Steve Curtiss, applications manager at SMAC Inc. These...

Improve data with digital sensors: coating and thickness measurement can be improved with digital signal processing.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intelligent sensors with integrated digital signal processing have become prevalent in an increasing number of applications. As the considerable gain in interference immunity, repeatability, durability and...

Focus on micro-metrology: semiconductor manufacturing technologies lead to innovations in micro-manufacturing metrology.(QUALITY TEST & INSPECTION)(Cover story)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Critical dimensions in semiconductor manufacturing are in the deep sub-micron and nanometer range. Over time, specialized measurement systems suitable for these dimensions have been developed with the necessary...

Multi-tasking CMM software: when it comes to CMM software, establishing a cohesive approach across the board provides the entire enterprise with the means to maintain a useful knowledge base.(QUALITY SOFTWARE & ANALYSIS)(Coordinate measuring machines)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These days the requirements for coordinate measuring machine (CMM) metrology devices have expanded well beyond touch-probe inspection using automated CMMs. In addition to an array of devices, there also are numerous...

Selecting successful Six Sigma projects: successful Six Sigma projects are the result of careful selection, planning and execution.(QUALITY MANAGEMENT)
October 1, 2008... Management invests time and money in Six Sigma to get better results. Projects are the key to organization improvement in Six Sigma; they also are the most visible and quantifiable part of this effort. Too often, organizations do not do the...

Five-axis machining meets five-axis inspection.(CASE STUDIES)(Turbocam International )(Case study)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Constantly changing surface geometries, pin-wheeling shapes and tight, intricate features make turbomachinery components--impellers, blades and blisks--some of industry's most complex and exacting shapes. Turbocam...

Rotary encoders.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... A 19-bit single turn resolution version of the ECI/EQI 1300 Series of inductive rotary encoders is now available, providing better machine control performance. The series also offers a multiturn encoder with a resolution of 31 bits. These types...

Microscopy imaging software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spot Imaging Software is Vista-compatible and provides expanded time lapse imaging capabilities, making it easier to capture time-critical dynamic events, Viewing low light level signals is enhanced with automatic...

3-D measurement software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Version 7.31 of WinWerth 3-D measurement software has been optimized to increase productivity, ease of operation, flexibility and speed. Measurements with image processing sensors now are easier to use with new...

Enterprise management software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... Kyliptix Business Suite (KiBS) is a Web-based business software solution modeled on the principle of Software as a Service (SaaS). The software uses technologies such as AJAX and LAMP, and employs a single user interface to bridge the flow of...

Height gage.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Digimar 817 CLM offers three ways to initiate measurement. In addition to normal keypad initiation, a quick mode feature allows the measurement cycle to be initiated by pushing the carriage in the direction of...

Force tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The Chatillon TCD225 Series is a force testing system that can be set up quickly to perform a variety of tests. The system allows operators to perform simple or multivariable testing without relying on a PC or complex software. It has a...

Laser scanner.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Aquilon 3-D laser scanner can capture up to 1 million points per second at a 5-micrometer accuracy. The operator controls scanning speed and can adjust the parameters according to the data density required by the...

SPC software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WinSPC Version 7.1 has new functionality and administrative features to improve manufacturing productivity and real-time quality control, The software allows quality engineers and shop-floor operators to monitor...

White light scanning.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The naviSCAN system is composed of a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and white-light scanner. While the CMM sets up a large working volume, the scanner scans areas up to one square meter per shot....

Finite element analysis software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... Abaqus Version 6.7 Extended Functionality (EF) is a finite element analysis (FEA) software suite. New capabilities include native technology for multiphysics fluid-structure interaction (FSI), an associative geometry interface to SolidWorks,...

Torque arm.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The UltMate torque arm decreases operator fatigue with smooth movement, offering the operator virtually no resistance. Articulated joints and rotational pivots allow a variety of applications. Models available include spring controlled torque...

Stroboscope.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CheckLine PK2X portable, digital stroboscope has a flash tube that delivers a brightness of 1,200 Lux and a flash rate of up to 12,000 flashes per minute, while its rechargeable lithiumion battery provides a full...

Single-axis actuators.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LX Series of single-axis actuators is available for motion control applications. The line offers a choice of standard or covered styles in three capacities, with lower overall stage height to conserve space,...

Force tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The E-Force FGS-200PV programmable force test system provides a method to retrieve and maintain compression and tension testing and break-force test data. Insertion-withdrawal, break and peak force, multiple peaks and other tests are possible...

Process improvement software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... e-QC Version 4.0, a Web-based process improvement reporting solution, contains more than 20 enhancements including: integration of analysis within corporate intranets and other reporting systems; customizable output layouts for customization...

Breaking the rules.(THE LAST WORD)
October 1, 2008... The scenario: a large U.S. manufacturer with a history of a well-measured approach to quality and production is directed by its board to increase profits and market share, and to do so quickly. The CEO decides on a quick-fix approach and moves...

NDT shows off.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
October 1, 2008... The NDT industry appears to be alive and well, at least among those who attended the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago last month. While I haven't been attending the show for decades, as some of you may have, I was...

Quality NDT Conference 2009 call for papers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(nondestructive testing)(Conference news)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... ORLANDO, FL --- The Quality NDT Conference, to be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, May 4 to 7, 2009, in Orlando, FL, is now accepting abstracts for presentations. Please provide a 150- to 200-word abstract by November 14, 2008. At the...

ASNT 2008 election results.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
October 1, 2008... COLUMBUS, OH -- Membership ballots for the election of the 2008-2009 officers, directors at large and council directors for the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) have been tallied. The following individuals were elected: *...

X-R-I testing opens NDT training center.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(nondestructive testing)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... TROY, MI -- X-R-I Testing, a provider of nondestructive testing (NDT) services to the aerospace and other industries, has established a training center adjacent to its Troy, MI, headquarters to teach NDT methods, particularly for aerospace...

Bruker AXS to acquire surface imaging systems.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Surface Imaging Systems GmbH has been acquired by Bruker AXS GmbH )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... KARLSRUHE and HERZOGENRATH, GERMANY--Bruker AXS GmbH, developer and manufacturer of analytical X-ray systems and solutions for material analysis, has signed an agreement to acquire all of the equity of Surface Imaging Systems GmbH (S.I.S.). The...

Modal shop offers free resonant inspection feasibility studies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Modal Shop Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... CINCINNATI -- The Modal Shop Inc., provider of structural vibration and acoustic sensing systems, is offering free parts tests to determine the feasibility of quality assurance testing via the resonant acoustic method (NDT-RAM). Resonant...

Genesys Instruments changes name to GenScope.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... EAST LONGMEADOW, MA -- Genesys Instruments Inc., a manufacturer of precision borescope systems for visual inspection, image capture and documentation, has changed its name to GenScope Inc. President David Reeves said, "Exciting growth is...

Using water immersion testing: water immersion testing is an accurate, cost-efficient method for pinpointing a leak location--if the tested part is effectively sealed.(BACK TO BASICS)
October 1, 2008... Leak testing is essential for virtually any product that contains or keeps out a liquid or gas. The sophisticated leak testing equipment available today--capable of data acquisition and communication with a controller--can provide highly...

The CT solution: measure precisely and traceably using X-ray computed tomography.
October 1, 2008... Combining X-ray computed tomography (CT) with the design and components of industrial coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) makes it possible to achieve an accuracy that enables CT to be used in industrial coordinate metrology. The use of CT in...

Master hardness testing: learn more about hardness testing methods including metals testing, often referred to as indentation hardness testing.
October 1, 2008... Hardness, as applied to most materials, and in particular metals, is a valuable, revealing and commonly employed mechanical test that has been in use in various forms for more than 250 years. Certainly, as a material property, its value and...

Extremely portable ultrasonics: when it comes to inspection, operators now look toward portability with functionality.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Inspection is a task carried out at various stages in the life cycle of a product or structure. Products and structures are inspected during manufacture for quality control purposes. Typically this can be weld...

Get the details with microscopy: microscopic analysis of materials can help ensure ultimate product integrity.(TECH SHOWCASE)
October 1, 2008... The optical microscope uses visible light and a system of lenses to produce magnified images. Components common to such microscopes are the eyepiece, objective lens and illumination source. The eyepiece, found at the top of the microscope,...

Tight pressure control.(NDT APPLICATIONS)
October 1, 2008... Pressure testing is often required to verify that production containers will withstand their rated pressures in the field. Catalina Cylinder (Garden Grove, CA), a producer of high- and low-pressure aluminum cylinders used to transport gases...

Automated inspection.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The Armanda is a multi-technology, X-Y robotic arm designed to perform nondestructive assessments of metallic and composite structures for military and civil aerospace industries. The system consists of a lightweight, portable arm that...

UV lamp.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The BIB-150P UV lamp has been improved by replacing the metal housing with one made from an engineering polymer that is dent proof and impact resistant. In addition, a 150-watt bulb eliminates the need for a heavy, bulky external transformer....

Ultrasonic couplant.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... Sono 1200+ is a high-temperature ultrasonic couplant for nondestructive testing applications. It is a medium viscosity paste that provides coupling for thickness gaging and flaw inspection at extreme temperatures, covering from 700 F to more...

Ultrasonic leak detection.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The Ultraprobe 3,000 ultrasonic leak detection system can be used to detect leaking valves in hydraulic systems; faulty bearings in motors, pumps and gears; and examine cabin pressure and cockpit window leaks in aircraft. The instrument is...

Ultrasonic thickness gages.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The UPG-07 Series of handheld ultrasonic thickness gages is available with a choice of either color or monochrome displays. The series consists of seven models designed to nondestructively measure any engineering material from 0.004 inch to 20...

Video borescope.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The XL Go VideoProbe is a high-resolution video borescope. Applications include the inspection of windmills, pipelines, gas turbines, steam turbines, aircraft engines, automotive engines, steam generators and heat exchangers. The instrument is...

Spectrometer.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The MagnaRay is a wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometer (WDS) that automatically combines energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) results with WDS operations. Integrated with the EDS Noran System 7, the spectrometer determines the elements to...

Videoscope.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2008... The 6-millimeter videoscope has an advanced multi-point measuring system, combining measurement capabilities with ease-of-use. Quartz glass limits the risk of scratching the lens while significantly brighter optics enhance image quality....