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Process Optimization in Manufacturing

ATS

The only way to succeed is to keep looking for ways to do things better, which is what fuels the drive for optimization of manufacturing processes. Optimizing a manufacturing process is like fine-tuning a race car. This blog dives into the subject of manufacturing optimization. What is process optimization?

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First Pass Yield in Manufacturing

ATS

First pass yield example Working through the formula with numbers from a hypothetical manufacturing process will illustrate how it should be used. Workers deviating from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Changing the assembly sequence or using the wrong tool could result in a product not performing as designed.

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Machine Uptime and Availability for Manufacturing

ATS

Share Uptime is a key performance indicator in manufacturing. Uptime is sometimes confused with availability, which can reduce visibility into manufacturing effectiveness. This blog was written to help manufacturers identify opportunities to improve machinery uptime. Contact us for more information.

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Machine Downtime in Manufacturing

ATS

Share Minimizing unplanned downtime should be a priority in every manufacturing plant. One of the goals of work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operator training is to prevent such errors. ATS offers a range of services to help manufacturers improve asset maintenance effectiveness.

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Health Canada grants production and distribution amended to Optimi Health for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing

Health Canada grants production and distribution amended to Optimi Health for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Company is scheduled to begin production and analytical testing of MDMA this October in its recently completed EU-GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. VANCOUVER — Optimi Health Corp.,

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Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis in Manufacturing

ATS

Share Most manufacturing processes are extremely complex, and there are many ways in which things can go wrong. Manufacturers use it proactively to avoid unplanned machine downtime, maintain consistent levels of quality and prevent accidents. After introducing the methodology, this blog discusses when and how it should be followed.

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Improving asset, materials management with ERP system

Control Engineering

To get maximum value out of the ERP, they wanted to implement a manufacturing execution system (MES) to improve work-order handling and reconciliation. This led to significant savings in licensing costs, hardware costs, and IT operating expenses moving forward. It also helped with paperless manufacturing from an early stage.