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Lean Manufacturing, Constraint Analysis/Resolution, New Product Planning, Manufacturing Engineering
Expert Kopstein (formerly Even) works with management and plant teams in the evaluation and implementation of advanced technology integration, efficiency improvement, waste reduction and productivity. Compliance and implementation of quality systems including aspects of ISO 9000, strategic planning, cost containment,…
Software Engineering, Testing, Integration, SQA, Real Time Systems, etc.
Expert is the principal author of DOD-STD-2167, Defense System Software Development, and served on the executive committees for many other software management standards (DOD-STD-2167A; DOD-STD-2168; MIL-STD-498; EIA/IEEE J-STD-016; IEEE/EIA 12207.0, 12207.1, 12207.2; ISO/IEC 15288, and others.) He has consulted with…
Fastening to Aluminum, Plastic, and Other Soft Material, Taptite® Applications, Torque, Boss, etc.
Expert has extensive experience with a variety of threaded fasteners. He has worked with design engineers to develop the proper selection of fasteners, to determine assembly strategies, and to diagnose assembly problems for a whole range of products. He has…
Alpha Olefins, Primary Alcohols, Lubricant Additives
Having 10 years of experience with alpha olefins, Expert has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the product, including technology, process, manufacturing, economics, applications, and markets. Expert was intimately involved in process improvement, troubleshooting, operations, new process development, cost…
Imaging Systems, New Products
Expert has applied his experience in research and development and new business development to technology planning and management in many fields, especially those related to the electronics, medical imaging, and printing industries. Using a broad range of strategic planning tools,…
Acoustics, Vibration and Sound Quality; Lighting, Daylighting and Vision; Audio and Visual Technology; and Perceptual Research
Expert's thought leadership encompasses the following areas within architecture: Acoustics, Audio and Visual, Daylighting, Lighting, Thermal Comfort, Indoor Air Quality and Occupancy Research. His expertise in Product Development includes Acoustics, Audio and Visual, Lighting and Vision, Thermal Comfort, Consumer Research,…
Mechanical Noise/Vibration
Expert has expertise in many aspects of automotive noise control and issues related to sound quality. His research has been on technology's cutting edge in transmission noise, brake squeal, and electro-mechanical actuator noise. He has also consulted on engine noise,…
Surface Mount Technology
Expert has been involved with surface-mount assembly for the past 18 years. He has extensive knowledge of solder paste printing, component placement, reflow and wave soldering, cleaning, inspection, and repair. He is familiar with materials, component packages, and the related…
Plastic Molding Processes
Expert has extensive experience with plastic molding processes and with injection molding in particular. He is often called upon to help clients with issues such as injection molding machine selection, injection mold lubrication, and in-mold labeling. He has been responsible…
Springs, Wire Products
Expert is familiar with many methods of cost reduction in mechanisms. As an expert in the area of mechanical devices, he spends a large amount of his time analyzing different loading points, alternate types of springs, and minor changes to…