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.

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.