Process Development

Process Characterization, Reduction in variation, Equipment Selection, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), and IQ / OQ / PQ. Experience with troubleshooting, optimization, and failure analysis with a variety of processes utilizing DMAIC approach to find robust solutions:

Polymers
- Extrusion, Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Insert / Over Molding, Casting
- Press Fits / Snap Fits
- Ultrasonic Welding
- UV and Non-UV Adhesive Bonding
- Heat Staking
- Thermoforming
- Urethane Foam
- Silicone
Metals
- Welding
- Stamping / Progressive Stamping
- Thermoforming

Sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide, Gamma, Ebeam
- Packaging
- Bioburden
Vision Systems
- Manual, Automated, "Smart" Reject Detection
Electronics
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
- Soldering (Manual, Reflow, Wave)
- Conformal / Dielectric Coating
End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)
- Part handling, Mold Ejection, Secondary Operations