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Issue
99, May 2009
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Hot Topics
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Hands On: Reliability
DOE with Covariates
In this article we present a
step-by-step practical application of a reliability DOE
using ReliaSoft’s
DOE++
software. We also introduce the concept of covariates,
which are uncontrolled factors that can influence the
response. Introducing covariates in experiment design
can provide a more accurate analysis and interpretation
of the results.To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue99/hottopics99.htm
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Reliability Basics |
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Reliability Allocation and
Optimization Using BlockSim
In last month's
Reliability Basics article, we discussed some popular
reliability allocation methods, including the equal,
AGREE, ARINC, feasibility of objectives and repairable
systems apportionment techniques. We also presented some
practical applications using ReliaSoft's
Lambda Predict
software. The methodologies discussed are widely used in
many reliability prediction standards and are useful
when limited reliability data exists, usually during the
initial design phase of a new product. When there are
specific details concerning the failure rate behavior of
the product and there is a more complex configuration
instead of just components in series, we can go one step
further and incorporate a more detailed analysis of
reliability allocation that is free of the assumptions
that are necessary when working with limited data. In
this article we present a more advanced method for
reliability allocation that is free of these assumptions
and can be performed with ReliaSoft's
BlockSim 7
software.
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue99/relbasics99.htm
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Tool Tips |
- How can I get more
information about the minimal cut sets for my
BlockSim diagram?
- How can I plot
multiple items together in Lambda Predict 3? Can I
save my plots?
To read more, see
http://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue99/tooltips99.htm
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Latest Software Updates |
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Lambda Predict 3
(3.0.1) has been released!
More Software Downloads...
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Hot
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Excited About ARS? You
Betcha! - There are only a few weeks
left to register for the International Applied
Reliability Symposium in San Diego, so don't
delay! ARS North America will be held at
the Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay from June
9 - 12, 2009. To
register online, please visit
http://www.ARSymposium.org/register.htm.
Hotel rooms at the negotiated Symposium rate are
subject to availability after May 8, 2009.
Please
contact the hotel directly to make your
reservations today! For more information about
ARS, please visit
http://www.ARSymposium.org/northamerica/index.htm
or contact ReliaSoft directly. We can't wait to see
you there! |
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FMEA in Action
- The May 2009 edition of appliance
DESIGN Magazine features an article titled
"Quality and Standards: Preventing Problems,"
written by our very own Carl S. Carlson. This
article focuses on using FMEA early in
the design cycle not only to boost reliability
(which leads to warranty cost savings, more
successful testing programs, improved safety and
compliance), but also to
increase customer satisfaction. Read the
complete article at
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/bnp/ad0509/#/30.
About Carl
S. Carlson: A seasoned ASQ Certified Reliability
Engineer who performs consultation and
instruction in the areas of FMEA, reliability
program planning and other reliability
engineering and management disciplines. For more
information about Carl, please visit
http://www.ReliaSoft.com/consulting/bios/carlson.htm.
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New Software Release Available! Lambda Predict 3 features numerous
enhancements
to improve the user's experience. These
include a re-designed user interface and data
import wizard, multiple views to facilitate data
entry and decision-making, improved
functionality for locating and adding predefined
components, the ability to create plots to
present data from multiple system analyses and
support for updated editions of the
Bellcore/Telcordia and NSWC (Mechanical)
standards. For more information, please visit
http://Predict.ReliaSoft.com.
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Upcoming Public Training Event Calendar |
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May 2009 |
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May 11 - 15,
2009:
RS 540
Reliability and Maintainability
Analysis for Repairable Systems
in
Miri, Sarawak,
Malaysia |
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May 13 - 15,
2009:
RS 521 Advanced
Accelerated Life Testing
Analysis
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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May 13 - 15,
2009:
RS 511
Application of Reliability
Growth Models in Developmental
Testing and Fielded Systems
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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May 18 - 20,
2009:
RS 588 DOE:
Experiment Design and Analysis
in
Bangalore, India |
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May 25 - 29,
2009:
MSMT Foundations
in
Singapore |
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May 25 - 26,
2009:
RS 470 Failure
Modes, Effects and Criticality
Analysis
in
Berlin, Germany |
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May 27 - 29,
2009:
RS 588 DOE:
Experiment Design and Analysis
in
Berlin, Germany |
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June 2009 |
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June 1 - 3, 2009:
RS 588 DOE:
Experiment Design and Analysis
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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June 4 - 5, 2009:
RS 480 RCM
Principles and Applications
in
Tucson, Arizona |
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June 9 - 12,
2009:
International
Applied Reliability Symposium
in
San Diego,
California |
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June 15 - 17,
2009:
RS 560
Fundamentals of Design for
Reliability
in
Chennai, India |
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June 15 - 19,
2009:
MSMT Foundations
in
Bologna, Italy |
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June 22 - 24,
2009:
RS 521 Advanced
Accelerated Life Testing
Analysis
in
Warsaw, Poland |
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July 2009 |
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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 27 - 28,
2009:
RS 401(C)
Reliability and Life Data
Analysis (Condensed)
in
Pune, India |
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July 29, 2009:
RS 402
Introduction to Accelerated Life
Testing Analysis
in
Pune, India |
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