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Proven Methods for Building an Enduring Capability for Faster, Better Product Development
Expert has been influential in helping management improve "time to market" since 1984. He has guided manufacturers in many industries to develop integrated product development (IPD) systems, also known as concurrent development. Through analysis of a specific product development organization,…
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,…
Mechanical Engineering Design and Prototype Development
Expert received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), with an emphasis in composite manufacture and analysis. His Ph.D. dissertation dealt with manufacturing analysis for axisymmetric composite structures. Part of the research included building a…
Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Composite Materials, Design, and Marketing
Expert has conducted engineering and marketing studies with composite materials for more than 30 years. His clients include large chemical companies, material suppliers, weavers, equipment manufacturers, and composite fabricators. Expert's engineering projects have included the product and technological introduction of…
Membranes, Filters, Separations, Validation, Extractables, Leachables
Expert was responsible for building a new manufacturing facility for hollow-fiber thin film composite membranes for industrial gas and liquid. He helped design the equipment, created the plant layout, hired staff, and led the trouble-shooting phase. He led the engineering…
Plastics: Extrusion & Flexible Packaging
Expert has applied his background in chemical engineering to film extrusion with raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers and film fabricators. His background is useful for benchmarking, product development, troubleshooting and training in most polymer film processes. He has purchased, installed…
EU Environmental Policy and Law: Environmental Impact Assessment; Water and Waste Management
Expert has achieved skills in providing enterprises with decisional support to manage waste concerns and to integrate them into operational activities. His claim is to follow up the European waste policy and to point out the potential needs for action…
Product Safety and Liability
Expert has been a consultant in over 500 product liability lawsuits. He has often been called on to use his skills as a mechanical engineer. The range of subjects include the numerous mechanical and electrical systems in automobiles and trucks,…
Chemical Competitor Process/Formulation & Improvement and Tech/Invest Analysis
Experienced in chemical process improvement, Expert has reduced the fouling of manufacturing equipment using variables like pH, temperature, inhibitors for chemical process troubleshooting and process optimization.This helped in reducing production down time and saving money. He has improved analytical instruments,…
Metallurgical Engineering
Expert has 30 years of experience in providing effective, unbiased forensic and materials engineering and failure analysis. His knowledge enables him to evaluate the data obtained by the latest materials diagnostic evaluation methods. Expert has a comprehensive understanding of failure…