HOME COMPANY EXPERTISE CASE STUDIES NEWS CONTACT SUPPLIER INFO BIOLOGICAL AGENT WARNING SENSOR BIOLOGICAL AGENT WARNING SENSOR CUSTOMER: General Dynamics ATP PROJECT: Consulting and Incorporating Process Improvements Challenge: General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (ATP) was investing significant time and organizational resources in performing 100% inspection of the flatness of an optical plate, a part used in their Biological Agent Warning Sensor (BAWS). Other suppliers had been unable to provide a sufficient level of quality and consistency to make these checks unnecessary. Breakthrough: WSI recommended a higher quality raw material that required less finishing work and produced incredibly consistent results. Furthermore, we guaranteed the elimination of the problem and proved it by submitting statistical evidence with the first shipment. The costs of this new material were more than offset by the elimination of rejected parts and increased production efficiency. Results: Due to the process change the 100% flatness inspection requirement was eliminated at both WSI and General Dynamics. This produced a substantial savings in both costs and man-hours. Since WSI began this project in 2006, we have maintained a 100% acceptance rate for these parts. READY TO GET STARTED? Tell us about your project. We'll contact you in 24 hours or less to discuss it. REQUEST A QUOTE SUBSCRIBE Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. SIGN UP We respect your privacy. 213 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN 55362 | Phone (763) 295-9202 | FAX (763) 295-9212