| Success Stories
Valuable
results from our Student Employees
Northrop Grumman
Eric used Visual C++ to automate laboratory test procedures on new
component devices in order to speed up the production of these devices.
As a result of the improved test procedures time spent on
testing has decreased by 68%.
BOC
Edwards/Precision & Vacuum Parts
Hilbert came up with a very good substitute vane material for
vacuum pumps. This reduced the cost of these vanes by over 90%.
BMP
America
"Tomasz's analysis of our oil roller productions process allowed
him to incorporate several design changes which increased productivity.
He reorganized the material database into an improved and user-friendly
format. Both projects were immediately implemented and each have
displayed successful results. " Estimated value of work results
: $40,000 per year.
United
Rentals
Shaun, with an employee teammate, designed an automatic device which
reduced production cycle time by 80%.
Goodyear Dunlop
Tires
Jennifer developed part of an improved steam line program which is being implemented. The
result will be a projected 20% cost saving, i.e. $ 500,000 /yr.
HBE Company
Maureen was responsible for changes in sub-contracting and purchase orders that
totaled $134,350. She also saved the company about $8,000 by negotiating
quotes with contractors.
Reichert
Bob designed a new test protocol for a laboratory instrument that was about to be released
by the company. The protocol was instituted as a standard procedure for all new
instruments.
Motorola
Chris saved a minimum of $50,000 by building a more economical way of manufacturing
heated seat modules. He accomplished this by narrowing process flow options and obtaining
budgetary cost estimates from equipment suppliers.
Praxair
Kathryn recovered $100,000 in capital investment by troubleshooting and
developing methodologies on a laboratory analytical instrument.
Prestolite
Electric
"Without the competent assistance of our UB Engineering interns, we may not have
accomplished our goal of QS 9000 certification. They worked on elements of product flow,
operator's instructions and other advanced product quality planning requirements for QS
9000."
Steuben Foods
"Using Value Engineering principles, Rick convinced us to purchase a $110,000 machine
which increased production efficiency such that the equipment paid for itself in six
months."
Xerox
Corporation: Ink Jet Focus Factory
Sawson demonstrated good problem solving skills and saved $20,000 for the company.
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