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Reduce Scrap Loss of a Pacemaker Lead Applying Lean-Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
A pacemaker is an electronic device that is placed under the skin to help control abnormal heart rhythms. It consists of a battery, a computerized generator, and lead (wires) with electrodes on one end. in a pacemaker leads ...
Faster Sample Delivery to the Microbiology Laboratory using Lean Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This article presents the Lean Six Sigma tools used to identify the factors that impact the timely arrival of environmental water samples to a Microbiology Laboratory in a biotechnology industry. The inherent variations ...
Changing Behaviors: Re - Conceptualization of a Tutoring Center
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2004)
The following article introduces a novel constructivist tutoring system, its origins, concepts, methods and its impact in the student population. To optimize the performance and strategic planning of the Center, a software ...
Automation of Plasma Diagnostics at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
This work presents an ongoing effort to develop an automatic measurement system for plasma diagnostics at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, along with an example of its operation. ...
High Density Plasma Nitriding on Stainless Steel Alloys at PUPR-MC Plasma Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
A novel method of nitriding at high current levels at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mirror Cusp plasma machine (PUPR-MC) has been performed. Nitrogen ions implantation or plasma nitriding increases the hardness at ...
Improving Performance on Information and Technology Systems and Services at a Life Sciences Manufacturing Plant for the Graduate Programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
The establishment of a continuous improvement program and culture at a Life Sciences company has giving them great business results. By using Lean ,Six Sigma and Team involvement methodologies areas like Information ...
Production Optimization in the Packaging and Inspection Process at a Thermoforming Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
This research is conducted in a manufacturing packaging company that makes the packages (plastic trays) for medical device companies. It is intended to increase the packaging and inspection production line by considering ...
Mass Spectrometric Study of Various Coated Targets Utilizing PUPR-MC Plasma Machine for NASA Solar Probe Space Mission
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
The NASA Solar Probe Space Mission will be a historic operation, flying for the first time into one of the last unexplored regions of the solar system, the Sun's atmosphere or corona; hopefully revolutionizing our knowlege ...
Design of an Automation and Control System for PUPR-MC Plasma Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
The automation of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mirror-Cusp (PUPR-MC) plasma machine is part of the work performed by the Plasma Engineering Laboratory in the experiments of the NASA Solar Probe Mission Thermal ...
Design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1996-12)
In this report the preliminary design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft to be used on four-rotor Wankel rotary engine is discussed. Only a static analysis was performed due to time constraints. This novel design ...