Have you wondered if live web training is right for you? We’ve had a lot of interest in our new live-web format. If you wonder how it would work for you, you can attend a free one-hour GD&T live web public workshop and find out for yourself.

The “mini-workshop” covers two important GD&T topics: Rule #1 and bonus tolerance. The course includes sample exercises, and attendees will receive a 10% off coupon to a future live web workshop. Read more about this course.

Monday, November 17, 2008
Free one-hour workshop
1 pm - 2 pm EST
(EST - Eastern Standard Time)

No Special Equipment Required
Attending an ETI live web public workshop doesn’t require specialized equipment. It runs in a web browser, and the technology required is commonly found in most homes and organizations.

To take advantage of a GD&T live web public workshop, you need three things:

1. A Windows-based computer
2. High-speed internet access (T1 or faster)
3. Phone line for teleconferencing

Don’t miss this opportunity to try live web training for yourself or your organization, and learn about bonus tolerance at the same time!

The American culture’s acceptance of mistakes…

“We are more loyal to a supplier who quickly fixes a mistake he makes than we are to a supplier who never makes a mistake.”

“Most people in product development assume that mistakes are inevitable. Some mistakes are; however, we often confuse some preventable ones with the inevitable ones.”

Ivy Hooks and Kristin Farry, “Customer Centered Products”

This quote is a real slice of truth.

We so often expect and forgive mistakes on product development programs, but we tend to reward problem solvers and overlook problem preventers.

In my 30 years at GM, I found that there is seldom time to document and analyze the design, but there is always time to solve the issues after the parts are made. I have always felt that most product problems are preventable.

ETI is having a Fall special.

From October 1st to November 30th, if you order a GD&T Trainer Multi-User or LAN version, you’ll receive 50 free GD&T Ultimate Pocket Guides for every $1000 spent on the software.

For example, if you purchase a GD&T Trainer Multi-User for $2595, you’ll receive 100 Pocket Guides ($600 value)

You can receive up to 650 Pocket Guides (a $3900 value) if your company purchases a 10-seat LAN.

The chart at the right shows some more examples. Click on it to enlarge.

Read more about the GD&T Trainer Professional Edition.

Where did the year go? It’s already time to start thinking about next year’s GD&T training plan.

To make it easier, we’ve already posted the whole year’s public workshop schedule online.

In 2009, we’ll be offering the following workshops at our Detroit area headquarters in Westland, Michigan:

- Fundamentals of GD&T 2-Day (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
- Advanced Concepts of GD&T 2-Day (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
- Tolerance Stacks 2-Day (Concept Driven)
- Intro to Statistical Tolerance Stacks 1-Day (Concept Driven)

All workshops include:
- Course materials/handouts
- An official certificate of completion
- Continental breakfast and snacks

There are also bonus materials given out with each workshop.

If you have 5 or more employees who need training, ETI can bring the training to your site, but our public workshops are perfect for companies who have fewer employees to train and for individuals who need training.

Come visit us next year. We’ll get the snacks ready!