It’s important to keep up with compliance mandates because the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) keeps a close watch on the medical device industry. If there is an accident involving your devices, it could damage the lives of your patients and the reputation of your company. This article focuses on the most significant FDA quality regulatory programs to be aware of, and tips on how to avoid fines and court action for non-compliance. Read the full article here. For more information about keeping up with regulations, visit The Copley Consulting Group and Infor CloudSuite Industrial for Medical Devices.
Read More →CASE STUDY: How OSRAM SYLVANIA Used AGV Technology to Reduce Labor, Fork Truck Costs
In this case study, AutoGuide shares how OSRAM SYLVANIA was able to reassign four fork truck driver positions to more meaningful work within the plant, as well as reduce congestion on the facility floor by installing two Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). Find out more about how AutoGuide helped improve OSRAM SYLVANIA’s manufacturing process below.
Read More →NEWS RELEASE: GKN to form new joint venture to produce titanium powder for additive manufacturing
GKN Hoeganaes has agreed to enter into a joint venture agreement with TLS Technik to manufacture titanium powders in North America for Additive Manufacturing (AM) applications. Find out more about this venture below!
Read More →MULTINATIONAL BARNES AEROSPACE OPENS PLANT IN MEXICALI, MEXICO – Aerospace Leader’s First Facility in Mexico
Author: Alfredo García On June 7, 2016, at a plant opening ceremony, IVEMSA, announced their agreement with Barnes Aerospace to supply comprehensive shelter services for their new facility in Mexicali. Barnes, a leading international industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider was motivated, in part, to establish operations in Mexico to tighten the supply chain of a client, UTC Aerospace Systems. The new plant will focus on the manufacture of structural components and parts for turbine engines utilizing titanium, aluminum, and aerospace alloys, and add up to 50 specialized high-tech jobs to the region, with a plan to add up to 50 more positions by 2018. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of business and government officials including the head of the Ministry of Economic Development (Sedeco), Carlos Bonfante Olache, who reported that the Barnes investment will be eight million dollars, implemented in several phases. Sergio Tagliapietra President and CEO of IVEMSA, spoke at the event and said, “Barnes aerospace, besides creating new jobs and opportunities here, is and will be, a key player within our regional aerospace cluster. Your participation in the supply chain is needed and most welcome to our city.” The opening of the Mexicali facility adds to Barnes’ already robust portfolio of international manufacturing operations with more than 60 locations over four continents. A Barnes representative stated, “We are pleased to open our newest subsidiary here in the in the state capital of beautiful Baja …
Read More →Case Study Video: Honeywell Aerospace Boosts Savings with Early Visibility to Product Cost
Early visibility to product cost drivers helps companies eliminate problems before they become extremely expensive to fix. This was the conclusion of the team at Honeywell Aerospace after their first few programs where they integrated a product cost management platform into the product development process. Watch the following video case study below to hear Bret Armstrong, Manager of the Should Cost team in Cost Performance Engineering at Honeywell, highlight three specific examples that underscore the value of early visibility to cost for everyone in the product value chain from beginning to end. Read the full article from aPriori here, and watch the video case study below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sPVswYkwNU
Read More →Choosing Cartridge Dust Collector Filters for Processing Applications
As you face stricter air quality and combustible dust regulations, coupled with tighter internal cost controls, choosing and using the best dust collector filter for your process is more important than ever. Making an informed choice can improve your collector’s dust capture efficiency and reliability while reducing energy and maintenance requirements. Dust collection systems are the preferred technology for most dry processing applications today, and there are many different pleated filter cartridges available for these collectors. Find out more about types of filter media and selection tips, from Rick Kreczner at Camfil APC, to help you determine the best filter for your application below!
Read More →Inbound Logistics Solutions that Increase Manufacturing Efficiency
Least-cost manufacturing is a business imperative, and the goal is lean inventories with no wasted space, time, transportation, or labor in the inbound logistics process. In this article, XPO Logistics reveals proven processes and systems to: Reduce inventory through improved collaboration with suppliers; Maximize production space and output; Automate replenishment; and Postpone inventory ownership through a vendor managed inventory model. Find more inbound logistics solutions here.
Read More →Infographic: Respiratory Concerns with Welding
Capturing dust and fumes generated during welding presents a unique challenge, and, unfortunately, there are many health problems that can be caused by an overexposure to welding fumes. Though capturing dust and fumes is a challenge, it is important to have a safe dust collection system to rid your work environment of these harmful pollutants. Still not convinced that air pollution control is important? Check out the Camfil infographic below to explore the top 5 respiratory concerns associated with welding, followed by a solution that works. Hear more from Camfil by joining the discussion at the American Automotive Summit on November 10-11 in Detroit.
Read More →Maetrics: The ROI of Good Quality & Compliance
On October 5th, 2016 at the American Medical Device Summit in Chicago, Generis welcomed Maetrics to the speaker panel on Day One. Ed Roach, the Managing Director of Maetrics, focused his presentation on four main objectives being: Ideas on how to quantify the costs of quality for investment justification Understanding indirect or potential costs of quality and compliance including Examining FDA’s recent and future approach to Medical Devices The Potential Impacts of FDA’s approach to Medical Devices Understand the Benefits of a Proactive Quality System Benchmarking – Good Investments in Quality and Compliance To view the full presentation online, click here. Panel Speaker: Ed Roach, Managing Director of Maetrics Ed Roach brings nearly 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry to the panel while adding his wealth of knowledge on Quality Systems and Quality Assurance, Validation, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPS), Root Cause Investigation, Change Management, and 483/Warning Letter Remediation to the American Medical Device Summit. Generis is thrilled that Maetrics will be returning to Chicago for the American Medical Device Summit on October 4th and 5th in 2017. For more information on Generis or our American Medical Device Summit taking place in 2017, please, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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