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Technology adoption in consumer goods manufacturing in Asian, low-cost sourcing countries
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
With increasing cost of labor, additional regulatory pressures, and changing consumer habits, consumer goods manufacturers in low-cost sourcing countries in Asia are increasingly looking at manufacturing technologies to ...
Systems thinking applied to automation and workplace safety
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis presents the results of a study to compare Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), a hazard analysis methodology based on a new model of accident causation called Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes ...
Determining the optimal set of solutions for storage and conveyance of tools in a highly variable manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
In November 2013, Boeing launched a derivative of the 777 airplane, known as the 777X, which will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world when it enters service in 2020. In parallel with new airplane ...
New product introduction at a technology company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Company X is a defense contractor that has built its competitive advantage on superior product performance. Over the last 10 years, government contracts have been changing to include stricter manufacturing and cost ...
Improving production yields in bio-pharmaceutical filter media
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis presents methods to identify sources of variation in rolled goods manufacturing by defining the critical input process parameters, and the application of statistical process control. Sources of variation are ...
Predicting rejection rates of electric distribution wood pole assets
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Pacific Gas & Electric Companys (PG&E) electric distribution system includes approximately 2.4 million wood utility poles. The Pole Test & Treat (PTT) program at PG&E is responsible for inspecting these poles, prolonging ...
Implementation of assembly automation in aircraft structures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Flexible automation for drilling and countersinking has been successfully implemented in the assembly of a small number of aircraft structures. These systems have demonstrated the capability to reduce the risk of repetitive ...
Capacity analysis and throughput increase of an automated robotic fastening system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Large Structure Manufacturing (LSM) is in the midst of implementing a new robotic fastening system that has been designed with flexibility as a key feature. This thesis describes work done build a model of the new system ...
Forecasting quality in robotic controller supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Between 2017 and 2019, industrial robot installations are estimated to increase by 13% on average per year. As the industrial robot market has grown, so too have customer demands. Many industrial robot manufacturers are ...
Prime Pantry Optimization : a cost analysis and deep-dive in process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Amazon's Prime Pantry is a specialty business that focuses on selling household goods such as toilet paper or bottled water. The business is a part of the consumables portfolio that has consistently met or exceeded forecasts. ...