Statapult Catapult DMAIC Project

Using The Statapult Catapult, DMAIC methodology was applied to improve the distance the ball was launched from 11ft to 12.5 ft. The Define phase identified the main challenges in launching the ball and being able to hit the target distance. In contrast, the Measure phase focused on collecting and analyzing performance data to establish our baseline. The Analyze phase revealed that the causes of inefficiency were not enough tension provided by the two rubber bands on the machine. Therefore, the Improve phase consisted of implementing solutions such as adding an extra rubber band. Finally, the Control phase established monitoring systems to ensure improvements are maintained over time. The project has resulted in an average distance launched of 14.28 feet. It is expected to have a significant impact on Statapult's operations by reaching our goal of above 12.5 feet and making our Statapult the farthest launcher on the market.