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Ergonomics Task Force

Welcome to the official Web page of the Ergonomics Task Force.

Mission

To advance research and technology in the science of ergonomics with a purpose of:

Preventing injury while improving work efficiency and product quality through use of digital human models, facilities, tooling and ergonomic research and
Integrating developed technologies within OEM automotive manufacturing processes and commercial software toolsets.

Task Force Members:

Ford:
Allison Stephens
Marty Smets
Patty Racco
Julie Brazer

General Motors:
Gwen Malone
Bob Fox
Ryan Porto

FCA US:
Lynn Eaton
Brad Roettger

Sandalwood Engineering and Ergonomics:
Jennifer Marshall

Publications

Material handling

APC McMaster Project summary

Digital Human Modeling Advancement Project

Power Tool summary

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R & D News Highlights

Press Release: TWO NEW USCAR MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PUBLISHED BY SAE

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 23, 2015 – Two new specifications for material handling, developed by the USCAR Ergonomics Task Force (ETF), have recently been published by SAE International.

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Manufacturing

Body Structures/Stamping Task Force

Digital/Virtual Tools/Simulation Task Force

Ergonomics Task Force

Fasteners Committee

Manufacturing Working Group

Plant Floor Controllers Task Force