Presented by: Morgan Galaznik

1. R-Day:
Innovation at Instron
Morgan Galaznik
Custom Engineer

2.  Instron Overview
 What is R-Day?
 How R-Day has Evolved
 Lessons Learned
 Future Plans
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Agenda

3.  Impact
 Quasi Static
 Fatigue
Instron Overview –Instron Overview –
Material Testing EquipmentMaterial Testing Equipment

4. Instron OverviewInstron Overview
Fatigue Testing
Bend Testing
Tensile Testing

5. What is R-Day?What is R-Day?
Research| Reinvent | Revolutionize
 24hr to work on anything
with anyone
 Present work at the End

6. InnovationInnovation
Just do it! Do X vs. Y Company level change
Organic
Smaller in scope
Driven by many
Anywhere in the organization
(e.g. R-day)
Much larger in scope
Large impact to organization
“Outside In”
(e.g. ITW innovation project)
“Typical” Product Development
& Product Planning
Traditional R&D
Many different levels – it’s a continuum; not one thing.

7. 2011 - Instron’s First R-Day2011 - Instron’s First R-Day
 Spanned 2 work days
 Used conference rooms and worked collaboratively
 Everyone presented their projects

8. Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

9. Two Years Later…Two Years Later…
R-Day has become a company wide activity
Marketing – What to Expect When You’re
Expecting… an Instron Frame
IT – Instron acronyms dictionary
IT – Instron cubical map
Engineering – Current research around the best
ways to brainstorm
Engineering – Light-weighting low capacity grips*

10. 250N (55lb) Grips - Old vs. New250N (55lb) Grips - Old vs. New
 Reduced the weight from 5lb to <2lb
 Reduced the cost by 25%
OLD
NEW

11. Challenges and Future PlansChallenges and Future Plans
 Developing a vehicle to bring R-Day projects from
concept to market
 Provide more direction on which projects to choose
from
 Obtain buy in from senior management

12. SummarySummary
 R-day = Organic Innovation
 It’s a culture change
 What can R-Day look like at your company?

13. QuestionsQuestions