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Issue 101,
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Hot Topics |
Variability Analysis in DOE++ and its Application
DOE++
offers the option of variability analysis for two level
factorial designs and Response Surface Method designs. Variability analysis can be used to study
the natural variation in the response for a particular
combination of the levels of the investigated factors. This
article illustrates variability analysis in DOE++
using a two level full factorial experiment as an example. Note
that to conduct a variability analysis, it is important to have
a replicated experiment (or multiple readings taken at all
factor level combinations in a random order [1]).
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue101/hottopics101.htm
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Reliability Basics |
Individual and Joint Parameter Bounds in Weibull++
Weibull++
can provide both individual and joint parameter bounds for a given data
set. This article briefly explains the difference between these
bounds with respect to their calculation and application. The
article also provides step-by-step guidance on how to obtain
these bounds using Weibull++. To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue101/relbasics101.htm
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Tool Tips |
- How can I use the Monte Carlo Simulation
utility in Weibull++ for risk analysis, probabilistic design and
quality control?
- How do I configure my software to display the
interface in another language?
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue101/tooltips101.htm
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Latest Software Updates |
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New service releases are now available for
Weibull++ (SR
7.5.8), ALTA (SR
7.5.8) and DOE++
(SR 1.0.5).
To determine the compile revision of the application on
your computer, select About from the Help
menu.
More Software Downloads...
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Hot News |
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Congratulations to
ARS Award Recipients - In
recognition of significant contributions they
have made to the field of reliability
engineering and to the 2009 Applied Reliability
Symposium in San Diego, we had the distinct
honor and pleasure of awarding both individuals
and companies as follows:
2009
Reliability Leadership Awards -
Presented to two companies in recognition of
their outstanding efforts in the area of Design
for Reliability (DFR):
- Glenn
Baker accepted on behalf of John Deere
- Julio Pulido accepted on behalf of Ingersoll
Rand
Both companies understood the need for
knowledgeable engineers to drive the DFR process
and implemented corporate-wide training programs
to accomplish this goal.
2009
ARS Excellent Presentation Awards -
Based upon votes cast by those attending ARS,
the following presentations were selected as the
top three:
- Gold ($1,000):
William H. Farr, Naval Surface Warfare Center,
"Software Reliability Assessment: Achievements
and Challenges"
- Silver
($750): David C. Trindade, Sun Microsystems,
"How Statistical Modeling of Field Reliability
Failures Guided Efforts on Problem Resolution"
- Bronze ($500): Mike Silverman, Ops A La
Carte, "Developing a Better Reliability Test
Program"
Details and some pictures related to
the awards presented this year are available
online at
http://www.ARSymposium.org/2009/ars2009_awards.htm. |
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CRP Achievement Recognition - During the
Applied Reliability Symposium (ARS) in
San Diego, we had the distinct pleasure of
honoring two individuals for their outstanding
achievement in completing the certification
requirements for the Certified Reliability
Professional (CRP) program:
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Name |
Country |
CRP Number |
Issue Date |
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Mark D. Turner |
North America |
15094 |
12/01/2008 |
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Lynnwood E Yates |
North America |
15059 |
09/29/2008 |
The Certified Reliability
Professional (CRP) program distinguishes
professionals who have gained and successfully
demonstrated expertise in the
field of reliability engineering. For more
information about this program and certification
requirements, please visit
http://www.ReliabilityProfessional.org. |
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ARS, North America 2009 Proceedings
- If you
were unable to attend ARS this year, you may be
pleased to learn that the proceedings are
available for purchase online at
http://www.ARSymposium.org/archive.htm for
only $145 plus any applicable shipping charges.
Physical shipments include four spiral bound
books and one CD-ROM. |
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New Venue For RCM Training -
ReliaSoft has partnered
with Andromeda Systems Inc. to offer our RCM
training course, RS 480 RCM Principles and
Applications, at their training facility in
Orange Park, Florida near Jacksonville (http://seminars.reliasoft.com/venues/andromeda_training.htm)
on September 29 - 30, 2009. This is a great
opportunity for you to learn more about
fundamental Reliability Centered Maintenance
(RCM) techniques and procedures while gaining
practical hands-on experience with our RCM++
software. Register now at
https://store.ReliaSoft.com/store/product.php?productid=21&cat=16&page=1
or view the course outline at
http://www.ReliaSoft.com/seminars/gencourses/rs480.htm. |
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Upcoming
Public Training Event Calendar |
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July 2009 |
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July 27 - 28, 2009:
RS 401(C) Reliability and Life
Data Analysis (Condensed)
in
Pune, India |
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July 27 - 31, 2009:
RS 540 Reliability and
Maintainability Analysis for
Repairable Systems
in
Perth, Australia |
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July 29, 2009:
RS 402 Introduction to
Accelerated Life Testing
Analysis
in
Pune, India |
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August 2009 |
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August 6 - 7, 2009:
RS 480 RCM Principles and
Applications
in
Jakarta, Indonesia |
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August 24 - 25, 2009:
RS 480 RCM Principles and
Applications
in
Chennai, India |
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August 24 - 28, 2009:
MSMT Foundations
in
San Diego, California |
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September 2009 |
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September 2 - 4, 2009:
RS 560 Fundamentals of Design
for Reliability
in
San Diego, California |
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September 21 - 25, 2009:
MSMT Foundations
in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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September 21 - 23, 2009:
RS 522 Advanced System
Reliability / Maintainability
Analysis
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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September 24 - 25, 2009:
RS 470 Failure Modes, Effects
and Criticality Analysis
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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September 28 - 30, 2009:
RS 560 Fundamentals of Design
for Reliability
in
United Kingdom |
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September 29 - 30, 2009:
RS 480 RCM Principles and
Applications
in
Jacksonville, Florida |
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