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Engineering Standard Work Proficiency Reports Automation for the Aerospace Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted in an Aerospace Industry located in Isabela, Puerto Rico. The objectives of this project were to eliminate report errors and to reduce the report development from 5 days to less than 1 ... -
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 ... -
Lean Tools in a Machine Shop Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - A machine shop company has been identified due to lack organization in the workplace, deficiency by not labeling and storing used tools; workplace preventive maintenance, machines and workflow. The decision-making ... -
Implementation of a Calibration Wireless System in a Pharmaceutical Facility
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Regulated industries such as Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Devices require a Calibration Program, to guarantee the product quality. The objective of this project was to design Calibration Wireless ... -
Guideline for the Development of a Capable Training Program for New Hire Employees in the Design Area of an Aerospace Industry in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The aerospace industry is very sophisticated since their products and services needs to be in compliance with the highest levels of quality. Since currently this type of industry is new in Puerto Rico most of ... -
Manufacturing Expert System Development Guidelines in a Medical Device Manufacturing Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The medical device manufacturing company as well as other regulated industries can only perform manufacturing activities in a strictly controlled environment working area controlled by complex systems that ... -
A Strategically Systematic Approach to Acquire Improvement Project Prospects in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Numerous companies begin their manufacturing improvement journey lacking an overall game plan. This results in a not strategized and structured improvement implementation with results less than optimal and if ... -
Development of a New Medical Device Production Line Using Systems Engineering
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The design and development of a production line to manufacture a new medical device for clinical trials requires the establishment of a very precise implementation plan. This is especially important since we are ... -
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 ... -
Determination of In-Processing Manufacturing Impact into Elution Rate of Drug Eluting Steroid Collars
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The Food and Drug Administration provides regulations for combination products. The medical device industry needs to comply with these regulations specifically in products containing drug. One of the many ... -
Development of Bulk Shipping Studies in Pharmaceutical Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ A bulk shipping study in the pharmaceutical industry consists in monitoring and analyzing the environmental conditions (e.g. temperature and relative humidity) during shipping and transportation of the drug ... -
Implementation of Innovative Automated Coating Technology in a Medical Device Facility
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - As part of new products development in a medical device plant, an innovative coating technology known as Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) will be implemented for the electrode coating process. Current process is ... -
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 ... -
Vision System Selection Requirements & Implementation In Industrial Automation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The vision systems are part of a new revolution in automation. With the capability of being implemented practically to any application, the benefit of using this kind of systems are multiple but the ones which ... -
Implementing a Preventive Maintenance to Complement Standards 6.3 and 7.1 of ISO 9001:2008
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The recycling process turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources, and it’s know many companies around the world do this process to produce a raw material that will be used to create ... -
Manufacturing Process Continuous Flow Implementation with Quality Control Inspection and Bill of Material Standardization in a Medical Devices Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The Manufacturing Area was composed of seventeen (17) product families around 191 Stock Keeping Units. Most of these families were manufactured in batch mode, while others in continuous flow. This project improved the value ... -
Continuous Improvement in a Warehouse of Short Bark Industries
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In the company Short Bark Industries is manufacturing military clothing and accessories. This company has a problem in the organization and excess inventory in the warehouse. For this they need to implement two Lean ... -
Evolutionary vs. Revolutionary: a Snap Shot of the Current Tendencies in Pharmaceutical Industry and the Impact of Process Analytical Technology and Continuous Manufacturing Processes
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Food and Drug Administration (FDA) challenges the pharmaceutical industry to innovate itself and introduce ever higher quality standards through the use of technology. Development of continuous manufacturing systems ... -
Feasibility Evaluation and Quality Risk Management (QRM) for the Design of Automated Warehouse, Shipping and Transportation Operations
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Distributions center such as warehouse are important stage of storing materials, goods or products. Warehouses are important because they are created to store adequately the products as their main purpose. Warehouses ...