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S2.E1 ∙ Ergonomic Safety

Mon, Apr 01, 1996

This program will explain the benefits of a successful ergonomic safety program. Interviews with Tom Leamon, Liberty Mutual, and Marvin Dainoff, Director of the Center for Ergonomics at Miami University give the viewer an understanding of the problems with ergonomics in industry. Case studies in this video are at John Deere in Iowa, Lockheed Martin in Texas, and Winpak Portion Packaging in Illinois. In this video you will learn about a 10 point ergonomic approach that integrates known human performance with the workplace and product design.

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S2.E2 ∙ Work Measurement

Thu, Jul 31, 1997

This program explains current practices in work measurement, and will show how manufacturers are using it to measure productivity improvements. You'll see a basic time study conducted at Cooper Instrument Corporation and how MacGreggor Golf uses a work measurement system to develop standards and generate routings. You'll also learn how Cramerton Automotive utilizes work sampling techniques on an inspection and packing line, and how Kohler depends on work measurement to establish and correct standards for both direct and indirect labor. You will also hear from Royal Dossett, an expert on work measurement application and technology, and Donovan Young, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech.

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S2.E4 ∙ Concept Modeling

Thu, Apr 30, 1998

This program presents an in-depth examination of concept modeling machines and their growing impact on new product development. This informative program looks at three different machines and explores how engineers are adapting their approach to projects to reap the most benefit. Concept Modeling provides a detailed examination of how each of the three featured modeling machines operate. After witnessing each system in action, you'll have a solid understanding of the technology and be better prepared for the changes it brings to product development.

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