Quality Control Processes

News • November 12, 2014

MSC Achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification

MSC Industrial Supply Co., Melville, N.Y., has received ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2008 certification for its largest customer fulfillment centers (CFC) in the U.S. According to the company, this achievement demonstrates MSC's commitment to high-quality standards, continual improvement and customer satisfaction.

Products • October 1, 2014

G10 Photoelectric Sensor

SICK announced the launch of the G10 photoelectric sensor with Q-Lock mounting.

Videos • September 21, 2014

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.

Videos • September 21, 2014

Zoller displays 3D Check at IMTS 2014

Zoller displays its 3D Check machine during IMTS 2014.

Products • September 1, 2014

CLV600 IP 69K Housing Bar Code Scanners

SICK announced the launch of the CLV600 IP 69K Housing bar code scanners, which provide high read rates in challenging conditions.

Articles • August 1, 2014 • Evan Jones Thorne

Certifiably consistent

Certifications help shops develop consistent quality assurance practices -- and new business.

Articles • August 1, 2014 • Frank Burke

Machine monitoring morphs

Advances in software, sensors and connectivity create more choices and greater accessibility for machine monitoring.

Videos • July 21, 2014

Smart microscope

Scientists at the Australian National University have invented a method to make a high-powered lens that can transform a smartphone into a high-resolution microscope, according to the university. The lenses are made by using the natural shape of liquid droplets, and can cost less than a penny to produce.

News • July 21, 2014

Hexagon acquires Vero Software

Hexagon AB, a Stockholm, Sweden-based provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, has acquired CAD/CAM software provider Vero Software, Cheltenham, England. Brands in Vero Software's portfolio include Alphacam, Cabinet Vision, Edgecam, Radan, SURFCAM, VISI, and WorkNC. The company has offices in the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, Japan, U.S., Brazil, Netherlands, China, Korea, Spain and India supplying products to more than 45 countries through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and reseller network.

Articles • July 1, 2014 • Evan Jones Thorne

Potent portables: Portable CMM arms bring sophisticated inspection to the shop floor

The basis of the portable CMM arm is to allow an operator to reach and touch the part to be measured with a hard probe and collect data.

Products • May 1, 2014

CQ4 Capacitive Proximity Sensor

SICK announced the launch of the CQ4 capacitive proximity sensor for detecting and monitoring a wide range of objects and materials.

Products • May 1, 2014

BES R04 Block Sensor

Balluff expands its inductive sensor miniature line with the addition of the BES R04 block sensor.