Case Study: Zimmer Biomet improves compliance and manufacturing quality with Hexagon PULSE and HxGN SMART Quality

Solving compliance and international manufacturing challenges

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical device manufacturer, faced challenges in maintaining stringent regulatory compliance and lean manufacturing across its international facilities. Their previous system for monitoring environmental conditions around coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) was inefficient and risked data loss. They partnered with vendor Hexagon to find a solution to ensure data integrity and meet FDA requirements.

Hexagon implemented its PULSE monitoring system on Zimmer Biomet's CMMs. This system uses sensors to track temperature, humidity, and vibration, providing real-time alerts and crash notifications. The solution enabled proactive quality control, preventing the manufacturing of bad parts and streamlining containment processes. This resulted in significant reductions in downtime and work-in-progress inventory, making their operations much leaner and more compliant. Hexagon's technology provided a strong return on investment by averting costly errors and plant shutdowns.

Zimmer Biomet

Jeff Livingston

Senior Quality Engineer