MilliporeSigma produces single-use assemblies for biological therapeutics. Due to a high degree of customization present, associated assembly processes are manual and don't necessarily scale, which leads to operator fatigue and inconsistencies. To overcome these challenges, detailed research of various aspects in the Danvers Mobius Production Unit was conducted. By using a structured design methodology ranging from studying the current operational model, interviews,and operational observations to process maps, different avenues for automation were identified. After collaborative generation of various automation concepts, tube-insertion was focused on. This is a challenging and repetitive process which causes operator fatigue. This report details the design, analyses and testing preformed.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• DeWallace, Cameron Alan
• West, James
• Hence, Justin Andrew

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042816-120239

Advisor

• Radhakrishnan, Pradeep

Year

• 2016

Sponsor

• EMD Millipore

Date created

• 2016-04-28

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright