Life Cycle Engineering Success Stories
How a Cheese Manufacturer is Meeting Growing Customer Demand
A cheese manufacturer has engaged with Life Cycle Engineering to apply a time-tested Reliability Excellence® (Rx) approach to meet its objectives.
Solving Motor Issues Reduces Production Downtime for a Major Steel Company
An integrated steel producer with major production operations in the United States and Central Europe was encountering various motor issues as well as critical equipment availability of required repair parts.
A Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Applies RBAM to Improve a Filling Line’s Reliability
A diversified, global healthcare leader produces vaccines and other injectables in one of its U.S. locations. A focus on equipment availability and uptime was a priority due to market demands and patient needs. The manufacturing facility reached out to LCE for help with improving utilization of maintenance time and resources in their aseptic filling area.
LCE Engineers Support U.S. Navy Modernization Efforts with Design and Cost-Analysis of Fuel Delivery System for LPD Class Ships
Code 421 of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division is responsible for engineering management of the design criteria and lifecycle sustainment of both new-construction and in-service U.S. Navy ships. This includes proposing and managing modernization initiatives that will increase efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and ultimately operational availability, while also making every effort to reduce total ownership cost (TOC).
Hot Strip Mill Regaining Former Status
In 2017 a major steel company decided to focus on a significant reliability improvement initiative at several of their steelmaking operations. Improvement in reliability was needed in many of the operations. But none were more important than their hot strip mill, which needed to produce the lion’s share of the company’s products.
Ensuring Functional Air-Conditioning Units Helps to Keep Destroyer at Sea
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) is a NAVSEA Echelon IV command responsible for providing technical assistance, equipment assessment, and industrial maintenance oversight for Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and Combat Systems equipment on U.S. Navy surface ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines in the port of Hampton Roads, Virginia.
An Operational Readiness Audit Helps Supermarket Chain Expand Production on Schedule
An American, privately-held supermarket chain needed to expand their snack food production and modernize their manufacturing facilities. With $26 billion in annual sales and more than 116,000 partners (employees), the company is recognized for its commitment to its customers, the communities it serves, philanthropy, diversity and sustainability. The supermarket chain operates several manufacturing facilities in the United States, and produces many of its own-brand products.
By Correctly Diagnosing a Diesel Generator Problem, LCE Helps the Navy Create a Fleet-wide Fix
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) provides the Navy's primary technical expertise and facilities for both naval machinery research and development and naval machinery lifecycle engineering.
For a University Hospital, Developing an Asset Management Program Requires Creating a Reliability Program
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is a leading academic medical center in Philadelphia dedicated to excellence in patient care and safety. The hospitals are part of the Jefferson Health network that includes 14 hospital locations, seven urgent care centers, one NCI-designated cancer center, 22 rehab specialty services, 19 outpatient centers and 25 testing and imaging centers.
A Steel Mill Mitigates Impact of Shutdowns with an Operational Risk Assessment and Risk Register
A steel production facility dating back to the early 20th century had not undergone major modernization since the late 1980s. Reliability and quality across the operation was suffering. A hot mill upgrade project was designed to change out major equipment, control systems, and services while maintaining scheduled production. Five outages, over 26 months, were planned to execute the activities that require a total hot mill shutdown.
