Presentations will be held at Floyd Hall in room D-208. You can also watch via Webex (meeting number: 2632 544 6398 password: broncoengineer).
Investigation into Process Improvements and Automation
10 to 10:25 a.m.
Team Members:
Abdul Al Kiyumi
Kaden Jacobson
Theisshanth Muralidharan
Sponsor:
Robert Doran, B.S.E.’22, Sigma Machining
Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Lee Wells
Dana Hammond
The growing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and associated components has increased the need to enhance related manufacturing processes. To address the increased demand, industrial engineering tools, including man-machine charts, process flow diagrams, and insightful employee interviews were used to analyze the current flow of material for specific EV components. Additionally, a review of alternatives and cost analysis led to recommendations to streamline the production processes. As a result, the proposed recommendations offer improved productivity through a reduction in overtime and increase in throughput.
Optimizing a Facility Expansion
10:30 to 10:55 a.m.
Team Members:
Amanda Kosasih
Noah Tanguay
Tyler Braet
Sponsor:
Jason Woodard, Geislinger Corporation
Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Azim Houshyar
Dr. Bob White
Geislinger Corporation is a leading manufacturer of dampers and couplings for high-powered vehicles. Geislinger is expanding its Battle Creek facility by 28,000 square feet. Using IE flow optimization techniques, a layout that maximizes cost-effectiveness and material flow was created. The data-driven approach included a well thought out and comprehensive cost analysis of the additional machinery and equipment relocation for the projected layout. With this information, Geislinger can make informed, strategic decisions as they embark on their facility expansion in 2025.