2022 Exceptional Quality Award for Honeywell Guidance Systems Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry was recently presented with the 2022 Exceptional Quality Award during the recent (May) Supplier Conference. The award was for Hutchinson’s 2022 performance in support of the Honeywell Aerospace Group where Hutchinson delivered over...
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Problem A competitor’s isolators were insufficiently reducing vibration in a medical device manufacturer’s portable oxygen concentrator pump. Solution Our engineers analyzed the pump system and recommended one of our commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) ball mount series vibration isolators to improve performance. Results The COTS...
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Problem Our quality department needed an effective way to keep the rest of the company informed about the important work it does to ensure customer satisfaction. Solution Create a triannual newsletter that highlights recent developments within the quality department and reinforces our company-wide focus on product...
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International Women's Day Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry's Quality Director Srilata Thirunagari, was nominated to represent our company’s United States operation for International Women’s Day 2023. In her video, Srilata talks about her daily motivation and what makes her proud to be a Hutchinson employee.
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Problem A competitor’s part did not sufficiently damp vibration in a leading vehicle manufacturer’s electric school bus, causing the power steering pump to fail during durability testing. Solution Leveraging our extensive knowledge of shock and vibration solutions as well as our vast selection of...
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Luis Iriart's Career Growth at Hutchinson Emigrating from Uruguay in early 2001, Luis Iriart arrived in the United States with a “pretty basic” grasp of English and dreams of a new life. Though shaken just months later by the events of September 11, he knew...
Problem Our Hopkinton location did not have a dedicated break room for employees. Solution An interdepartmental team of employees was tasked with designing and coordinating the construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art break space. Results Employees now enjoy an enclosed, designated break room featuring amenities such...
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Problem An applied research laboratory at a major university required a custom silicone ring mount system and urethane coupling that could withstand long-term, high-torque and high-RPM propulsion activity. Solution Using our design tools, testing lab and extensive database of silicone properties, we established the optimal...
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Building an Inclusive Environment, One Job at a Time In late 2021, Hutchinson's Ithaca, Michigan, plant formed a partnership with an organization called Mid-Michigan Industries (MMI) to implement an inclusive training program within the facility. Through the initiative, individuals with varying abilities can train and...
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Problem: A customer came to Hutchinson seeking a shock protection solution for their client’s shipboard “friend or foe” detection electronics box. The client wanted to use a Cablemount solution, but modeling showed that its output was too close to limits with little to no safety...
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