BS PROCESS MASTERY SOLUTIONS

Based in New Zealand. Working with clients globally.

Six Sigma, Process Optimisation and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt driven engineering expertise across advanced manufacturing, process optimisation and technology development.

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The DMAIC cycle over an automated production line

Is this you?

Your processes are inconsistent, and you don't know why.

Six Sigma root-cause analysis that finds where inefficiency actually lives.

Building new processes? Get them right the first time.

Lean-driven process design that works from day one, without re-engineering later.

New technology or equipment needs to run efficiently from day one.

Process trials and industrialisation support that de-risk new capability before rollout.

If any of this sounds familiar, we're the right team to talk to.

How We Work: Structured Problem-Solving, Built for Continuous Improvement

Every project runs through DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control, our structured method for solving the problems that matter. Once under control, the cycle repeats. That's continuous improvement in practice, not just a slogan.

  1. Step 1

    Define

    Clarify the problem, the process boundaries and what success looks like.

  2. Step 2

    Measure

    Collect real process data to establish a factual baseline, not assumptions.

  3. Step 3

    Analyse

    Identify the root cause through statistical and process analysis, not guesswork.

  4. Step 4

    Improve

    Design and implement the fix, validated through trials before full rollout.

  5. Step 5

    Control

    Lock in the gain with monitoring and process controls, so it doesn't drift back.

DMAIC isn't a one-time fix. Once a process is under control, the cycle starts again. Continuous improvement, built in.

Experience at a Glance

Delivering engineering solutions from concept to industrial implementation.

14+

Years of Experience

70+

Engineering Projects

6σ

Lean Six Sigma Experts

20M+

NZ$ Capital Managed

Engineering Case Studies

A selection of engineering projects delivering measurable value in manufacturing and product industrialisation.

CASE STUDY · AUTOMOTIVE

Machining of Automotive Composite Materials

Implementation of a new orbital milling process for high-quality bore holes in carbon and glass fibre reinforced automotive structural components, developed through Six Sigma process optimization.

  • Process Optimization
  • Six Sigma Trials
  • New Process Implementation
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CASE STUDY · ADVANCED MATERIALS

Implementation of High-Performance Ceramic Tools

Development and testing of a full-ceramic silicon nitride end mill for high-speed machining of carbon and glass fibre reinforced plastics, a viable, resource-efficient alternative to cemented carbide.

  • Silicon Nitride
  • 78% Lighter than WC+Co
  • 8-Flute Full-Ceramic Tool
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CASE STUDY · AEROSPACE & AUTOMOTIVE

Machining Technology for High Performance Titanium Matrix Composites

A Six Sigma driven turning investigation into a particle reinforced titanium matrix composite, identifying the cutting tool and process parameters governing material removal rate and surface quality.

  • TiAl6V4 + 10% TiC
  • Six Sigma Optimized
  • Aerospace Application
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Reducing Rod Deflection Scrap Through Six Sigma

A Lean Six Sigma project that traced excessive cemented carbide rod deflection to sintering plate geometry and cut scrap costs by more than NZ$555,000 per year.

  • Sigma 1.9 → 3.3
  • Scrap Rate 33.8% → 3.6%
  • NZ$555,280 Savings / Year
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Cemented Carbide Recycling

Development and industrial implementation of a complete thermal zinc reclaim recycling line for closed-loop cemented carbide manufacturing.

  • Closed Material Loop
  • WC & Co Recovery
  • Industrial Recycling Line
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Production Line Development

Complete engineering and industrial implementation of a fully automated extrusion line for high-precision cemented carbide rods.

  • NZ$1.6M CAPEX
  • 800k Rods / Year
  • 60 h Autonomous Operation
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

New Product Introduction

Simulation-driven development and industrialisation of a new cemented carbide product family with 48 precision geometries.

  • 48 Product Variants
  • -67% Development Time
  • +22% Production Yield
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Installation of a Kneading Machine

Technical specification and supplier coordination for a new double-Z kneading machine, developed in cooperation with Hermann Linden Maschinenfabrik.

  • 450 kg Batch Capacity
  • Cm ≥ 2.0 Machine Capability
  • Vacuum-Assisted Mixing
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Micro-Extrusion System for Complex Geometries

Selection and pre-series validation of a new micro-vacuum extrusion system for complex, small-diameter cemented carbide geometries, developed in cooperation with ECT-Kema GmbH.

  • 5x Faster Extrusion
  • Automated Thermal Control
  • Anti-Twist Technology
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Handling System for Cemented Carbide Rods

Technical specification and industrialisation of a modular handling system for cemented carbide extrusion rods, developed in cooperation with Haginger Maschinenbau.

  • Cooperation with Haginger
  • Ø3-13mm Rod Range
  • Deformation-Free Flying Cut
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CASE STUDY · POWDER METALLURGY

Tool Design for High Productivity, Defect Free Direct Pressed Rods with Chamfer

A tool design and root cause investigation programme that eliminated cracking at the direct pressed chamfer in cemented carbide dry pressing while raising press productivity.

  • Crack Rate 33.4% → 0.0%
  • +40% Productivity per Stroke
  • Yield ≥ 99.7%
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Expertise

Engineering expertise developed through more than 14 years in manufacturing and product development.

Lean & Six Sigma

Lean & Six Sigma

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Capability
  • Operational Excellence
Technology Development

Technology Development

  • Product & Process Development
  • Automation & Digitalisation
  • Experienced Cooperation Network
Powder Metallurgy

Powder Metallurgy

  • Complete Process Chains
  • Extrusion & Powder Pressing
  • Zinc Reclaim
Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

  • Precision Machining
  • Automated Production Lines
  • Advanced Materials Processing

About

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Dr.-Ing. Bartek Stawiszynski

PhD Mechanical Engineering 14+ Years Industry Experience Six Sigma Black Belt

Founder and Principal Engineering Consultant at BS PM Solutions, combining a PhD in mechanical and production engineering with more than 14 years of hands-on experience in cemented carbide manufacturing, tool development and engineering leadership.

Dr.-Ing. Bartek Stawiszynski

Education

PhD,
Technical University Berlin

Experience

14+ Years R&D,
Production & Leadership

Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Focus

Process Optimisation and Manufacturing Engineering

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Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're looking for support in Six Sigma process optimisation, quality management, advanced manufacturing or technology development — including specialist expertise in powder metallurgy — let's discuss how engineering can improve your manufacturing performance.

Engineering Consulting

Based in New Zealand