Browsing Manufacturing Engineering by Subject "Manufacturing processes--Quality control"
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Anti-inflammatory Drug Elution Rate Variability Reduction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)This project was focused in the Drug Elution Rate Variability of an Anti-inflammatory Drug used in a Medical Device Company. The project is based on the manufacturing and bonding process of a DXA Drug Collar that is a ... -
Combination Products Regulation – A Guide to Compliance
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has issued a regulation on the current good manufacturing practices (CGMP’s) requirements applicable to combination products. The new rule is intended to promote the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Fill and finish Production Line End Effectors Improvements for Reducing Rejected Units due to Robot Pickup Failures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Since the production of parenteral is more regulated and complicated, it makes the manufacture investment cost higher in comparison with other dosage forms. As result, is important to apply lean tools in order to reduce ... -
Implementation of DMADV in a Body Armor Manufacturing Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)The incoming inspection area of a Body Armor Manufacturing Company is responsible for ensuring all finished products from subcontractors meet all customer and internal requirements. This area has been identified as ... -
Improve Yield of the Replication Line for DVD9/DVD5 for a Technology Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Replication process is used to mold the disc via injection molding, this process is used for high volume runs due to process stability. Currently the yield of the replication line is around 85-90%, the objective ... -
Increasing Capacity by Designing a New Drying Process at a Manufacturing Plant
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ High oil price is one of the major factors for this twenty-first century global economic recession. Inevitably everyone’s mindset has changed towards energy and the focus is towards finding renewable energy that ... -
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 ... -
Lean and Safe Manufacturing for an Antidepressant Tablets Coating Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract - The Lean and Safe Manufacturing Process (6S event) was selected for implementation in an antidepressant tablets coating manufacturing process. The coating process was identified due to the utilization of toxic ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Packaging Line Efficiency Improvements with the Implementation of a Centralized Packaging Line Control System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Efficiency is a process measurement of the ability of generating a required output with the minimum amount of resources. A high efficiency is crucial for a packaging line as it is an important aspect of cost control ... -
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 ... -
PRM Operations Cores Cell Takt Time Kaizen
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)This article refers to, how UTAS handles the optimization of a CORE a cell in the manufacturing process. Companies have waste that can be reduce with an optimization of the manufacturing process. Steps to accomplish ... -
Quality Improvement in a Medical Device Manufacturing Process Applying Six Sigma Tools
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract - The current manufacturing process of a medical device product has great opportunities on scrap percent reduction, which has been impacting the material and labor costs of the product, as well as in defects per ... -
Quality Improvement of a Paint and Restoration Process in the Remanufacturing Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In a remanufacturing operation it was required to improve the first pass yield of a Paint and Restoration process that handles plastic and metallic parts. The raw material for the process is recovered from used household ... -
Quality System Management for Process Analytical Technology Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Commonly the pharmaceutical industry uses a system known as the traditional or conventional process for the manufacturing of their products. Now, it has been shown that the use of other systems not only benefits in ... -
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 ... -
Reduction of Time in a Manufacturing Process for a Pharmaceutical Company Located in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The project is developed in a chemical plant of a pharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico. In 2011 the company had an increase in market demand of the active ingredient of one product. To ensure the profit plan, ...