Webinar - Automation of Secondary Processes
In this on-demand webinar, MMT’s Crew Feighery delves into the intricacies of implementing automation in the medical device manufacturing sector. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the common pitfalls that often arise during the automation scoping process and how to navigate them effectively.
Crew Feighery, Sr. Vice President of Commercial Sales & Marketing
Whether you’re a manufacturing engineer, quality assurance professional, or operations manager, this session will provide valuable insights and practical solutions for automation processes, including:
- The significance of the 80/20 rule and its application to medical device manufacturing.
- Critical considerations for process integration and the importance of individual process evaluation.
- Strategies for reviewing manufacturing drawings in conjunction with quality assurance knowledge to ensure compliance with current work instructions and specifications.
- The role of inspection practices and the necessity of incorporating thorough quality checks despite operator fatigue.
- Challenges related to changeover times between part numbers and product families, focusing on processes that are feasible for automation.
- Emphasizing adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations throughout the automation journey.
- Collaborating with suppliers on user requirement specifications (URS) and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- Recognizing the risk of scope creep and the importance of buffer time within project timelines.
Furthermore, we explore the keys to successful long-term automation, from the critical nature of FAT and site acceptance testing (SAT) to the importance of operator training and cross-training practices. We will discuss how to maintain optimal machine performance, monitor input material consistency, and ensure proper maintenance routines, all while securing turn-key documentation for implemented solutions.
PRODUCT FEATURE
The Split Mold Balloon Forming Machine (BFMS-500- S2) delivers full servo control on the proximal and distal axis, allowing for precise and fast stretching of the parisons during the balloon-blowing process. The axis provides force control and individual loadcell systems allowing forces to be monitored and used as control parameters during the process. The BFMS allows you to quickly exchange the heat/cool block for a different size/shape balloon and comes standard with our NEW Rapid Heat Cool Mold Technology.
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Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT) is a vertically integrated business serving the medical device manufacturing industry and beyond. The company offers process development, applications and equipment, technical solutions, and aftermarket support. MMT brands include Cathtip, Comco, Engineering By Design, FEPeeler, GenX Medical, Glebar, Interface Catheter Solutions, MMT Automation, MPT Europe, R&D Engineering, SYNEO, Somex Automation, and Tridex Technologies.
