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Design and development of a transfer system for an automated packaging machine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
In this thesis, the design and development of an automated packaging machine capable of transitioning bulk vials into containers of 100 nested vials is presented. Specifically, this thesis focuses on the design, development ...
Design and development of a placement mechanism for an automated packaging machine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
This thesis describes the development of an automated packaging machine capable of transitioning bulk vials into containers of 100 nested vials. Specifically, this thesis focuses on the design of an automated placement ...
New product forecasting of appliance and consumables : moving average model
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Drinkworks is a joint venture between Anheuser-Busch and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. that has been formed to develop a in-home alcohol drink system that can prepare multiple different alcoholic beverages. The goal of this ...
Design of experiments on a semiconductor plasma ashing process : methods and analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Characterizing and controlling process variations in semiconductor manufacturing processes is crucial to ensure the extremely low defect and scrap rates that are needed for semiconductor manufacturing companies to maximize ...
Modeling fused filament fabrication machine height accuracy through layer thickness variation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis addresses the modeling and prediction of total height error of a 3D printed part using a layer-by-layer approach. Layer to layer thickness error is modeled across the build height of Polyactic acid (PLA) and ...
First pass yield analysis and improvement at a low volume, high mix semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
"Improve quality, you automatically improve productivity " - W. Edwards Deming Quality is the heart and soul of any manufacturing unit. Quality metric stagnation at a high mix semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility ...
Using DMAIC methodology to optimize data processing cycles with an overall goal of improving root cause analysis procedure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The main objective of this thesis is to use the DMAIC methodology to streamline customer related procedures in Waters Corporation in order to improve root cause analysis (RCA) capability. First, a software based approach ...
Height error mapping and compensation for a fused filament fabrication machine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
An artifact-based height error mapping and compensation method for fused lament fabrication machines ("3D printers") is developed. In the proposed method, an error mapping artifact is produced and inspected using a coordinate ...
Applications of reference cycle building and K-shape clustering for anomaly detection in the semiconductor manufacturing process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Early and accurate anomaly detection plays a key role in reducing costs and improving benefits, especially for complicated and time-consuming manufacturing such as semiconductor production. A case study of detecting anomalies ...
Optimization of material flow by lean tools and RFID integration into a vendor-involved eKanban system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
To survive in the global marketplace today that is more dynamic and complex than ever, companies must have a proper and up-to-date material flow design to ensure agile and resilient operations. The importance of monitoring ...