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Services Repair Optimization in a Subcontractor Company Applying Lean- 6 Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract ⎯ Increasing competition between industries forced their services to expand to other countries out of their territorial limits. Job cost, planning and quality are the keys to success. This project measured, ... -
Improvement of the Statistical Techniques Quality System Element in a Medical Device Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project is focused on reducing the compliance risk of a Medical Device Manufacturer by improving its Statistical Techniques Quality System Element. Lean Sigma Methodology was used to identify the inputs or ... -
Purified Water SCADA System and Network Infrastructure Upgrade To a ArchestrA Virtual Platform
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry struggles between maintaining a low cost manufacturing, meeting strict regulations and avoiding obsolescence in their systems. Implementing upgrades to the existing systems ... -
Reduction of Scrap in Manufacturing Line B-1 Using Six Sigma Manufacturing Methodology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - In this research, the focus was in a manufacturing production line of receptacles assembly. The receptacles are the finish good of this production line. In this process the receptacle is build completely starting ... -
Using Lean Methodology to Reduce Changeover Time in Packing Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - One of the metrics to measure efficiency in packing lines is Process Reliability (PR). It has been identified that the PR loss in packing Line X due to changeovers is 16%. The objective of this project is to use ... -
Improvement to a Medical Device Packaging Output Using Lean Six Sigma Tools
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Mainly, the packaging of a product assures the quality of the product to the end user after its ... -
In Process Hardness Test Automation for Tablet Compression Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This article describes requirements to implement new hardness tester. The instrument was specifically for a dedicated product in the compression process area of a pharmaceutical operation. The challenge was to demonstrate ... -
Development of an Automated System for the Monitoring and Control pH and Conductivity of a Dampening Solution
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The influence of dampening solution parameters on the final printing quality has been remarked on many researches during the last decades. There are many parameters that need to be controlled on a fountain solution as pH, ... -
Determination of Punches’ Lubrication Parameters for a Tablet Press Machine Using Single Tip Tooling Configuration to Compress an Analgesic Consumer Healthcare Product
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The main goal of this engineering study is to determine a proper set of values for the lubrication interval parameters used for the punches of a tablet press machine. The values obtained will be referred as the starting ... -
Attribute Data Treatment of Automated Inspection Vision System For Product Mix-Up Detection
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The pharmaceutical industry continues to grow at an exponential pace, with number of medications being mixed, molded, stamped, and packaged every day in the millions. Regardless of the amount, the margin for error never ... -
Space Improvement in a Veterinary Pharmaceutical Warehouse
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract – This project design presents and analyze how a space problem was solved, inside a veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse, located in Panama City, Panama Republic. This veterinary pharmaceutical facility needs more ... -
Manufacturing Traceability System Replacement to Maintain Business Continuity in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project was focused in the Manufacturing Traceability System Replacement in a Medical Device Company. The existing Manufacturing Traceability System is obsoleted, therefore, a new Traceability system is ... -
Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 standards in an Environmental, Health and Safety program for a Manufacturing Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) is a multidisciplinary area that concerned with the protecting the safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace. This project aims to create a guide to audit ... -
Integration of Lean Six Sigma and Automation for Process Optimization in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project was conducted in an Electronic Manufacturing Company that manufactures motor speed controllers for battery-powered and electric vehicles for airport, golf, material handling, and medical mobility ... -
Applying International Organization Standardization Guideline for Quality System Management (ISO 9001:2008) in the Aerospace Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The aerospace industry is based on the continuous improvement on processes and product within a high quality. Many companies are working with outsourcing companies to design most of the components that will be ... -
Optimize Batch Transfer between Processing Tanks
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Estimates indicate that Diabetes will increase affecting the population worldwide in the future. To mitigate current and future demand, Barceloneta’s Factory 2 needs to improve the MK-0431 manufacturing process. Several ... -
Battery Assembly Re-design in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Today, customer complaints is a strategic business metric for the organizations to measure the customer satisfaction and product’s performance. During YR2011, an adverse trend on complaints per million (CPMs) ... -
Implementation of Lean Six Sigma in a Manufacturing Cell of Orthopedic Devices to Reduce Waste
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Lean practices with Six Sigma methodology has been successfully applied in many industries to ensure the reduction of wastes and improve product quality. In this case study, the proposed implementation of lean ... -
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 ... -
Implementación de Estrategias para lograr Cero- Errores o Defectos En las Operaciones durante Proceso de Granulación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Sipnósis- Un producto realizado con errores en documentación, pone en riesgo la efectividad, autenticidad y la integridad del mismo. Es por esto que debemos evitar cualquier desviación en el proceso, realizando una ...