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The Increase of Machine Utilization, using SMED, a Lean Manufacturing Tool
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
In this project we will see the
application of SMED (Single Minute Exchange
Dye) a Lean Manufacturing tool in the Medical
Device Industry, and how it helps to reduce the
time of changeover in a machine. One of the
benefits ...
Validation of a New Procedure for a Pacemaker Component
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Company X manufactures pacemakers in Puerto Rico. Over the past years, Company X has been having a significant amount of complaints due to the septum component contained in its pacemakers. Doctors have claimed ...
Increase Productivity in a Manufacturing Department of a Medical Devices Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
In all companies the productivity is a
very important metric because is the way to make
sure that we optimize our resources and time. Is the
way to measure if we are manufacturing as
expected and with the required ...
Equipment Validation Standardization for Project Implementation Time Reduction of Automated Manufacturing Platforms
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Medical Device regulated industry requires extensive validation work. Using the latest automation technology for the process equipment to eliminate the operator interaction brings the challenge of how fast the ...
Cost & Cycle Time Reduction and Increased Production on CNC Machines
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
There are a lot of different types of
manufacturing industries. Some of the similarities,
in the majority, is the need to reduce cost, cycle
tyme and consequently increase productivity. There
are several methodologies ...
Design of methodology to uncontrolled documents assessments for quality department
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
A medical device company embarked
on the journey of developing a program of control
of possible human errors that can be applied in any
place of manufacture. The project is based on the
creation of a methodology to ...
Installation of a New Cognex Vision System for Quality Inspection on PDS (ATS5889) Machine at Surgical Device Company in the Eastern Region of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
There is a 4-6% scrap on PDS
(Protected Disposable Scalpel) machine actual
vision system. It is important for the company to
manage more efficiently and try to reduce scrap
percentage through the entire process of the ...
Applying Lean Manufacturing to Minimize Inspection Time in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - This research is conducted in medical devices manufacturing company that makes a product to be used on the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hyper mobility and intrinsic ...
Surgical Technologies Clean Room Lines Capacity Improvement
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
In today’s competitive market, medical
device manufacturing companies need to
continuously innovate their products and process in
order to maintain a leader position on the medical
devices industry. Quality and Cost ...
Aplicación de Metodología DMAIC-Seis Sigma para Disminuir el Costo de Inventario del Proceso de Re-trabajo en una Compañía de Dispositivos Médicos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
El trabajo se realizó con el fin de
solucionar el problema que presentaba el costo de
inventario, el cual incrementaba año tras año y no
se estaba trabajando a su máxima capacidad por
deficiencias en el manejo del ...