Since October 2013 Gavin Robbins (founder of fmea.co.uk) has been a supplier of FMEA related services at Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, in Gaydon Warwickshire. He was based on-site for approximately 3 weeks per month over a period of more than 2 years to support AML's New Model Operations team with implementing a new Failure Mode Avoidance strategy.
This new FMA strategy was employed for the DB11 (VH500), but will also support them with the development of their future VH platforms.
This has included Design FMEA facilitation with Product Development and Process FMEA facilitation with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team, plus trainings.
The photograph above was taken on the 8th January 2015 of the current
team for New Model Operations. Gavin Robbins can be seen touching the passenger
door of the red Vanquish.
Below is a photograph of the 'Aston Motin Lagonda' members, who took part in Movember 2014. Gavin is in the white shirt and standing on the right, next to the driver's door. Note that the Vanquish is even donning a moustache!
Aston Martin Lagonda is an automotive icon with its marque synonymous with luxury, heritage and craftsmanship. Gavin has provided FMEA software (IQ-RM Pro 6.5), plus professional services relating to FMEA Methodology, Basic APIS IQ-Software training and FMEA Facilitation (Process & Design).
The photograph above was taken on the 27th February 2015 and is another photo of the New Model Operations team, which part of the Quality Department within Aston Martin. Gavin can be seen on the left of the black Vanquish wearing a black polo shirt.
During early 2015 Aston Martin Lagonda passed a VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) audit. Positive statements were expressed about the implementation of the APIS IQ-Software and the content of a design FMEA presented to the officials.
fmea.co.uk has handed over the FMEA work to their FMEA facilitators, but is still supporting them with training and consultancy upon request.
