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Design and Implementation of an Automated Assembly Line for a Manufacturing Facility
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - As the field of automation has become more widespread, more companies, still mostly using manual labor, are looking into it to increase their productivity. However the transition between manual operation and ... -
Improvement of a Public Utility Authority Complaint Responding System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project will be conducted in the Operations Department of a Public Utility Authority. The project will focus on the improvement of the agency complaints respond service. The Six Sigma DMAIC model was used ... -
Improve Material Flow at Supplier
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ This project will be focused in reducing the high lead time that characterizes one of the suppliers in a Medical Device Organization. By reducing the lead time of this supplier, the organization expects to have ... -
Purified Water SCADA System and Network Infrastructure Upgrade To a ArchestrA Virtual Platform
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry struggles between maintaining a low cost manufacturing, meeting strict regulations and avoiding obsolescence in their systems. Implementing upgrades to the existing systems ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Design and Implementation of Daylight Harvesting Illumination System in a Retail Environment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted within a Retail Store Chain. The main objective of this project was to reduce energy consumption in a retail environment. An illumination design was performed. Light intensity level is ... -
Non Production Scrap Reduction in the DVD Manufacturing Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)As well as many other manufacturing processes the Compact Disc (CD) and Digital Video Disc (DVD) manufacturing companies are in constant perused for price and scrap reduction. This research approach the reduction is ... -
Machining Process Characterization for Breakoff Torque on Spinal Implants
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Breakoff torque value on Spinal Implants is critical to ensure proper fixation of the system to the human vertebrae. Testing of manufacturing samples involves destructive testing which leads to scrap cost. The ... -
Development of an Automated System for the Monitoring and Control pH and Conductivity of a Dampening Solution
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The influence of dampening solution parameters on the final printing quality has been remarked on many researches during the last decades. There are many parameters that need to be controlled on a fountain solution as pH, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...