Optimized Design for Electrochemical Test Product Preparation

Abstract

This project focuses on improving the processing time for the Electrochemical Performance Test Preparation Process using the DMAIC methodology integrated with Design for Reliability and Manufacturability tools. Time studies and Design for Reliability and Assembly tools provided a baseline measurement of the current processing time and complexity of the process steps. Concept Engineering was implemented to create innovative designs to improve the process while using Analytic Hierarchy Process to objectively evaluate the proposed concepts. A total process time reduction of 22.31% was obtained with the implemented improvements, reducing the penalty score of complexity from 263 to 100. As a medical devices industry, with a high demand for products, process improvements that contribute to decreasing product time to the patient or increase capacity makes a significant difference for the company, increasing market growth. Keywords - AID, AHP, CGM, DfMA.