1) Jeco Plastic Products, a custom plastic molder, faced losing a major multi-million dollar contract from a German automotive OEM due to a last-minute design change request that required rapid analysis.
2) Through the NDEMC program, Jeco gained access to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) expertise and resources at Purdue University, including the SIMULIA Abaqus FEA software and Ohio Supercomputer Center, to analyze the design change.
3) With NDEMC's support, Jeco was able to simulate and analyze the design change in a timely manner, securing the contract. This success has led to projected doubled annual revenues for Jeco
The document summarizes a networking event held by Oil and Gas Facilities to discuss improving the success rates of major projects through ensuring technical competence. A panel discussed how the oil and gas industry has moved away from extensive in-house training programs for facilities engineers. This has led to a loss of continuity in training and gaps in competencies. Participants generated recommendations in breakout sessions, including mentoring programs, effective means of acquiring knowledge, and developing long-term plans to ensure access to competent people. The event aimed to address growing failure rates of major projects.
Bruce Gittleman has over 25 years of experience in thin film deposition, process development, and management. He holds a PhD in applied physics with a focus on thin film deposition and device manufacturing. Currently, he works as the chief scientist for a thin film lithium-ion battery startup where he is responsible for product fabrication, patent creation, and vendor relationships. Previously he has held several management and engineering roles in the semiconductor and thin film battery industries developing deposition processes, improving manufacturing equipment and operations, and resolving production issues. He has a strong background in thin film coatings, metrology, process integration, and business development.
Jonathan Goldman is a technology executive with experience in R&D, engineering management, and business development. He currently serves as CTO and VP of Engineering at Hydro Phi Technologies, a company developing hydrogen fuel systems. Previously he was a Partner at Platform Technology Ventures, a venture creation firm focusing on commercializing university intellectual property. Goldman has extensive experience managing technology development from early research through product launch, and has raised over $250 million in funding. He holds engineering degrees from MIT and Georgia Tech.
This document summarizes a project involving replacing a legacy ERP system with SAP and either using internal resources or outsourcing parts of the project. Key lessons included clarifying roles and responsibilities to avoid issues, taking a phased approach to implementation to control risks, and ensuring adequate resources and budgets were allocated. Outsourcing parts of large IT projects can generate new business opportunities but also risks if not properly managed.
Key Findings from the World Quality Report 2012-13 at HP DiscoverCapgemini
Presented at HP Discover 2012
Alain Mey
Capgemini Global & EMEA Alliance Manager,
HP Software
Stefan Gerstner
VP Global Testing Services Capgemini Group
Upstream oil and gas projects regularly suffer from cost overruns and delays. The article argues that companies must transform their project management practices by adopting four key principles: 1) Focusing on leaner engineering designs through standardization and reuse; 2) Developing closer long-term collaborations with key suppliers; 3) Tailoring growth strategies to match true capabilities; 4) Implementing robust central governance of large projects. Case studies from other industries and Anadarko show this approach can significantly reduce costs while improving performance if all principles are applied together through cultural change and over multiple project generations.
The document summarizes a networking event held by Oil and Gas Facilities to discuss improving the success rates of major projects through ensuring technical competence. A panel discussed how the oil and gas industry has moved away from extensive in-house training programs for facilities engineers. This has led to a loss of continuity in training and gaps in competencies. Participants generated recommendations in breakout sessions, including mentoring programs, effective means of acquiring knowledge, and developing long-term plans to ensure access to competent people. The event aimed to address growing failure rates of major projects.
Bruce Gittleman has over 25 years of experience in thin film deposition, process development, and management. He holds a PhD in applied physics with a focus on thin film deposition and device manufacturing. Currently, he works as the chief scientist for a thin film lithium-ion battery startup where he is responsible for product fabrication, patent creation, and vendor relationships. Previously he has held several management and engineering roles in the semiconductor and thin film battery industries developing deposition processes, improving manufacturing equipment and operations, and resolving production issues. He has a strong background in thin film coatings, metrology, process integration, and business development.
Jonathan Goldman is a technology executive with experience in R&D, engineering management, and business development. He currently serves as CTO and VP of Engineering at Hydro Phi Technologies, a company developing hydrogen fuel systems. Previously he was a Partner at Platform Technology Ventures, a venture creation firm focusing on commercializing university intellectual property. Goldman has extensive experience managing technology development from early research through product launch, and has raised over $250 million in funding. He holds engineering degrees from MIT and Georgia Tech.
This document summarizes a project involving replacing a legacy ERP system with SAP and either using internal resources or outsourcing parts of the project. Key lessons included clarifying roles and responsibilities to avoid issues, taking a phased approach to implementation to control risks, and ensuring adequate resources and budgets were allocated. Outsourcing parts of large IT projects can generate new business opportunities but also risks if not properly managed.
Key Findings from the World Quality Report 2012-13 at HP DiscoverCapgemini
Presented at HP Discover 2012
Alain Mey
Capgemini Global & EMEA Alliance Manager,
HP Software
Stefan Gerstner
VP Global Testing Services Capgemini Group
Upstream oil and gas projects regularly suffer from cost overruns and delays. The article argues that companies must transform their project management practices by adopting four key principles: 1) Focusing on leaner engineering designs through standardization and reuse; 2) Developing closer long-term collaborations with key suppliers; 3) Tailoring growth strategies to match true capabilities; 4) Implementing robust central governance of large projects. Case studies from other industries and Anadarko show this approach can significantly reduce costs while improving performance if all principles are applied together through cultural change and over multiple project generations.
SJB Industries provides industrial technology assessment and transfer services to help clients improve project success by selecting appropriate technologies, staying on budget and schedule. They evaluate technology options and formulate viable strategies, assisting with selection, implementation, and long-term support. SJB is not affiliated with any vendors and provides impartial recommendations. Their services include technology planning, supplier selection and sourcing assistance, and implementation support. Representative projects include assessments of metrology systems, manufacturing processes, and confidential feasibility studies. Clients praise SJB's expertise, confidential and flexible support, and ability to identify effective solutions efficiently.
This document is a curriculum vitae for S. Sudhakar, a mechanical engineer with 26 years of experience in product design, development, and team management. He is currently leading new product development at C&S Electric. Previously he held roles managing teams and projects at Alfanar Electric Systems and GE, where he received several awards for his work developing circuit breakers and other electrical products.
Learn about what AlphaSTAR Corporation has been up to this past quarter. Talk with CTO, Dr. Frank Abdi to gain some insight on the future of 3D Printing!
This document discusses additive manufacturing (AM) and its potential applications in the maritime and oil & gas industries. It provides an overview of important AM processes such as binder jetting, material jetting, powder bed fusion, sheet lamination, vat photopolymerization, and direct energy deposition. While AM currently only accounts for about 5% of these industries, its use is anticipated to rapidly expand. The document outlines both limiting and encouraging factors for AM adoption. It then presents a Bayesian network approach that can be used to assess risks to manufacturers and end users from AM part variability and lack of standards/regulations. Case studies demonstrate how this approach can evaluate risks from an original equipment manufacturer or end user perspective.
Innovation is achieved when product specific process knowledge is discovered ...Meghana Ransing
This document discusses the 7Epsilon methodology for continual process improvement and zero defect manufacturing in foundries. It focuses on knowledge retention, reuse, and discovery through analyzing in-process data and developing a knowledge repository. A case study is presented on how to apply the 7Epsilon approach to identify process-specific knowledge and reduce defects in a low alloy steel foundry's melting process by analyzing fracture test data to determine the optimal chemistry specifications. The goal is to help foundries reduce costs by tapping into existing process knowledge and establishing effective knowledge management strategies.
Rudy Schneider has over 15 years of experience managing product teams in defense, telecommunications, and motion simulation. He specializes in systems engineering, customer focus, and technical writing. Schneider has a BSEE, MBA, and is a PMP-certified project manager. He has worked at companies such as BAE Systems, Ideal Aerosmith, and Novera Optics in roles such as staff engineer, project manager, and technical advisor. Schneider drives development of new products, author technical proposals and documentation, and mentors colleagues.
Who I am …
Global Engineering Project Manager; PMP certified, Registered Professional Engineer
Award-winning team leader, coach, and mentor with extensive experience in every phase of Project Management from proposal preparation to project execution to project close and resolution of warranty issues. Supervised engineering teams and installation contractors. Excellent track record in project schedule, budget, risk, and scope management. Strong scope, risk and schedule manager with the ability to work well with all levels of project teams across divisional lines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Awards and Recognition …
Awarded 4 ‘Golden Gobs’ for unsolicited customer praise with SmartSignal.
Closed projects under budget for 12 consecutive years with United Conveyor.
Achieved 95+ % customer satisfaction with United Conveyor.
Awarded patent #4,932,985 for new electro-mechanical device with Midwest Power.
What I do …
Manage electro-Mechanical project teams plus Controls, IT, and Software Project Managers from project conception through proposal preparation, management acceptance, design, fabrication and assembly, installation and commissioning including sub-contractor specification, selection, and work site supervision. Put my feet in the customer’s shoes and see things from their perspective. My management style is collaborative; letting team members exhibit strengths while helping them develop new abilities.
How I add value …
Perform Budgeting and CPM scheduling, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
Manage project teams
Establish Resource assignment & leveling methods
Develop and implement standard project status reporting tools
Manage product development projects
Negotiate and secure site permitting
Execute projects from $5 thousand to $32+ million
Successfully interface with Customers, contractors, and consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia
A bit about Project Management …
A wise man once said that Project Management was 80% Project Management skills developed over a long period of time and 20% engineering knowledge easily learned in a short while.
The 7th Annual European Manufacturing Strategies Summit 2011 will take place from 17-19 October 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The summit will bring together over 300 senior manufacturing experts to discuss strengthening manufacturing operations, capitalizing on growth markets, and improving operational excellence across global operations. Topics will include developing strategies for continuous improvement, implementing best practices and lean management systems, and extending operational excellence programs globally. There will be keynote speakers, workshops, and opportunities for business networking.
This document provides an overview of the CS207 course on software economics taught by Professor Gio Wiederhold. The course will cover topics related to valuing software, including open source software, principles of valuation, intellectual property, and business models. It lists the main topics to be covered in the 12 lectures. The class meets weekly on Fridays and involves a short written report. Slides and materials from past years are available online. The goal of the course is to help students understand how to maximize the economic benefits of software.
Devdut Pawaskar is seeking opportunities in VLSI Systems Design starting in December 2016. He has a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech with a focus on VLSI Systems and Digital Design. He has experience with circuit design tools like Synopsys and Cadence. His projects include designing a digital compensator for a Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator in 130nm and 28nm processes, and implementing a 6T-SRAM array and adder in 45nm. He also designed a noise tolerant low power dynamic NOR gate in 45nm.
This certificate confirms that Vishal Agarwal successfully completed ABAP Details on 10/08/2016 at 04:19 AM in Europe/London time zone. The certificate of participation was issued by SAP.
The document is a student assignment from Laura Maffei for her English class. It provides a summary of the film "The Terminal" and answers questions about the plot. It discusses how the main character Viktor becomes stranded in an airport terminal after a coup in his home country. It describes how he survives by returning luggage carts and later gets jobs. It also explains how Viktor learns English and makes friends. The assignment includes proposing a hypothetical 2-day tour of New York City for Viktor.
The ABM-28 is a portable auto-feed beveling machine that can bevel steel plates continuously between 60 and -60 degrees without needing to flip plates over. It can bevel plates up to 35mm thick as standard or optionally up to 70mm thick at speeds between 250-500mm/min. The machine weighs 53.5kg including one guide track and comes with a variety of accessories like milling heads, cutting inserts, and additional guide tracks.
El documento describe el juego Call of Duty 4, un juego de disparos en primera persona con buenos gráficos y 15 misiones. Describe las tres facciones principales del juego: los británicos con los que empiezas, los americanos con quienes haces misiones después, y los rusos que son los enemigos árabes que te persiguen a lo largo del juego.
Este documento resume el origen y desarrollo de las redes sociales Tuenti y Facebook. También analiza los riesgos de privacidad que plantean al compartir información personal y datos, y cómo esta información no desaparece completamente aunque el usuario cancele su cuenta. Finalmente, ofrece consejos para proteger la privacidad en redes sociales.
Michael Faraday was a British scientist who made many important contributions to the fields of
electromagnetism and electrochemistry in the 19th century. Through experiments such as discovering
electromagnetic induction and establishing the laws of electrolysis, Faraday laid the groundwork for modern
electric technology and helped scientists understand the relationship between electricity, magnetism, and
light. He published his findings in books and papers that communicated complex scientific concepts to
ordinary readers. Though born into poverty, Faraday rose to prominence through his work at the Royal
Institution of Great Britain, where he spent over 50 years conducting experiments and lectures.
El documento resume el contexto histórico y musical del Renacimiento. 1) El Renacimiento se originó en Italia entre los siglos XV y XVI, marcado por el surgimiento de la burguesía y el mecenazgo. 2) La música renacentista era polifónica y se desarrollaron diferentes escuelas. 3) Formas musicales como la misa, el motete y el madrigal florecieron, destacando compositores como Palestrina, Victoria y Monteverdi.
Rham K. Sriram has over 30 years of experience leading technology projects for companies in various industries. Some of the projects he has worked on include developing a dual processor system to extend the life of a computer for Digital Equipment Corporation, establishing reliable manufacturing processes for PC Compatibles, and developing an online car configurator for Volkswagen to increase vehicle sales. More recently, he has consulted with companies like Charles Schwab and American Express, developing strategies and solutions to enhance their market data systems, online services, and customer experiences through technology.
The document discusses the career history and achievements of an individual working in sales and consulting roles across multiple industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and more. Key highlights include receiving numerous performance awards, pioneering new strategies to increase revenue, and successfully winning and expanding several major contracts valued between $2 million to $20 million through customized solutions and consulting methodologies.
SJB Industries provides industrial technology assessment and transfer services to help clients improve project success by selecting appropriate technologies, staying on budget and schedule. They evaluate technology options and formulate viable strategies, assisting with selection, implementation, and long-term support. SJB is not affiliated with any vendors and provides impartial recommendations. Their services include technology planning, supplier selection and sourcing assistance, and implementation support. Representative projects include assessments of metrology systems, manufacturing processes, and confidential feasibility studies. Clients praise SJB's expertise, confidential and flexible support, and ability to identify effective solutions efficiently.
This document is a curriculum vitae for S. Sudhakar, a mechanical engineer with 26 years of experience in product design, development, and team management. He is currently leading new product development at C&S Electric. Previously he held roles managing teams and projects at Alfanar Electric Systems and GE, where he received several awards for his work developing circuit breakers and other electrical products.
Learn about what AlphaSTAR Corporation has been up to this past quarter. Talk with CTO, Dr. Frank Abdi to gain some insight on the future of 3D Printing!
This document discusses additive manufacturing (AM) and its potential applications in the maritime and oil & gas industries. It provides an overview of important AM processes such as binder jetting, material jetting, powder bed fusion, sheet lamination, vat photopolymerization, and direct energy deposition. While AM currently only accounts for about 5% of these industries, its use is anticipated to rapidly expand. The document outlines both limiting and encouraging factors for AM adoption. It then presents a Bayesian network approach that can be used to assess risks to manufacturers and end users from AM part variability and lack of standards/regulations. Case studies demonstrate how this approach can evaluate risks from an original equipment manufacturer or end user perspective.
Innovation is achieved when product specific process knowledge is discovered ...Meghana Ransing
This document discusses the 7Epsilon methodology for continual process improvement and zero defect manufacturing in foundries. It focuses on knowledge retention, reuse, and discovery through analyzing in-process data and developing a knowledge repository. A case study is presented on how to apply the 7Epsilon approach to identify process-specific knowledge and reduce defects in a low alloy steel foundry's melting process by analyzing fracture test data to determine the optimal chemistry specifications. The goal is to help foundries reduce costs by tapping into existing process knowledge and establishing effective knowledge management strategies.
Rudy Schneider has over 15 years of experience managing product teams in defense, telecommunications, and motion simulation. He specializes in systems engineering, customer focus, and technical writing. Schneider has a BSEE, MBA, and is a PMP-certified project manager. He has worked at companies such as BAE Systems, Ideal Aerosmith, and Novera Optics in roles such as staff engineer, project manager, and technical advisor. Schneider drives development of new products, author technical proposals and documentation, and mentors colleagues.
Who I am …
Global Engineering Project Manager; PMP certified, Registered Professional Engineer
Award-winning team leader, coach, and mentor with extensive experience in every phase of Project Management from proposal preparation to project execution to project close and resolution of warranty issues. Supervised engineering teams and installation contractors. Excellent track record in project schedule, budget, risk, and scope management. Strong scope, risk and schedule manager with the ability to work well with all levels of project teams across divisional lines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Awards and Recognition …
Awarded 4 ‘Golden Gobs’ for unsolicited customer praise with SmartSignal.
Closed projects under budget for 12 consecutive years with United Conveyor.
Achieved 95+ % customer satisfaction with United Conveyor.
Awarded patent #4,932,985 for new electro-mechanical device with Midwest Power.
What I do …
Manage electro-Mechanical project teams plus Controls, IT, and Software Project Managers from project conception through proposal preparation, management acceptance, design, fabrication and assembly, installation and commissioning including sub-contractor specification, selection, and work site supervision. Put my feet in the customer’s shoes and see things from their perspective. My management style is collaborative; letting team members exhibit strengths while helping them develop new abilities.
How I add value …
Perform Budgeting and CPM scheduling, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
Manage project teams
Establish Resource assignment & leveling methods
Develop and implement standard project status reporting tools
Manage product development projects
Negotiate and secure site permitting
Execute projects from $5 thousand to $32+ million
Successfully interface with Customers, contractors, and consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia
A bit about Project Management …
A wise man once said that Project Management was 80% Project Management skills developed over a long period of time and 20% engineering knowledge easily learned in a short while.
The 7th Annual European Manufacturing Strategies Summit 2011 will take place from 17-19 October 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The summit will bring together over 300 senior manufacturing experts to discuss strengthening manufacturing operations, capitalizing on growth markets, and improving operational excellence across global operations. Topics will include developing strategies for continuous improvement, implementing best practices and lean management systems, and extending operational excellence programs globally. There will be keynote speakers, workshops, and opportunities for business networking.
This document provides an overview of the CS207 course on software economics taught by Professor Gio Wiederhold. The course will cover topics related to valuing software, including open source software, principles of valuation, intellectual property, and business models. It lists the main topics to be covered in the 12 lectures. The class meets weekly on Fridays and involves a short written report. Slides and materials from past years are available online. The goal of the course is to help students understand how to maximize the economic benefits of software.
Devdut Pawaskar is seeking opportunities in VLSI Systems Design starting in December 2016. He has a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech with a focus on VLSI Systems and Digital Design. He has experience with circuit design tools like Synopsys and Cadence. His projects include designing a digital compensator for a Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator in 130nm and 28nm processes, and implementing a 6T-SRAM array and adder in 45nm. He also designed a noise tolerant low power dynamic NOR gate in 45nm.
This certificate confirms that Vishal Agarwal successfully completed ABAP Details on 10/08/2016 at 04:19 AM in Europe/London time zone. The certificate of participation was issued by SAP.
The document is a student assignment from Laura Maffei for her English class. It provides a summary of the film "The Terminal" and answers questions about the plot. It discusses how the main character Viktor becomes stranded in an airport terminal after a coup in his home country. It describes how he survives by returning luggage carts and later gets jobs. It also explains how Viktor learns English and makes friends. The assignment includes proposing a hypothetical 2-day tour of New York City for Viktor.
The ABM-28 is a portable auto-feed beveling machine that can bevel steel plates continuously between 60 and -60 degrees without needing to flip plates over. It can bevel plates up to 35mm thick as standard or optionally up to 70mm thick at speeds between 250-500mm/min. The machine weighs 53.5kg including one guide track and comes with a variety of accessories like milling heads, cutting inserts, and additional guide tracks.
El documento describe el juego Call of Duty 4, un juego de disparos en primera persona con buenos gráficos y 15 misiones. Describe las tres facciones principales del juego: los británicos con los que empiezas, los americanos con quienes haces misiones después, y los rusos que son los enemigos árabes que te persiguen a lo largo del juego.
Este documento resume el origen y desarrollo de las redes sociales Tuenti y Facebook. También analiza los riesgos de privacidad que plantean al compartir información personal y datos, y cómo esta información no desaparece completamente aunque el usuario cancele su cuenta. Finalmente, ofrece consejos para proteger la privacidad en redes sociales.
Michael Faraday was a British scientist who made many important contributions to the fields of
electromagnetism and electrochemistry in the 19th century. Through experiments such as discovering
electromagnetic induction and establishing the laws of electrolysis, Faraday laid the groundwork for modern
electric technology and helped scientists understand the relationship between electricity, magnetism, and
light. He published his findings in books and papers that communicated complex scientific concepts to
ordinary readers. Though born into poverty, Faraday rose to prominence through his work at the Royal
Institution of Great Britain, where he spent over 50 years conducting experiments and lectures.
El documento resume el contexto histórico y musical del Renacimiento. 1) El Renacimiento se originó en Italia entre los siglos XV y XVI, marcado por el surgimiento de la burguesía y el mecenazgo. 2) La música renacentista era polifónica y se desarrollaron diferentes escuelas. 3) Formas musicales como la misa, el motete y el madrigal florecieron, destacando compositores como Palestrina, Victoria y Monteverdi.
Rham K. Sriram has over 30 years of experience leading technology projects for companies in various industries. Some of the projects he has worked on include developing a dual processor system to extend the life of a computer for Digital Equipment Corporation, establishing reliable manufacturing processes for PC Compatibles, and developing an online car configurator for Volkswagen to increase vehicle sales. More recently, he has consulted with companies like Charles Schwab and American Express, developing strategies and solutions to enhance their market data systems, online services, and customer experiences through technology.
The document discusses the career history and achievements of an individual working in sales and consulting roles across multiple industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and more. Key highlights include receiving numerous performance awards, pioneering new strategies to increase revenue, and successfully winning and expanding several major contracts valued between $2 million to $20 million through customized solutions and consulting methodologies.
Enhancing the Software Effort Prediction Accuracy using Reduced Number of Cos...IRJET Journal
This document presents research on modifying the COCOMO II software cost estimation model to improve prediction accuracy. The researchers reduced the number of cost estimation factors (called cost drivers) from 17 to 13 by adjusting the definitions and impact levels to better reflect current industry situations. They estimated effort for software projects using the modified model and found lower percentage errors compared to the original COCOMO II model, demonstrating improved estimation efficiency. The goal of the research was to analyze cost drivers and their impact on effort estimation in COCOMO II and enhance the model for more accurate predictions.
This document provides a summary of Jason Stephens' experience and qualifications. He has over 12 years of experience in advanced semiconductor technology R&D, holding roles at GlobalFoundries, Apple, and Edwards Ltd. Currently he is an RF Tech Development Integration Engineer at GlobalFoundries, responsible for BEoL development of new RF technology offerings. He has a proven track record of managing projects and teams to deliver results.
Resume for 13+ year experienced technology developer and program leader in healthcare and life sciences, medical device design, chemical process control, and manufacturing.
This resume is for Steven W. Tate, who has over 30 years of experience in program management, business development, engineering, and technical roles. He has expertise in areas like program definition, proposal development, contract management, and embedded systems design. The resume lists his work history, including current roles managing a large engineering services contract for NASA and previous experience as a principal owner of an engineering firm and deputy program manager on SBIR projects.
So how do manufacturers optimize globally stretched production networks and supply chains in a world where expertise is both scarce and widely dispersed? A growing number of global manufacturers are turning to virtual and mobile collaboration solutions to bring experts "face to face" with colleagues, dealers, partners, and customers no matter where they're located.
Among the most advanced of these solutions is Cisco Remote Expert for Manufacturing, an enterprise-class, remote collaboration and communications platform that combines high-definition video, audio streams, and data capabilities.
Michael Brown is a highly skilled mechanical engineer with over 8 years of experience in product design and development. He has led many projects that resulted in new product launches and revenue increases over $1 million. Brown is proficient in CAD software, 3D printing, and technical documentation. He is skilled at continuous improvement and streamlining processes. Brown received a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Maine.
Performance Optimization: Incorporating Database and Code Optimzitation Into ...Michael Findling
Embarcadero offers database and code optimization tools for application developers, database developers, and database administrators to prevent, find, and fix problems that impact performance throughout the system development lifecycle.
Shell is using business simulation software to improve its front-end planning processes for oil and gas projects. The software allows for faster modeling and scenario analysis compared to traditional spreadsheet methods. It also facilitates integrative planning across subsurface, surface, and economic domains. The new approach aims to reduce time spent on opportunity evaluations and planning while maintaining understanding of complex projects. Shell managers emphasize that successful adoption requires changes to workflows and thinking, not just the software itself.
henzhen Renchuangyi (RCY) Electronics Co., Ltd. was established in 2000 and is a well-known PCB and rigid-flex PCB manufacturer in China.We can produce 1-36 layers of rigid boards, 2-16 layers of rigid flex boards. Circuit boards with special processes are also in our product category, such as: thick copper boards, HDI boards, half-hole boards, gold finger boards, high-frequency boards, ATE test boards,etc.Our products are widely used in automotive, industrial control, consumer electronics, security, communication equipment, medical equipment and other fields.RCY is striving to become the most trusted PCB supplier.
The document proposes updated definitions for technology, manufacturing, and services readiness levels based on lean product development principles. It argues the current definitions promote a flawed "build-test-fix" approach and presents alternative "Lean TRL", "Lean MRL", and "SRL" definitions grounded in robust design, design for six sigma, and lean principles. The updated levels aim to characterize and validate performance earlier to reduce costly late iterations compared to the conventional approach.
A Radical Challenge in Reliability Dynamic Life Test.pdf; Burn-In program Con...Phillip Chan
The document discusses a project undertaken by Microchip Technology to address the problem of maximized reliability oven capacity. Microchip Chandler and Microchip Thailand teams used Six Sigma methodology and TRIZ to define the problem as low slot utilization in ovens. They conducted a design of experiment to test consolidating burn-in programs into a universal pattern. Results showed the new universal program was statistically equal or better than old programs. Benefits of the new approach included increased capacity and easier planning.
The Increasing Value and Complexity of Software Call for the Reevaluation of ...PRQA
VDC performs annually global market research, regarding the Automated Test and Verification Tool (AT&V) market. The current white paper summarizes findings from a survey in 2011, capturing the input from almost 600 engineers. The respondents are directly involved in Embedded and Enterprise/IT software and systems
development, across a wide range of industries: Automotive, Medical, Telecoms, Aerospace, Military and others.
Programming Research (PRQA) worked with VDC to fine-tune the survey questions to provide deeper insights into the development of high integrity software and the role of static analysis.
This document summarizes research on the potential benefits of implementing 3D parametric modeling in precast concrete construction. Leading precast concrete companies have invested in developing such modeling software solutions with the goal of improving productivity throughout the precast business process. Initial experiences are beginning to confirm expectations of productivity gains and error reduction. This paper provides benchmarks for quantifying various direct and indirect benefits that have been identified, including estimated economic benefits for a large precast company over four years of adoption. It outlines how 3D modeling can automate routine tasks, apply standardized details, and maintain consistency through parametric relationships to improve engineering productivity.
George Bertram is an experienced engineering leader with over 30 US patents. He co-founded IntelliPack in 2002 and served as Chief Innovator and Engineering Leader, developing leading-edge products that drove rapid growth culminating in IntelliPack being sold for over $150M in 2010. Prior to that, he spent 26 years at Sealed Air where he conceived and developed all their dispensing systems and helped transform the company into a Fortune 500 company. He has extensive experience across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering domains.
American Industrial Partners acquired two waterjet manufacturers to form Flow Surface Preparation, the leading developer of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology. A student team from the University of Michigan's Tauber Institute was tasked with outlining a path for Flow Surface Preparation to grow its market share in the multi-billion dollar surface preparation industry, which is currently dominated by abrasive blasting. The team performed market research, customer interviews, and testing to determine waterjet technology's benefits. They helped translate these benefits and developed product roadmaps and strategies to improve Flow Surface Preparation's automated solutions and compete on cost and productivity. The team's work directly impacted both short-term and long-term plans to invest in and expand this
Technocom is an electro-mechanical contracting company established in 1999 that provides engineering and mechanical services. It initially provided HVAC, electrical, and mechanical works, and now also does fabrication, cold storage, erection, and maintenance. The company serves clients in various industries and competes with other design engineering firms. It has departments for studies, design, projects, maintenance, personnel, accounts, and is led by a top management team. While it has strengths like quality and experience, it faces threats from competition and import costs. The study finds its quality is good but suggests adding marketing, transportation, and promotions to improve. In conclusion, Technocom has become a leader through quality improvements despite competition.
Software Defect Prediction Techniques in the Automotive Domain: Evaluation, S...RAKESH RANA
Software Defect Prediction Techniques in the Automotive Domain: Evaluation, Selection and Adoption
PhD Defense, Göteborg, Sweden
Feb, 2015
Get full text of publication at:
http://rakeshrana.website/index.php/work/publications/
The document summarizes a case study about American Connector Company which was struggling with quality issues at its Sunnyvale plant. It also discusses the potential threat posed by a new plant in the US from one of its competitors, DJC, which has a highly efficient plant in Japan. The case looks at the various issues faced by ACC in its operations as well as the strengths of DJC's operations. It provides recommendations for what ACC should do to avoid losing market share if DJC sets up a new plant in the US replicating its Japanese model.
1. NDEMC Helps Jeco to Exceed Growth and Financial Expectations 1
Leading 21st Century Manufacturing
NDEMC
SM
The National Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Consortium
CASE STUDY
NDEMC Helps Jeco
to Exceed Growth and
Financial Expectations
3. NDEMC Helps Jeco to Exceed Growth and Financial Expectations 3
STAKEHOLDERS
NDEMC Partners
Purdue University
Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC)
Council on Competitiveness
MEP
NIST-funded, Purdue University-led
Indiana Manufacturing Extension
Project
Pilot Partners
Purdue University
Ohio Supercomputer Center
Overview
Jeco Plastic Products, LLC is a small
custom-mold manufacturer of large, complex,
high-tolerance products with a plant in the
Indianapolis area. Two processes are used in
the manufacturing facility—rotational molding
and twin-sheet pressure forming. Materials
used range from commodity thermoplastic resins, such as polyethylene (PE),
to extraordinarily difficult resins, such as polyetherketoneketone (PEKK)
with continuous unidirectional carbon fibers. Jeco’s customer base includes
large U.S. and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
in the automotive, aerospace, printing and defense industries. For more
information, visit the company’s web site at jecoplastics.com.
TOP KEY STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Main Outcomes
• NDEMC provided access to OSC and Purdue’s expert staff to enable Jeco engineers to promptly
analyze and address a potential customer’s last-minute design changes to a Jeco pallet product.
• Without the expertise and high performance computing (HPC) modeling, simulation and analysis
(MS&A) resources, Jeco would have lost the opportunity for a multi-million dollar export order to a
German OEM.
• NDEMC provided the engineering workforce training on the SIMULIA Abaqus Unfied Finite Element
Analyis (FEA) software suite from Dassault Systèmes, used to analyze the pallet design change.
• Jeco’s demonstrated capabilities with SIMULIA Abaqus Unified FEA and HPC are helping to pave
the way for larger, more lucrative projects with major aerospace, automotive and joint product
development projects.
Benefits
• A new opportunity for a multi-year contract with annual orders of $2.5 million during the next five to
ten years.
• Fifteen additional jobs and a capital investment of more than $500,000.
NDEMC Helps Jeco to Exceed Growth
and Financial Expectations
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Executive Summary
To take advantage of a monumental opportunity to
secure a large OEM account, Jeco Plastic Products
required high performance computing (HPC) and
modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) resources to
successfully evaluate design scenarios and predict the
product performance of a complex custom pallet. In-
house finite element analysis (FEA) software and com-
puting resources were inadequate to accomplish this
task. Jeco joined the NDEMC program to gain training,
experience, access to university expertise, software and
hardware to successfully compete against large foreign
competitors. By employing HPC simulation, the com-
pany was able to simulate and analyze their pallet in a
highly predictive and time-efficient manner. Without these
HPC resources, they would not have earned a multi-
year contract from a large German automotive OEM.
Improvements to Jeco’s pallet product have impacted
their bottom-line as sales revenue is expected to double,
payroll will increase by 35 percent at their plant, and
they will be in contention for additional high-margin,
domestic and export business projects.
Overcoming Technical Challenges with
High-Impact Computing
Jeco experienced a technical challenge in its simulation
of complex, high tolerance designs in inhomogeneous
anisotropic materials,1
which is virtually impossible to
produce with the current commercially available soft-
ware. Tedious trial-and-error physical design and testing
was deemed inefficient and would not meet the expecta-
tions of their large automotive OEM client. High-ranking
executives at the company were cognizant that they
needed to upgrade their MS&A capabilities to effectively
compete in this high growth niche industry.
A last minute requirement for a multi-year project with
a major German OEM required Jeco to take immediate
action to upgrade. The critical situation prompted the
company to contact Purdue University for assistance
through their Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(MEP) program, which led to becoming part of the
NDEMC Midwest Project. Jeco understood that the rel-
atively small cosmetic alteration required by their client
could potentially affect critical specifications for deflec-
tion, and they needed outside assistance. To facilitate
this change and receive the initial order, they had to
rapidly analyze a very complex design before making the
expensive, irreversible tool changes. Access to HPC
1 An anisotropic material is one with properties, such as strength, that are
different in different directions.
Top: Aerial view of the Jeco facility in Plainfield, IN.
Center: The controlled relative humidity chamber used to maintain
a specific moisture content in hygroscopic plastic sheet stock to
be thermoformed.
Bottom: This custom twin-sheet thermoforming machine is unique in
North America.
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and the Purdue support staff were invaluable resources
in enabling the company to make quick and accurate
evaluations for the final step in the design process.
Jeco CEO Craig Carson learned that the NDEMC public-
private partnership would be instrumental in accessing
the training, hardware and software necessary for MS&A.
Based on their limited resources, Jeco’s participation in
the NDEMC project became imperative to meet their
strategic organizational, product and financial objectives.
NDEMC Facilitates Jeco’s Bright Future
NDEMC’s Midwest Project offered Jeco access to
Purdue’s faculty and staff. Jeco’s leadership valued the
university’s strong collaboration, unwavering support and
intellectual insight to assist them in bringing technologi-
cal improvement to their pallet product. The program also
introduced the company to superior test facilities for a
wide range of applications. This included utilizing HPC
simulation paired with laboratory materials test equip-
ment at Purdue to validate their models.
From an MS&A perspective, NDEMC facilitated Jeco’s
access to SIMULIA Abaqus Unified FEA,2
which ordinar-
ily would have been beyond the realm of possibility due
to budgetary constraints. By gaining access to MS&A
and technical expertise, Jeco had the ability to develop
creative technological solutions in the final, time-critical
phase of the product innovation process.
Long-term Economic and Financial
Prospects for Jeco Plastic Products
Based on current projections, Jeco management is
expecting a reasonably steady increase in incremental,
cumulative sales revenue for rotational molding between
2013 and 2022, totaling nearly $23 million during the
period. Figure 1 indicates a solid forecast of expected
annual revenue growth during the next ten years.3
These
projections are based on a full-scale release of a new
product for their German OEM customer and additional
projects in the twin-sheet thermoforming market.
Due to increased production demand from their large
clients, Jeco is expected to increase payroll and hire
15 advanced manufacturing workers within the next
few years.
2 This is a suite of software applications for finite element analysis and
computer-aided engineering.
3 The annual revenue figures include potential incremental rotation molding
sales for the German OEM client totaling $2.5 million.
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Figure 1. Projected Annual Revenue (Millions)
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Left Side: Modeling simulations of Jeco’s pallet—at top, inner pallet construction; center, pallet deformation bottom view; and bottom, pallet
deformation top view. Based on the output from SIMULIA Abaqus Unified FEA, these views of the pallet deformation illustrate the level of stress
and strain in the material. Blue areas show the least amount of stress, while red indicates the highest level of strain. These images demonstrate that
the pallet can carry the load.
Right Side: Laboratory testing of equipment that measures the strength of the material and the design structure of the pallet.
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HPC Helps Deliver New Business
Opportunities For Jeco
Carson and his company plan to utilize their new core
competency to address emerging markets in the aero-
space and automotive industry. The company has
received a lucrative order from NASA for a major com-
ponent for the International Space Station, based upon
their new ability to design and manufacture products in
layered anisotropic materials with continuous internal
fiber reinforcement. HPC has become a vital resource in
Jeco’s product development process for various indus-
trial applications. Most importantly, Jeco’s demonstrated
experience with MS&A during the Midwest Project was
instrumental in helping them secure additional projects
with other major aerospace and automotive clientele.
Management reported that they are very pleased with the
results of NDEMC’s Midwest Project.
Additional Financial Projections
Carson insists the sales volume forecast for the next
few years is very achievable, and the company will have
working capital to fund growth by the 2015 fiscal year.
Figure 2 illustrates revenue growth and sales projections
for both rotational molding and twin-sheet forming
processes. The total revenue for their twin-sheet work
during the next ten years is expected to climb to nearly
$24 million.
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Figure 2. Sales Revenue for Twin Sheet Forming and Rotation Molding (Millions)
For more information about NDEMC, please contact:
Dr. Cynthia R. McIntyre
Senior Vice President
Council on Competitiveness
cmcintyre@compete.org
Visit ndemc.org for more information.
Mr. Aaron Malofsky
NDEMC Marketing & Communications
Council on Competitiveness
amalofsky@compete.org
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