Hewlett-Packard saves development time with 3-D tolerance analysis

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Hewlett-Packard Co.'s manufacturing development engineer used the VSA-3D software from Variation Systems Analysis Inc. to test the effectiveness of the company's newly-designed capping mechanism. Engr. David Johnson observed that the capping mechanism's complex assembly does not meet the goal of a 0.4-mm. interference between the cap and pen. As he tested the capping mechanism through the 3D, tolerance-analysis tool, he found that the new design was unable to maintain the 0.4-mm. interference. His research saved the company months of testing and development time.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Computer Input-Output Eqp NEC, Product defects and recalls, Computer peripherals industry, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Printers (Computers), Printers (Equipment)

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American Rollform cuts pre-production time by days

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American Rollform started its quality improvement initiatives in 1993 when it modified the quality control technique it employed in checking the position of bumpers' holes. In 1994, it developed a coordinated measuring machine check fixture to further improve its quality control process. However, it made its major accomplishment when it started using the TruPosition Probe, a portable device that allows for the easiest way to check the hole's location.

Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping, Automotive stampings, Auto Bumpers, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Quality management, Automotive bumpers, American Rollform

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Videoconferencing cuts design time by 50%

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Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp. reduced development time in half by using PictureTel Corp.'s videoconferencing network. By eliminating travel expenses and lost work hours, videoconferencing also saved the company about $50,000. Furthermore, it allows the sequential performance of different activities such as test-result submissions and activity reviews. Finally, videoconferencing also permits greater employee participation.

Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing, Pressed and blown glass, not elsewhere classified, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Other Telecommunications, Video Conferencing, Glass Fiber NEC, Evaluation, Multimedia industry, Telecommunications systems, PictureTel Corp., PCTL, Owens Corning, Videoconferencing, Synthetic fibers industry, Glass fiber industry, Glass fibers, OCF

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