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APRIL 2000 INDUSTRY NEWS

 

KANATA, ONTARIO (April 20, 2000) - GSI Lumonics Inc. (Nasdaq: GSLI and TSE: LSI) today announced Quality Vision International, Inc., a privately-held company, has acquired the operating assets of its VIEW metrology product line. The terms and conditions of the transaction will remain confidential and are not material to GSI Lumonics.

GSI Lumonics' VIEW metrology product is an automated, non-contact dimensional coordinate measurement system which provides major electronics, telecommunications, and computer manufacturers with the ability to perform micron accurate measurements of component parts and assemblies produced throughout their manufacturing processes.

"Consistent with our focus on select core markets, we are divesting areas of our business that are no longer strategic to our growth plans," said Charles Winston, President & CEO of GSI Lumonics. "We are pleased to have found a strategic buyer for the metrology product line who will continue to grow the business."

"Meeting the needs of existing GSI Lumonics customers is a top priority," said George Guarino, CFO of Quality Vision International, Inc. "We are committed to providing the highest level of service and best available products to these customers."

 

(April 17, 2000) Transmation, Inc. announced that both its Transcat Division and its Metersandinstruments.com subsidiary have become suppliers to the TotaMRO.com eCommerce initiative. TotalMRO.com is a one-stop Internet-based maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies solution launched by W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Transcat and Metersandinstruments.com are two of the initial ten participating MRO distributors on TotalMRO.com. TotalMRO.com had its first customer go live on March 31. TotalMRO.com brings together major distributors and key technology partners to revolutionize Internet-based procurement of MRO products and services. TotalMRO.com allows buyers and sellers to interact and transact business within one solution. Customers will access TotalMRO.com through B2B eCommerce platforms including market exchanges, portals, and other marketplaces.

Mr. Robert G. Klimasewski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transmation, Inc., stated: "Our participation in TotalMRO.com gives us access to new, incremental customer base that we have not previously served. Transmation has been a business-to-business distributor since 1981 and during this time we have focused on meeting our customers' purchasing needs. Increasingly this means making our catalog of products available via eCommerce, and we see TotalMRO.com as a natural fit."

 

Through an arrangement with the NIST Analytical Chemistry Division (ACD), NVLAP is now offering accreditation for Certifiers of Spectrophotometric Filter NIST Traceable Reference Materials (NTRMs) under the Chemical Calibration field of our Calibration Laboratories Accreditation Program. NIST Special Publication SP 260-140: Technical Specifications for Certification of Spectrophotometric NTRMs, describes an NTRM as "a commercially produced reference material with a well-defined traceability linkage to existing NIST chemical measurement standards." Those organizations that have shown interest in this program by participation in previous workshops have already been sent application packages. Other interested parties may request an application package by contacting NVLAP.

 

A new corporate identity program for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) was introduced to members of the Institute's Board of Directors during a celebration on March 22, 2000.

Dr. Mark W. Hurwitz, ANSI President and CEO, stated "As we enter a new century - one characterized by an explosion in information dissemination, rapidly converging technologies and globalization - ANSI recognized the need to update its 'look.' Staff reviewed various aspects of our past corporate identity programs to evaluate the degree to which various elements of our branding activities are recognized; we determined that the characters "A - N - S - I" and the color scheme used since 1989 were essential elements to carry forward.

The new logo reflects the impact of the Institute and our leadership in the representation of U.S. standards activities worldwide. The circular blue symbol represents both forward motion and ANSI's role in the global society. This forward motion is continued in the treatment of the logotype. Further, the solid weight of the characters "ANSI" reflects the strength of an organization that has served the U.S. standards and conformity assessment community for more than eight decades. The logo has been designed so that it may be used independently (as shown above) or with the name "American National Standards Institute." A plan is in place to transition from the previous to the new logo.

For additional information, please contact Stacy M. Leistner, director of communication and public relations (tel: 212.642.4931; e-mail: sleistne@ansi.org).

 

The second annual International Dimensional Workshop (IDW) 2000 is being held in Knoxville, TN May 8-11, 2000. This year's theme is "Dimensional Metrology - The New Millennium".

The keynote speaker is Dr. Graham Peggs, NPL Precision Engineering Group. Over the course of four days, there will be forums, conferences and an exhibit hall. Some topics include:

  • Verification of components to GD & T specifications
  • Gear metrology
  • Measurement Uncertainity
  • Accuracy improvments to measurement uncertainity assessment of Coordinate Measuring Machines
  • Dimensional and surface metrology
  • International standards and their effect on dimensional metrology
  • and more!

The workshop debut last year based on the need for additional ways to help the industry. For more information contact Ed Pritchard, phone: 865-574-4261, email: pritchardew@y12.doe.gov, web: www.qualitymag.com/idw

 

Danaher Corporation announced plans to establish a separate, autonomous business unit within its Danaher Electronic Test Group. The new company, to be called Fluke Networks (http://www.flukenetworks.com), is currently a division of Fluke Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electronic test tools and a member of the Danaher Electronic Test Group. Plans are subject to approval by the Danaher Board of Directors.

As the Networks Division of Fluke, Fluke Networks has been a provider of innovative solutions for insuring data communications and Internet uptime since 1993. A leader in the handheld network analyzer, and cable and fiber optic test markets, Fluke Networks' solutions have been the most awarded test solutions of the decade. 1999 revenues approximated $100 million.

George M. Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The formation of a separate Fluke Networks company will provide increased focus and accelerate our growth in the rapidly expanding data communications market."

Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Tools and Components and Process/ Environmental Controls. (www.danaher.com)

 

STATE COLLEGE, PA - For Immediate Release - eCalibration, Inc., owner of the eCalibration.com business-to-business Web site, has been selected to be a member of the newly formed InnovaZone, a business incubator composed of five State College, PA-based Internet companies. eCalibration.com is a vertical trade community, designed to unite buyers and sellers in the highly fragmented calibration industry. eCalibration.com currently offers Industry and Product News, a comprehensive product and service Directory, a Career Center, Daily Calibration Tips, upcoming industry Events, and more.

"The InnovaZone is a great opportunity for eCalibration.com. We are able to work closely with the other InnovaZone companies, learn from each other's experiences, see what works, and assist each other with issues that arise," said Jim Erickson, president and CEO of eCalibration, Inc. "Being part of this select group also lends credibility to eCalibration.com and confirms that others recognize its tremendous potential."

The incubator format enables the start-ups to work together by sharing resources, ideas, and experiences. A committee from the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Pennsylvania State University Research Park, where the InnovaZone is based, selected the companies from a large pool of applicants.

The premier feature of eCalibration.com is the Directory listing, where users can very quickly identify companies that meet their specific calibration product and service needs. The Product News, Industry News and Events sections provide users with current industry happenings and information about innovations in the calibration industry. Other features include a Career Center - a great place to look for or post a
job - a calibration "Tip of the Day" and registration for a weekly E-mail Newsletter.

Users can submit press releases, jobs, calibration tips, comments and more to editor@ecalibration.com. For more information, contact Caroline Pryor at 814-234-2417.
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