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Issue 135,
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Hot Topics |
Modeling Nonlinear Systems in Reliability Phase Simulation
A major enhancement in BlockSim 8 is the ability to include success and failure paths for phase diagrams, which makes it easy to see what will happen upon
the success or failure for each phase. Previously, there was only one path from each phase in a reliability phase simulation. Thus, the failure outcome for each phase
was defined via a drop-down list and we could only model a linear system. The new success and failure paths enable us to create more complex nonlinear phase diagrams, in
which success and failure may lead to entirely different sets of phases. In addition, they offer an additional possible failure outcome -- continuing of the simulation on a
different path. For a failure path, the system goes to somewhere immediately when the
system failure
occurs. For a success path, if there is no system failure during this phase, then the system goes to somewhere else by the end of the current phase. In this article,
we will illustrate the application of the success and failure paths in phase simulation by following an example of an aircraft that may be forced into
an emergency landing if the aircraft fails.
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue135/hottopics135.htm
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Reliability Basics |
Using FMRA to Estimate Baseline Reliability
As you may have seen when exploring the different standards and templates for FMEA, the analysis method can be modified to meet different
objectives. Regardless of what the objective is, at the end of the day the FMEA process will produce a wealth of information from a
cross-functional team that should be leveraged for other Design for Reliability (DFR) activities. Most of us are familiar with the traditional
approaches of using information from the design FMEA (DFMEA) as an input to design verification plans (e.g., DVP&Rs), process FMEAs and process
control plans. Some practitioners also have experience with using FMEA data to generate fault trees for advanced risk analysis. What we have
not done to date is use the DFMEA as the starting point in our reliability analysis, and as an integral part of our DFR process. In this article, we would like
to introduce you to a new type of analysis based on the DFMEA called Failure Modes and Reliability Analysis (FMRA).
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue135/relbasics135.htm
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Tool Tips |
- How do I use analysis workbook templates in Weibull++, ALTA and BlockSim?
- How can I configure my Xfmea/RCM++ projects to display prevention and detection controls in separate columns of the analysis worksheet?
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue135/tooltips135.htm
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Latest Software Updates |
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The Synthesis Platform has been released! New versions of Weibull++, ALTA, BlockSim, Xfmea and RCM++ are available.
A new service release is also available for
MPC 3 (SR 3.0.17).
More Software Downloads...
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Hot News |
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New Software Announced! -
ReliaSoft proudly announced the release of the Version 8 upgrades for Weibull++, ALTA, BlockSim, Xfmea and RCM++ in conjunction
with the much anticipated Synthesis Platform last month. This marks the single largest release event in our company’s history. Here is a link to our
formal press release: http://www.reliasoft.com/media/042612_synthesis.htm. We have started
sending out automatic upgrades to the thousands of end users with current annual maintenance agreements. We expect to have everyone updated within the next two
weeks. (For more information about the annual maintenance program, which is designed to ensure that you will always receive free upgrades to the latest
ReliaSoft software tools available, visit http://www.ReliaSoft.com/maintenance.htm.) |
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2012 ARS North America Coming Up Fast!!! -
Next month’s Applied Reliability Symposium is rapidly approaching. Don’t miss the opportunity
to come together with expert presenters
from around the world to share real-world challenges and success stories. The Symposium is designed to encourage results-oriented presentations
with interactive discussions about best practices, success stories and lessons learned. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.
Simply visit
http://www.ARSymposium.org/register.htm to register now. The Symposium is
scheduled for June 13 - 15, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Rooms must be
reserved by May 21, 2012 to be eligible for the negotiated rate
of US$169.00 per night (US$135.00 for government employees). |
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New Book Release
- The book Effective FMEAs: Achieving Safe, Reliable, and Economical Products and Processes using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis by
Carl Carlson is scheduled to hit the stands May 22, 2012. This much anticipated release is the latest addition to the Quality and Reliability
Engineering Series. Carl Carlson
has extensive experience with thousands of FMEAs
with dozens of companies, and frequently teaches
and consults at ReliaSoft. |
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Engaging the Academic Community -
We are proud to announce that Dr. Harry Guo, the Director of Theoretical Development at ReliaSoft Corporation, was recently invited to give
a seminar at Georgia Tech on the topic of research issues in life data analysis and life test design. For more details,
see http://www.isye.gatech.edu/news-events/news/release.php?nid=127821. |
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Introducing ReliaSoft.tv -
This is ReliaSoft’s new video hosting website that provides hands-on video tutorials to guide the user through a variety
of software application examples. In addition, you can view an exciting new video that introduces ReliaSoft’s revolutionary new Synthesis
Platform. Tune in regularly as more videos will be added.
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Upcoming
Public Training Event Calendar |
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May 2012 |
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May 14 - 18, 2012:
MSMT Foundations
in
Singapore |
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May 15 - 17, 2012:
RS 588 DOE: Experiment Design
and Analysis
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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May 21 - 25, 2012:
Effective FMEA Series (RS 470 &
RS 471)
in
Stockport, United Kingdom |
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June 2012 |
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June 11 - 15, 2012:
MSMT Foundations
in
Senigallia (Ancona Airport),
Italy |
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June 13 - 15, 2012:
International Applied
Reliability Symposium
in
New Orleans, Louisiana |
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June 18 - 20, 2012:
RS 521 Advanced Accelerated Life
Testing Analysis
in
Bangalore, India |
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July 2012 |
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July 16 - 20, 2012:
RS 540 Reliability and
Maintainability Analysis for
Repairable Systems
in
Melbourne, Australia |
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July 16 - 18, 2012:
RS 480 RCM Principles and
Applications
in
Chennai, India |
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July 30 - August 1, 2012:
RS 401(C) and RS 402 Life Data
Analysis (Condensed) and Intro
to Accelerated Testing
in
Bangalore, India |
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