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In this issue of Quality Magazine's UPDATE:
- Metris Acquires X-Tek
- NIST Develops New Approach to Surface Profiling
- Manufacturing Technology Consumption Up 6.6%
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Manufacturing Technology Consumption Up 6.6%
MCLEAN, VA—Manufacturing technology consumption totaled $365.66 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association, and AMT, the Association for Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 9.3% from October, but up 5.0% from the total of $348.37 million reported for November 2006. With a year-to-date total of $3,851.40 million, 2007 was up 6.6% compared with 2006.
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NIST Develops New Approach to Surface Profiling
GAITHERSBURG, MD—Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new technique for measuring the roughness of surfaces that is casting doubt on the accuracy of current procedures.
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March 3-5 35th Annual AICE Quality Conference, Davenport, IA. American Society for Quality (ASQ), (815) 729-5208.
www.aiceconference.com
March 17-19 MET-302 Hands-on Metrology Statistics, Everett, WA. Fluke Corp., (425) 446-6330. www.fluke.com/2006caltraining
March 20 2008 Quality Conference of the Carolinas, Rock Hill, SC. Transform, (803) 318-3923.
www.asqcharlotte.org
March 31-April 3 WESTEC 2008 Exposition and Conference, Los Angeles, CA. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), (800) 733-4763.
www.sme.org
April 22-25 Control 2008, Stuttgart, Germany. P.E. Schall GmbH, +(49)-7025-92060.
www.control-messe.com/en/control
April 28-May 1 Quality Measurement Conference 2008, Clearwater, FL. Quality magazine, (248) 786-1584.
www.qualitymag.com/qmc
April 28-May 1 Quality NDT Conference 2008, Clearwater, FL. Quality magazine, (248) 786-1584.
www.ndtmag.com/qndtc
June 11-12 Quality Expo Detroit, Novi, MI. Canon Communications, (310) 445-4200. www.qualitydetroit.com
September 8-13 IMTS 2008, Chicago, IL. The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), (703) 893-2900. www.imts.com |
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In-Process Measurement Makes Sense
Work-around techniques are still commonplace throughout all manufacturing industries, even though most companies actively embrace and implement quality control procedures. Rather than rejecting incorrectly fitting parts and subassemblies and re-engineering the process to make them right, manufacturers continue to use loose go-with-work/no-go tests and work-around procedures to cover out-of-control processes.
by Orlando Perez
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SME to Participate in Berlin Air Show
Dearborn, MI—The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has entered into an agreement with Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA) to participate in the Berlin International Air Show in Berlin, Germany, May 27 to June 1, 2008. Europe's largest 2008 air show attracts political, civil and military decision-makers from the developing countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
SME will assemble an international panel discussion on continuous improvement for aerospace manufacturers and their supply chain. The panelists will represent aerospace OEMs and suppliers who will share best practices, benchmarking experiences, process improvements and their lean manufacturing philosophy. In Europe especially, where the euro value is high, adding value to production without adding cost to the customer is essential to a successful manufacturing operation.
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