Cycle Time Reduction using Lean Manufacturing on the Line

Boeing implements lean practices into its manufacturing processes, called the pulse line, for satellite production. ...

... "New work cells, new tooling, standard work-planning packages and lean manufacturing processes will reduce the total build time per satellite and increase the number of vehicles moving through the line at one time, according to the company. " ...

Via Inside GNSS: Boeing Pulse Line

Bluefinder Manufacturing Design

Plasma TV Manufacturing Overview

Hitachi factory tour ... see any lean flow techniques? ...

Six Sigma Supports Manufacturing Expansion

Boston-Power will expand production of next-generation Lithium-ion batteries for notebook computers through a partnership with GP Batteries. ...

... "Sonata will be produced in GP Batteries' state-of-the-art facilities in Taiwan. There, it will benefit from Six Sigma manufacturing processes and a unique, real-time quality control feedback and management system that is proprietary to Boston-Power. " ...

Via Boston Power: Manufacturing expansion of next-generation Sonata notebook computer battery

Lean Career Perspective

Engineer shares perspective on career, education, and industry. ...

... "Today products can be produced at far lower costs, thanks to engineering tools like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, both concepts are applied to identify and eliminate waste in a manufacturing process. " ...

Via The Morning Sun: 10 questions