Manufacturing Engineering: Recent submissions
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Causas de la pérdida de leche en una vaquería localizada en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)En este proyecto de investigación se analizaron las causas de la pérdida de leche en las vacas, específicamente en una vaquería ubicada en Moca. Se analizó el proceso de ordeño de la vaca y el uso del robot Lely Astronaut ... -
Process Characterization of Thermal Bond Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Process Characterization is a required step in the commercialization of a new product. The intent of this process characterization is to ensure that the Midjoint Thermal Bond manufacturing process delivers a consistent ... -
Statistical Sampling Plan Alternatives for Seal Strength Testing on Pre-sealed Tyvek® Bags
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Seal strength is an important quality of sterile barrier systems used for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Packaging operations, and subject to strict quality control industry-wide. This study evaluated the feasibility ... -
Improve HTS and Schedule B Classification Process to Reduce the Turnaround Time in a Commodity Shipments Compliance Project
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The HTS and Schedule B classification process adds two days to the turnaround time of the standard process of the Commodity Shipments Compliance team. Throughout 2021, 108 of 326 requests approvals, requiring HTS ... -
Automatization of the Patch and Serter Installation System’s Sensor Transference Step
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The Patch and Serter Installation System is one of the multiple computerized systems that composes the Cell Operating System (COS) assembly lineat Medtronic Juncos Campus as part of the Project Synergy. This equipment ... -
Reducing the amount of "turnback" on the classification center
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The research Reducing the Amount of “Turnback” on the Classification Center consists in the large amount of turnbacks that occur on the database system on a daily basis these turnbacks are errors that affect the time service ... -
Manufacturing Process Coordination through Visual Analytics Tools
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)This research project was focused on the identification of requirements and the design of a software application toolset, which facilitates and improve the coordination of pharmaceutical manufacturing production steps. The ... -
The Implementation of an Asset Tracking System for Manufacturing Laboratory Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Globalization and technological advances had made industries to implement systems in which the outcome could be reflected in their competitiveness. Most of the industries incorporates laboratories within their structure ... -
Lean Manufacturing Implementation to Improve Process Capability and Performance
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Industries has been continuously evolving with the change in tendencies and market growth of products. To be capable of maintaining the organization competitiveness, in front of an aggressive market, ... -
Lean Six Sigma Implementation in a Small Business Warehouse Inventory Management Redesign
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)This design project is based on the suggestion to implement Lean Six Sigma concepts, with proper inventory management, in a small business: a local grocery store. This business has served Puerto Rico ... -
Implementación de programa para la prevención de mosquitos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Se utilizó la metodología DMAIC para implementar un programa para la prevención de mosquitos. Para el desarrollo del proyecto, fue necesario definirlos aspectos básicos para resolver el problema, identificar ... -
Implementation of an alternate single use system used to store buffer solutions of Product X
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)This research project was focused on the implementation of an alternate material used in the preparation of buffers of the production for Product X in a biotechnology company. Buffers are solutions that can resist pH change ... -
Optimization of Project Management Software’s and Applications for Tracking and Report Projects in the Engineering Aerospace Industry of Design Services
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The aerospace design industry constantly faces numerous challenges. Many of these challenges are related to the process scenario, service provided or product. Most of the designs are made ... -
Mejora en el Proceso de Limpieza en los Equipos de Manufactura
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Durante estudios de tiempo en los procesos en una farmacéutica en Puerto Rico se identificó un tiempo prolongado en la ejecución de limpieza de la Compresora que es compartida con varios productos .Por esta razón ... -
Recomendaciones para la Mitigación de Eventos de Control de Plagas en Áreas de Manufactura de Industria Farmacéutica Ubicada en Gurabo, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Debido al alza en eventos de control de plagas en una industria farmacéutica ubicada en el área de Gurabo es que se realizó esta investigación. La palabra plaga significa cualquier animal o insecto no deseado ... -
Paperless Harness/Cables Fabrication
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)This project focused on Paperless Harness/Cables Fabrication for Documentation Control in an aerospace company. Documentation control improves paperwork handling, the gathering and filling of all the documentation ... -
Optimizing an Airplane Generator in the Manufacturing Stage
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Developing an airplane generator is an engineering challenge that takes planning, designing, brainstorming and, manufacturing of the final design. After all the planning is done, the manufacturing process sequence is ... -
Development of Dual Drugs with Coated Microneedles
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Coated microneedles have been shown to deliver biopharmaceuticals and drugs into the skin in a minimally invasive manner. To increase patient acceptance, smaller needle diameters and lower insertion ... -
Design Project for Process Improvement of the Manufacturing of Electrode Ring –Monolithic Controlled Released Devices (MCRDs)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Medtronic Rice Creek Pharmaceutical Operations at Fridley, Minnesota currently build the Electrode Ring, Monolithic Controlled Released Device (MCRD) assembly which is sent to Medtronic Villalba ... -
PPAP Process and Correlation Study for Vision Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is being adopted by Medical Device companies to qualify raw material. To standardized qualification processes between multiple supplies and help ...