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December 11, 2000
Make Sure it Works: Testing 1-2-3
Developing new products or materials? Looking for someone to validate your findings or ensure continued quality control? You don't need to look far for solutions to your testing and inspection needs.
December 8, 2000
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
Check out which Inspection and Testing events are headed your way. If you're looking to e-commerce enable your business, let a Thomas Regional Representative demonstrate how you can effortlessly and affordably e-commerce enable your web site.
December 7, 2000
What Comes Next: A Look at Future Trends
What if you could predict today which industries are fated to flourish or fail in the 21st century? What if, a decade past, you could have imagined the impact of the Internet? And what if, five years ago, you had foreseen today's supertight labor market or soaring health-care costs? Then maybe you could hang out your shingle as a futurist and charge corporate clients or the federal government big bucks to help them prepare for the vagaries that lie ahead.
Introducing the Latest in Inspection Fixture Technology
For years, metal product manufacturers have been waiting for the development of flexible inspection fixtures. Recently, several companies have come up with breakthrough designs that are changing the testing and inspection of prototypes from inception through final production.
Scheduled Testing: A Steam Leak's Worst Enemy
When dealing with steam heating systems, leaks are inevitable. By pretesting problem areas, companies can identify leaks early, saving both time and money.
Reincarnated Hard Drives
Thanks to IBM and their computer recycling program, companies now have an environmentally safe option when they need to get rid of the old to make room for the new.
Electronic Collaborative Design: The Blueprint of the Future
Electronic collaborative design promises to streamline the production process, making it faster and cheaper. The aircraft and automotive industries have already begun to utilize collaborative technology with benefits quickly becoming apparent.
Unbeatable Inspection: AOI and X-ray Technology Together
With integrated X-ray and automated optical inspection technology, manufacturers can now better inspect the most complicated printed circuit board components and ensure a higher level of quality.
Digital Signatures: John Hancocks of the 21st Century
Federal legislation has been passed guaranteeing the legality of digital signatures for online transactions, further enhancing e-commerce. But first, people have to trust this new technology.
Seamless Integration: The Key to e-CRM
Recent steps in technology have made electronic customer relationship management, or e-CRM, the ideal for online customer satisfaction. Essential to its achievement is the integration of customer "touch points".
