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PROBLEM SOLVING
MTR’s problem-solving capabilities are
demonstrated by our flux-gate compass production. A custom avionics
manufacturer was experiencing high fallout and low yields due to severe
quality problems at their previous manufacturer. After bringing
their flux-gate compass detecting units to MTR, we conducted extensive
research regarding the product and the processes used in producing it.
After
research, a solution was devised redesigning the critical
manufacturing processes. These included tooling which MTR is capable of
producing in-house. Our extensive metallurgy experience, cutting-edge
production capability and attention to detail resulted in an immediate
yield improvement. (Approaching 100%.) Our willingness to work on the
problem created a strong trust relationship with our customer. In
addition, by eliminating productivity losses resulting from poor yields
we were able to offer them significant cost-savings.
As a
result of our research development and work effort, MTR was qualified by
the FAA as an aircraft component manufacturer with certified production
and quality documentation far exceeding any ISO requirements or
guidelines.
Another example of our
problem-solving capabilities is demonstrated in the production of the
railroad crossing gate lights. The customer’s existing product required
highly-skilled labor for installation and they were seeking a railroad
crossing gate light that could be easily installed at no premium cost.
Normally achieving this flexibility would have required modification of
the whole unit - a very costly proposition. Instead MTR Technologies
designed and manufactured a superior light easily installed with
unskilled labor.
In each of these examples,
MTR successfully met all customer goals: quality, tooling, production
scheduling and cost. |