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In this issue of Quality Magazine's UPDATE:
- Incoming ASQ President Sets Agenda
- Klontech Joins Micro-Vu as Distributor
- Minitab Receives Women's Business Enterprise Certification |
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Incoming ASQ President Sets Agenda
HOUSTON, TX-Roberto M. Saco, who will assume the ASQ presidency on July 1, delivered his inaugural address in which he pointed out new areas where ASQ needs to venture more boldly in order to maintain its relevance in the world today. FULL STORY>>
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Product Spotlight:
1,000 kN Universal Hydraulic Testing System

Instron's new 1000HDX
features a dual test space for testing high strength materials. Available with two different crosshead configurations, this cost-effective system is ideal for testing materials for the metal, fastener, and construction markets.
Instron • 825 University Ave. • Norwood, MA 02062-2643 • (800) 564-8378 • www.instron.com •
info_news@instron.com |
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ASI DataMyte Announces Distribution Agreement
Plymouth, MN-ASI DataMyte Inc., has signed a distributor agreement with Marubeni Information Systems Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. FULL STORY>>
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E-Marketplace: Testing & Assessment Services

TUVRheinland - a leader in testing and certification services since 1872 and a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory with 300 locations in 60 countries - helps manufacturers get their products to global markets quickly and cost effectively.
For a free brochure on the company's testing and assessment services visit www.us.tuv.com/qual
, or call 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (888-743-4652). |
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Klontech Joins Micro-Vu as Distributor
WINDSOR, CA-Klontech Industrial Sales has joined measurement machine maker Micro-Vu Corp's list of U.S. distributors. Klontech offers sales, applications and support services for Micro-Vu systems in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. FULL STORY>> |
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June 3-5 MD&M East, New York, NY. Canon Communications, (310) 445-4200. www.mdmeast.com
June 9-11 Sensors Expo & Conference 2008, Rosemont, IL. Questex Media Group, (617) 219-8375. www.sensorsexpo.com June 10-12 The Vision Show 2008, Boston, MA. Automated Imaging Association (AIA), (734) 994-6088.
www.machinevisiononline.org
June 11-12 Quality Expo Detroit, Novi, MI. Canon Communications, (310) 445-4200.
www.qualitydetroit.com
August 3-7 NCSL 2008 Workshop and Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, FL. NCSL International, (303) 440-3339.
www.ncsli.org
September 8-13 IMTS 2008, Chicago, IL. The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), (703) 893-2900.
www.imts.com
October 19-22 Infusion 2008, Chantilly, VA. InfinityQS, (703) 961-0200.
www.infinityqs.com
November 4-6 Vision 2008, Stuttgart, Germany. Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, +49-(0) 711 2589-696.
www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision
November 17-20 AeroTest America 2008, Fort Worth, TX. Leading Edge Events & Media Ltd., +44 (0) 208-783-2399. www.aerotestamerica.com
February 9-12 MD&M West, Anaheim, CA. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.devicelink.com/expo/west08/ |
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IMTS 2008 to Feature Quality Day
CHICAGO-Tuesday, September 9, will be Quality Day at this year's IMTS, to be held September 8 to 13, at Chicago's McCormick Place. Quality Day, to be held in the IMTS Innovation Center (Booth D-4168), will present attendees with two presentations on how they can incorporate a comprehensive quality strategy into their manufacturing plan.
Learn More |
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Taking the Edge Out of Noncontact Measurement
Numerous dimensional measurements are made at many places in the manufacturing process. No matter the type of part, from circuit boards to engine parts to plastic connector housings, measurements ensure that parts and processes are in control and of appropriate quality.
by Tom Groff
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Citation Adds Green Belt Certification
NOVI, MI, May 22-Citation Corp., maker of cast, machined and assembled components for the automotive, heavy truck and industrial markets, has completed its first of three waves of Six Sigma green belt certifications as part of a company-wide initiative to certify 42 Six Sigma green belts at its castings facilities in 2008. FULL STORY>> |
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Z-Laser Opens UK Sales Office
FREIBURG, GERMANY-Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH, maker of industrial laser products, has set up a UK sales office in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The requirements for high-quality industrial laser products in the UK have remained healthy over the years and gave reason for opening a local UK Office. FULL STORY>>
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