What Is MTTF

by AlperSarbak | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog

MTTF concept is the abbreviation for mean time to failure. It means the mean expected time for a system to fail in a way it cannot be repaired.

It is possible to determine the reliability of technologies or the quality of the parts in the system with M.T.T.F. measurements. Therefore, MTTF values are highly important for users.

It is possible to determine the lifespans of products and their warranty period with MTTF measurements. In this way, companies can provide clear information to consumers about their products and determine the scope of their warranties. Thus, users can have realistic expectations when purchasing products.

MTTF Formula

MTTF Formula is a sequence of operations, which provides information about how long the products will remain in operation and maintain their functionality. As a result of the implementation of this formula, it is possible to predict when the products will fail in a way it cannot be repaired.

An adequate number of devices should be produced and put into use to make calculations by using the MTTF formula. It is because the MTTF formula requires dividing the total operation time of the products by the number of devices produced.

Mean Time To Failure

How to Calculate MTTF?

Firstly, businesses need to record data to perform MTTF calculations. Providing the right data in the formula is important to achieve the most realistic and accurate results.

First, the total operation time of the products produced should be determined to perform the MTTF calculation. Later, it is necessary to get the number of produced products. After obtaining this data, it is enough to divide the total operation time by the total production number. In this way, you will get MTTF value.

MTTF Improvement Stages

MTTF improvement stages are based on keeping data records and identifying the causes of failures. Keeping data records allows us to get the most realistic results as a result of the calculation.

Identifying causes that lead to irreparable failures is important in terms of part replacement, testing alternative operating systems, or applying different changes. In this way, it is possible to improve the operation time of the products.

What Is the Difference Between MTTF and MTBF?

MTTF concept allows the calculation of the expected time for products to fail in a way that cannot be repaired. On the other hand, MTBF covers repairable failures. Also, it is a measurement used to determine the time elapsed between two failures. Therefore, the difference between MTTF and MTBF is the fact that they are completely different metric system concepts.

What is a Digital Product Passport?

by AlperSarbak | Aug 5, 2023 | Blog

The European Commission is moving towards a ‘Digital Product Passport System‘ containing information on product components to increase the likelihood of products being reused and recycled on the European market. As part of the Sustainable Products Initiative, which aims to make products in the EU market greener, more circular and more energy efficient, a digital product passport will be issued to all products produced under the regulatory regime. Sustainable products initiative in the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. The aim is to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and ensure that products on the EU market are sustainable, durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable, and energy efficient.

Global consumption of materials such as biomass, fossil fuels, metals, and minerals is also expected to double over the next 40 years, with annual waste generation increasing by 70% by 2050. To avoid this negative image, Europe has no choice but to switch to sustainable and durable products and reduce resource consumption. Using a digital product passport system provides the most accurate information about the nature of each product, allowing users in the supply chain to reuse the product or dispose of the product correctly at a waste disposal facility.

Industries and products covered by the Digital Product Passport. High-impact intermediates such as household appliances, batteries, ICT, fashion, furniture, steel, cement, and chemicals. Integrated across industries and products, the Digital Product Passport promotes sustainable products, creates new business opportunities for economic players, helps consumers make sustainable choices, and empowers stakeholders to: ensure compliance with standards. But you should check your legal obligations.

Digital product passport; It provides standardized information to preserve the value of products and materials that often end up in waste, as you never know how they are made, what materials are used, and how they are repaired or recycled. Setting standards that make circular, durable, reusable, and recyclable products the norm in the market will play a key role in combating greening, helping circular products become more common in the market and allowing you to allocate a lot of space.

Therefore, this practice demonstrates an important tool to help achieve Responsible Production and Consumption, the 12th Sustainable Development Goal. Under the European Green Deal, our priority areas need to accelerate R&D research and transformation to continue exporting to the EU market.

Why is It Important?

The fashion and apparel industry will be the center of DPP promotion. The ‘fast fashion concept’ has reduced the six-month season cycle to 15 days, and the environmental impact of this unsustainable trend has been devastating. The EU’s sustainable and circular textile strategy will make fashion brands the first to adopt DPP.

Fashion brands will change their approaches to issues such as raw material selection, production, packaging, supply chain management, and adaptation of technology infrastructure to systems. Before the DPP initiative, the European Union was at the forefront of sustainability efforts, but regulations primarily affected EU member states.

The DPP initiative will affect all world brands that want to export to the European market, as well as sub-suppliers and raw material producers producing for these brands. All industries that are part of global supply chains (such as the mining and cotton industry) need to change their operations.

All brands wishing to launch their products on the EU market must assign a unique digital ID to their products and accordingly take the necessary technical measures for transparent data transmission. Within the European Union, the success of the D.P.P. initiative will also determine the fate of the transition to the Global Product Passport.

digital product passport european commission

How will it work?

Technically, QR code tags, RFID chips, or a combination of both are used for product labeling and packaging. Digital records are embedded within these tags. Digital data remains accessible until the end of the product’s lifecycle. The records are shared with the centers determined by the EU authorities, making the data flow transparent and continuous. When scanned with a QR code or RFID chip, mobile and industrial devices, end users or administrative personnel are directed to an online page where a complete and up-to-date product passport is displayed for a particular product.

He said the digital recording would be embedded in the chip. How is this data collected, how is it interpreted and how is it transmitted? I need to create a passport system. For the D.P.P. concept to work, companies need to set up a central data repository to report all data about their products to the EU and combine it with additional traceability data. A DPP application requires a technical solution to capture all the data about the products produced and distributed.

By assigning a unique digital identity (UID) to each physical component and material, all product-related issues are captured and associated with the UID throughout the supply chain and lifecycle. This is the unique ID. RFID tags are integrated into web URLs as QR codes or a combination of both. The data on the link is used to view and access the product’s DPP. DPP survives production and is updated throughout the product lifecycle. DPP combines supply chain component and material traceability data with production data, and each product is labeled with an alphanumeric identifier. This identifier is unique per manufactured product or product line.

In total; The Digital EU Product Passport came into effect and has affected all manufacturers worldwide. Many organizations are starting to see this need as an opportunity and are preparing for the benefits it will bring. Since this is a technical issue that affects both brands, sub-suppliers, and raw material producers, harmonization efforts must start today.

What Roles Will You Assume?

Currently, nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of biodiversity loss and water scarcity are related to the extraction and processing of resources. However, global consumption of materials such as biomass, fossil fuels, metals, and minerals is expected to double over the next 40 years and annual waste generation is expected to increase by 70% by 2050. One of the main priorities of the European Union (EU), which aims to achieve net zero emissions and zero pollution by 2050, is the transition to sustainable, long-lasting products and resource consumption to combat overconsumption and waste. The upcoming “Sustainable Products Initiative” is expected to give a significant impetus to these issues. This means that we will see the effect of the roles he has assumed.

The Sustainable Products initiative in the EU Circular Economy Action Plan reduces the use of harmful chemicals and makes products on the EU market sustainable, durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable, and energy efficient. Considered the cornerstone of all sustainability regulations, the Sustainable Products Initiative says it sets requirements for product design, from minimum quality levels to minimum recycled content. These requirements are expected to have a direct impact on all processes involved in the manufacture of a product, from material use to design, use, and end of life.

In line with this goal, the initiative, which plans to create a digital product passport that collects data on the product value chain, aims to accelerate the information flow in the market by integrating this system into all products in the market. From producers to consumers, from governments to various stakeholders.

The aim is to identify and present the most important information about the characteristics of each product so that users in the supply chain can reuse the product or dispose of it correctly in a waste disposal facility.

Tracking of Single Product in Production

by AlperSarbak | Jul 22, 2023 | Blog

What is Single Product Tracking System?

Before moving on to the main topic, let’s take a look at what the Product Tracking System (PTS) is.

PTS (Product Tracking System) is a system developed by TÜBİTAK to track and trace each product in the production line of all medical and cosmetic equipment, materials and products produced within the borders of Turkey or imported from abroad, from the factory to the end user. This system makes it easier to detect counterfeit products.

We should not pass without looking at the history of PTS. Single product tracking system was opened in 2016 for cosmetic product company registration, user process and product notification processes. Profiles and device/material inspection processes of all medical device companies were implemented with the system, which was opened for use by medical device companies in 2017. In 2019, the unique follow-up of blood glucose meters and insulin needles began. In 2020, singular tracking of all Type I, Type II and Type III products started throughout Turkey.

PTS portal can be easily accessed at https://utsuygulama.saglik.gov.tr/UTS/vatandas. Developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, PTS can also be used by downloading the application (Android and IOS) from a mobile phone.

What is PTS used for?

• While keeping a medical device registration in Turkey
• While providing the infrastructure for the follow-up of the products in question
• While ensuring the protection of public health and patient safety
• While ensuring the effectiveness of the control
• Acting quickly against medical device issues
• While preventing the use of untrusted products in Turkey

What documents do you need to register for PTS?

PTS registration of every company that sells medical devices is clearly regulated in the relevant legislation. For PTS companies, the registration process must be done through MESİS or VEDOP. If your company has MERSIS and VEDOP numbers, you can do all your transactions through the MERSIS system. After the company is approved by the system, the necessary documents for medical device documentation registration must be uploaded to the system. These documents are:

• CE Apostille Certificate
• Announcement of eligibility
• User guide
• Authorized distributor certificate if you are not a manufacturer
• Certification of your quality management system
• If it is a domestic product, the document is for the national product.
• Product label (current)
• Packing sample

Registration to the Product Tracking System is made by uploading the above documents to the system. You will also be asked for other information that needs to be entered into the system. These:

• Name of the product
• Product brands
• Product line
• Barcode
• Origin information
• Posts
• How many pens does it contain?
• Production or import information
• Relevant class information
• Category code
• Reference Code
• Ticket
• Code GMDN
• Product images
• Additional Notes

Certification and application process for Single Product Tracking in Production

Application and Certificate

Export certificate (free sales certificate) is also issued with PTS. Medical Device Regulation No. 93/42/EEC, Active Implant Medical Device Regulation No. 90/385/EEC and 98/Free- Marketing Certificate A, No. 79/EC for the trademarks registered to the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency in the production facilities of domestic manufacturers in our country Issued for products covered by the in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulation. A free sale certificate is not issued for products that are not covered by the Medical Device Regulation.

The application is made as follows:

As stated on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, “The request regarding the application is attached to the application of the producer/exporter or its authorized representative; It is made in the provincial/district directorate with an authorized stamped and signed document containing the manufacturer company, approval/registration number, brand, trade name of the product, storage conditions, product description and product ingredient list.

If certification is requested for more than one product produced by the same manufacturer, the exporter fills the attached list in 2 copies and submits it to the Provincial/District Command with the registration request.

PTS Single Tracking

Now, let’s give information about our main subject. As you know; As of 12 June 2017, medical device registration/notification transactions, product movements and other related works and transactions are tracked through the Product Tracking System (PTS). From 1 March 2019, individual monitoring procedures will apply for medical devices.

As of the publication date, it is obligatory to make product movement declarations (invoice/export, usage, etc.) at PTS for products and devices with individual entries, medical devices, and products whose single transition has not started as of October. 31.2019 cannot be used in the provision of health services.

In addition, in order for the individual monitoring workflows to work properly, the health service providers (hospitals, practices, dialysis centers, medical centers, etc.) signed on the PTS must be reported to the Medical Devices Agency and the relevant authorities to the Provincial Health Directorate. In addition, medical equipment sales and distribution companies (medical device sales centers, eye clinics, hearing centers, optional orthopedic-prosthetic centers, prosthetic laboratories), dentistry, pharmacies, pharmacy warehouses, etc.)

It is necessary to check whether the person who does not sell or distribute the device has a criminal record. What is required for a single follow-up? “production notifications” from companies if they are manufacturers; The importer must make an “import notification”. Companies that have completed their production and import notifications can start making “give/receive” notifications for their sales as of March 1st.

The information you need for production and import notification is as follows:

1. Your medical equipment
2. Barcode number
3. Party number
4. Inventory Quantity (How many items are in stock as of March 1)
5. Expiration date
6. Recommended actions for single tracking

Based on the information above, we find it helpful to count the items in your inventory. Also, it is useful to record the sales you made after March 1, so there is no problem with your delivery notification.

When making the delivery announcement, you will need the barcode number of the medical device you are selling and the batch number of the medical device. You can create individual tracking messages (import messages, production notifications, export/receive messages, etc.) for your medical devices manually via single product tracking system or with the included Excel template.

What is the Purpose of Single Tracking?

• For the licensing of medical and cosmetic devices in Turkey,
• To create an infrastructure to monitor these products,
• To protect patient safety and to contribute to the protection of public health,
• To ensure that the audits are carried out correctly and efficiently,
• To ensure that measures are taken against product hazards,

Ensure that dangerous products are quickly removed from the market and stopped. Production, import, distribution and sale of products/devices in the range of medical devices for in vitro use, active implantable medical devices and medical diagnostic devices in the product tracking system; Registration/notification procedures are carried out for companies and organizations.

Benefits of P.T.S. to the company;

As of January 1, 2020, the product tracking system has been made mandatory for all companies selling, producing, importing and exporting medical products by the Ministry of Health. Meg Bilişim ve Yazılım has developed PTS software that can work seamlessly with most accounting and production programs to meet your needs in the field.

In order to facilitate your work, we enable you to inform TS about the documents you have entered, integrated with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) program you are currently using. With the Product Tracking System, you do not need to enter each product information when receiving cargo and notifications. Since it is integrated with your accounting program (ERP), product information is removed from your accounting program, preventing time and data wastage. It is a web-based system. When you import or export unknown messages, you can create public messages instead of creating individual messages.

You can see a report on your export notifications, so you can clearly see which products were donated when, to whom or from whom.

Analysis of Process Parameters in Production

by AlperSarbak | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog

In fiercely competitive markets, the quality of companies’ products and production is a factor in their success. Because companies must create and develop the necessary quality. “Quality means a product or service that fully meets or exceeds our expectations.” Technically, quality is the sum of product and service features that satisfy a clear need.

Accordingly, there are two issues that companies should consider when creating quality; identification of consumer needs, creation of products and services suitable for these needs, and defined demand. Healthy communication should be established with the consumer to determine consumer needs, and possible changes in consumer demand should be reflected on the product quickly to ensure the continuity of this relationship.

For businesses to be successful in competition, they must produce according to consumer characteristics (demand). The concept of the process, which is effective in producing the product and determining the quality of the product, and the reasons for the change in the process are discussed. It shows the application of statistical methods in process control and systematically demonstrates the application steps of statistical process control.

Another qualitative measure used to calculate machinability is tested with the Cpk index, which double-sided technique that checks the proportion of products exceeding the limit corresponding to different Cpk values ​​in the case of characteristic limits. Cpk Estimator calculated Cpk. He showed that in the case of a one-sided specification limitation, a normal distribution table can be used to calculate the percentage of defective products. As can be seen, for companies to offer the desired level of quality, products must be designed according to features that represent consumer expectations. Therefore, the ability of the manufacturing process to produce products to specifications must be constantly tested. This evaluation can be done with process competence indicators.

With process capability indicators it is possible to determine to what extent the process meets specifications for normal and abnormal distributions. Thanks to the periodic calculation of performance indicators, this process can be monitored continuously.

Process Concept

Process refers to the stages required to produce a product or service. In another definition, people, machines/equipment, raw materials, production methods, and production environments come together to form the product. As the definitions suggest, a process consists of several elements. These; Process, materials, environmental conditions, operators, and inspection 3. The concept and determination of process variability We have said that a process consists of several elements.

These factors are a source of variation in the process. The change affects the quality of products and services created in the process. Therefore, process variation must be carefully monitored, analyzed, and therefore controlled. The causes of change in a process are divided into two groups.

Process analysis is extremely important in increasing efficiency, which is the primary purpose of process control. Technically, productivity is defined as the ratio between output and input. Here, outputs are represented as goods or services produced, and inputs as resources used to produce that good or service. For resources to be converted into goods or services, they must go through a production process.

Events that occur during production are analyzed using special artificial intelligence algorithms. Things that do not add value to production will be discarded. The data to be used in production is produced by optimization and modeling. From the moment this data is recorded, automatic learning takes place. These events are automatically executed continuously in the loop, which improves efficiency.

Process in Production

It is widely used to measure the performance of a production process. The quality indicators of the Cp and Cpk processes used were examined. For this purpose, after explaining the theory, an application was made on randomly taken samples from a textile company on certain days and hours.

The lower attribute limit is 29 and the upper attribute limit is 30, determined by the manufacturing process itself. Results are expected to show an average of 29.5. The following results are obtained when samples are tested daily.

• 1. day: Cp=0.416 and Cpk=0.283 *This operation is not sufficient.
• 2. day: Cp=0.354 and Cpk=0.226 *This operation is not sufficient.
• 3. day: Cp=0.450 and Cpk=0.360 *This operation is not sufficient.
• 4. day: Cp=0.642 and Cpk=0.240 *This operation is not sufficient.
• 5. day: Cp=0.670 and Cpk=0.690 *This operation is not sufficient.

Cp and Cpk must equal 1.33 to decide whether the operation is sufficient.

should be larger. Here it is clear that this method does not comply with this standard. For this reason, necessary modifications should be made in the process and it should be ensured that the manufacturing process is within the specification limits. For a manufacturing company to continue to operate in the market, it must calculate the process capability metrics, which are accepted as the performance criteria popular in the sector, and show that its process meets these ratios.

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Team Time Estimation During Risk Analysis

Process risk analysis is applied in organizations at many stages such as R&D, design, evaluation, operations, and decommissioning. The analytical tools used mature the project in terms of risk and operability. Using the right tool ensures that expectations are met without being active. In addition, the estimated time for the risk analysis of the process is close to real-time, which means that the budget and calendar allocated for the analysis are not biased. Of course, the most important factor influencing a process hazard analysis chart is the complexity and scale of the process being evaluated.

However, the effectiveness of the team that will conduct the analysis is also important. Working hours would be close to ideal with a team with technical training to implement and in-depth knowledge of the process being supervised. The contributions of different disciplines to the analysis are of course valuable, but the number of people reaching levels that will cause deviations in the program will negatively affect the dynamics of the entire study. (You can also check the article in this link: https://cormind.com/kaizen)

Here it is possible to schedule additional sessions to technical sessions as an example of good practice. The action plans to be implemented in the analysis sessions, which can be implemented in the meetings with the experts, will be revealed in the form of sub-sessions. The study can be improved by getting answers to certain topics with sub-sessions.

The process of identifying hazards and reducing risk to acceptable levels is one of the two essential elements of integrated process safety. As with all processes, engineering risk management should be a management that does not depend on individuals and systems.

• In this context, organizations should establish a process to identify and assess security lifecycle threats.
• Which tools will be used at which stage of the project,
• How to train personnel with technical knowledge in organizations,
• What is the technical leadership capacity of the specialist,
• What specializations should teams have,
• How to limit the number of people eligible for engineering?

should be able to answer the question.

Process Analysis and Optimization

Although the analysis of data with statistical methods in process analysis is a separate field in itself, the use of some common methods in the field offers significant advantages in process analysis. It provides important contributions in terms of evaluation. Although the linear regression method is the main method used today, the steps of evaluating the data and choosing the appropriate method according to the data situation are skipped at this point.

This training will draw attention to the possible shortcomings of the study participants in this regard and will explain with examples how to determine appropriate data and/or methods, appropriate analysis methods, and methods. When a non-linear regression method is needed, it is emphasized what the results are and how they will be evaluated, and it is ensured that the participants reach the level of knowledge and experience that they can benefit from similar studies.

In addition, what is modeling research, evaluation based on statistical principles, how it is done, appropriate model selection, comparison of models, etc? The program will be enriched with expert faculty members. Here, modeling methods used for different processes in scientific research are discussed.

What are FMEA Processes?

by AlperSarbak | Jul 4, 2023 | Blog

FMEA is used in product development and analysis in various industries and is known as “defect mode and effects analysis“. This has been translated into English as “Failure Mode and Effects Analysis“. FMEA technology is used in various industries, primarily the automotive industry, to control the correct and safe application of products and assemblies. This is one of the most important tests to ensure that the product reaches the end user from the factory without any errors. FMEA is widely used to detect errors in production processes, improve production and assembly processes, provide maximum performance, and bring an innovative perspective to the quality control phase.

FMEA Types

FMEA can be applied in a variety of product- and industry-specific ways, resulting in three different types on the market. There are three types of FMEA:

Integrated (MSR) FMEA In this model, which is more project-specific than product-oriented, FMEA is not only product-oriented but also designed to detect environmental problems and prevent unforeseen problems. It detects potential electronic and programmatic malfunctions in your workspace and works with your system to analyze impact and error.

Design FMEA This type of FMEA is widely used in the automotive industry and is also widely preferred by the P&D departments of the brands. You can detect and analyze the features and functions of the products coming off the line and make fault investigations. It is important to send the product to assembly in the best possible way.

Process F.M.E.A. is especially preferred during the assembly phase, where a product analyzes the assembly stages, identifies fault-tolerant details, and offers suggestions for improving the process. Process FMEA focuses on structural analysis elements and disciplines the entire system by offering suggestions for improving production conditions. In this way, the products leaving the line are delivered as soon as possible and with minimum error.

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Processes

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis aims to digitize your company’s quality control processes by combining industry-leading software with innovative perspectives. It detects the problems that may arise during the manufacturing and assembly stages of your product and offers possible solutions to these problems. Thanks to the risk analysis report, it is possible to improve the situation and verify the design or production process using digital methods.

It establishes digital control mechanisms for your products and optimizes the errors that may occur during the production phase with risk analysis. Thanks to digitally executed error and design processes, production costs are reduced and final product performance is increased.

It plays a role in the development of alternative solutions by identifying the main problems arising from possible errors and defects during the production phase. In addition, to increase customer safety, failure mode, and impact analysis can ensure that products are delivered to consumers with maximum performance and receive positive feedback for future reference.

Let us illustrate the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis process below.

The scope and objectives of the work are determined, and team members gather and learn. The system/process that manages FMEA is tried to be understood. It detects possible faults in system components or phases. The function of each component and stage is defined, and the definition is made for each listed component and level.

Natural conditions are defined in the design to eliminate errors, and team members discuss the following questions:

• Is it possible that there are errors in every part?
• By what mechanism could such an error occur?
• What is the possible impact if an error occurs?
• Are bugs harmful or harmless?
• How are errors detected?

Regarding FMEA, the working group will continue to categorize each identified failure mode by severity. There are several ways to do this. Here are some common methods:

• Modal critical exponent
• Risk level
• Risk priority number

Model significance is a safeguard against the possibility that the considered mode will lead to the failure of the entire system. This applies to device malfunctions where the given formula is defined quantitatively and any malfunction leads to the same result. The level of risk is determined by combining the probability of failure with the results of the failure modes that occur. This is used when different failure modes are different and applicable to a device system or process. The level of risk can be expressed quantitatively, semi-quantitatively, or qualitatively.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis stages,

FMEA Stages

Phase 1 of FMEA research: A detailed examination of the system to be analyzed using workflow charts and mechanical equipment manuals. The description and functional requirements of the system should be included in a list containing the following information:

• A general description of the system’s function and structure,
• Functional relationships between the elements of the system,
• The acceptable functional operating limits of the system and its components and the limits of the system in each typical operating condition.
•  A 100% error-free system is indisputable, but a high level of system reliability can only be achieved through the use of techniques such as backup. Low reliability comes with low cost, but replacement procedures and losses may entail additional costs. More reliability means fewer losses and lower replacement costs. If a fault condition occurs that does not adversely affect the primary system, no further evaluation is required unless the operator is aware of the fault.
• The second phase is to gain a technical understanding of the system’s function and operation and create a block diagram showing the system’s functional flow sequence for further analysis. The block diagram should contain at least the following:
• Part of the system as a main subsystem or device,
• All categorized inputs and outputs and an identification number allowing continuous monitoring of each subsystem,
• All support, optional signaling, and other technical features provide automatic protection against failures.

F.M.E.A. Applications

To fulfill the functions outlined below, the technical implementation of FMEA will be made;

1. A systematic review of failure types ensures that any damage caused by errors in the process or service is avoided.
2. Identify any defects that may affect the process or service or their functionality and the impact of that failure,
3. Identify which of these identified failures has a more serious impact on the operation of the process or service, thereby determining the greatest possible damage and what type of failure could cause it,
4. Before assembly, it determines the possibilities of error in the process and their source (design, operation, etc.),
5. It provides the necessary test programs to be created by determining the failure rate and type that cannot be obtained from other sources,
6. Provides necessary test programs created to experimentally check reliability,
7. To determine the possible effects of changes in a product,
8. Identify how high-risk components can be secured,
9. It defines how to eliminate the bad effects of assembly errors.

F.M.E.A. is used to analyze systems where every component, device, machine, or process part fails. To perform this analysis, it needs detailed information about system factors. For detailed design FMEAs, the element may be at the detailed individual component level; for higher-level system FMEAs, items can be defined at a higher level. Information may include:

• A flow chart or drawing containing the analyzed system, it’s components or process steps,
• understand the function of each step of a system component or process,
• details of the environment and other parameters that may affect the operation,
• understand the consequences of certain failures,
• historical error information, including data and failure rates when applicable.

Smart Factory Systems

by AlperSarbak | Jul 4, 2023 | Blog

The Smart Factory idea, which has evolved as a consequence of the increasing technology for automation, has a role that is quite progressive and sophisticated. The fact that every step of the manufacturing process is under control 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that there is the possibility of forecasting possible breakdowns is the most significant benefit it offers.

Because of the extremely innovative and cutting-edge nature of the function that they perform, “smart factories” have been given the moniker “the fourth industrial revolution.” This new method, which came about as a result of Industry 4.0 and eventually took the form of the concept of the Smart Factory, has as its overarching goal the eradication of all issues that are brought about by humans throughout the entire production process in order to guarantee that production will continue uninterrupted.

What are the advantages of using Smart Factory Systems in a manufacturing facility?

It is possible that the interruption of production operations in businesses as a result of mistakes made by either humans or pieces of equipment was the single most important reason that led to the development of smart factories. Because of this circumstance, the process of developing the idea of a Smart Factory has started. This Smart Factory concept will make it possible for automation systems to advance to the next level in order to solve the present issue.

The logic behind this type of factory, of which there are some examples in our country, is that all of the equipment, hardware, and even the products produced during the production process are in communication with the system that is introduced. This type of factory does have some examples in our country. Inside the confines of the manufacturing facility are a variety of software, sensor, and robotic technologies that are being used in an effort to achieve this communication.

The continuous traceability that smart manufacturing systems provide is another another significant reason for their widespread adoption. There is always the possibility of gaining access to data that is both quick and accurate. The easiest access to this data and a straightforward navigation structure are the top priorities for us here at Cormind.

What are the Contributions of the Smart Factory System to the Production Process?

The fact that the manufacturing process can be monitored and managed at every level is the most important benefit brought about by the implementation of the smart factory system. It refers to the opportunity to anticipate probable faults or failures in operation. This forecast is reliable due to the fact that the machines and all of the people involved in the manufacturing line are in constant contact with one another.

You may also improve the effectiveness of your production by equipping your manufacturing facilities with the most advanced factory automation solutions now available. You will have the chance to see all processes, beginning with the acquisition of the raw material for your product and continuing through its tracking, storage of the manufactured product, and distribution on a system. You may also observe the benefits of this system with experience that cannot be stated in words, particularly in discovering the sources of mistakes that may arise in goods. This is especially true in the case of determining the causes of errors that may occur in products.

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