Listar Design Project Articles Master Degree por autor "Torres, Edgar"
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Quality System Management for Process Analytical Technology Applications
Nieves Mercado, Deborah E. (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 ... -
Reduce Customer Complaints on Packaging Counting Discrepancy Units
Muñiz Jiménez, Carlos J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)This research discusses the root causes and the possible solutions to a packaging counting discrepancy units on a manufacturing packaging area. The packaging area currently use balances to count the quantity of blisters ... -
Research in the Requirements for Reducing the Blood Transfer Device Complains for Air Bubbles and Leakage
Lorenzo Vargas, Otilio (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)An increase on complain trigger a company Quality department raising a flag for further investigation of a product Nonconformance. Using Lean Six Sigma tools and DMAIC methodology a multidisciplinary team work together to ... -
Scrap Reduction Evaluation of Filling Equipment and Short-Term Improvement Implementation
Fontanez Mercado, Marta N. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This paper seeks to document an approach to reduce scrap losses using the Lean Six Sigma tools for process improvement in a lean manufacturing environment. The Lean Six Sigma methodology views lean manufacturing, ... -
Serialization and the Future of Product Traceability
Jiménez Maldonado, Frankie (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Since the beginning of pharmaceutical products and drugs, counterfeiting has been a worldwide issue. Packed with minimal punishment, illegal internet sales and unsecured physical packaging, it has grown into an estimate ... -
Shipping and Transportation Studies to Evaluate Drug Product Quality
Astacio González, Kristen (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Many pharmaceutical or biotechnological products require transport using temperature-controlled systems to maintain their therapeutic properties. There are presently no official guidelines for testing pharmaceutical products ... -
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Applications on Facilities Management to Reduce Overtime
Ortiz Monge, Jherome A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)In essence, Six Sigma is a methodology originally designed for manufacturing to understand and reduce sources of variability. This can also be called margin of error when performing any operation or manufacturing ... -
Stack and Bond Automation for Rotor and Stator Cores Manufacturing Application
Luna, Carlos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The manufacturing process for the core of the electric motors or electric generators starts with the stacking process of core. The main objective in this project is to reduce the manufacturing time and improve the ... -
Strategy for the Implementation of Raman Technology in the Raw Material Incoming Area
Ortiz, Ada G. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)State of the art new technology to identify raw materials is available for the manufacturing industries to improve and accelerate the identification process. This document will cover the Raman technology, theory ... -
Titanium Grade 36 to Titanium Grade 1 weld on Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Rosario Rentas, Elizabeth (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Finding cost reduction on medical devices production, a new Feedthrough array design will be implemented in an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, incorporating glassed Feedthrough of Titanium Grade 36 in a ferrule ... -
Use of Experimental Design for the Characterization of a Depyrogenation Machine
Cabrera, Migdalis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Depyrogenation tunnel are used in pharmaceutical filling lines to sterilize glass containers before they are aseptically filled. These tunnels use unidirectional hot air at temperatures up to 350°C and can be used to ... -
Using Design of Experiments to Characterize the Design Space of “Like-for- Like” Packaging Equipment
Marrero Figueroa, José R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Industries with high volume demand tend to have various equipments that can perform the same task. Many of these tasks produce itemsthat in order to sample them would require destroying them. Validation is necessary ... -
Using Lean Methodology to Reduce Changeover Time in Packing Line
Soto, Waldo (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 ... -
Using Lean Six Sigma Tools for Packaging Machine Rebuild and Automation Process Improvement
Gandiaga Cabrera, Juan Carlos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This document describes the process of improving an existing packaging machine using lean six sigma tools and automation technology for the medical device industry. The ideal manufacturing site that has volume increase ... -
Using Lean Six Sigma Tools to Evaluate Air Travel Delays from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, P.R.
Romero-Morales, Leisla (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)There has been an increase in the demand for air transportation creating more delays in flights. It is important for Puerto Rico to manage more efficiently their air transportation to be able to maintain a continuous ... -
Using Lean Six Sigma Tools to Improve the Laboratory Process Flow in an Analytical Laboratory Located in the Puerto Rico West Region to Increase Quality and Customer Service Satisfaction
Mercado Porrata, Siarel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)During the past years and up to this day, many Manufacturing Companies in Puerto Rico are challenged through tough economic instability and uncertain environment. In an effort to maintain their operational facilities ... -
Vision System Selection Requirements & Implementation In Industrial Automation
Rodríguez, Miguel (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 ... -
Visual Basic as a Tool for the Automation of Engine Health Monitoring Systems in the Aerospace Industry
Velázquez Morales, Jesús Adrián (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)The aerospace industry presents many challenges when it comes to provide quality and reliability to its users. Many lives depend on the appropriate maintenance and on-time delivery of products and services on a daily ...