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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...