Webinar: DOE for Ruggedness Testing

Presented by: Mark Anderson

Date: May 12, 2021 2:00 PM CDT

This presentation briefs Six Sigma professionals on design of experiment (DOE) tools aimed at developing systems that hold up when transferred to the field. As noted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, “the purpose of a ruggedness test is to find the factors that strongly influence measurement results, and to determine how closely one needs to control these factors”. This purpose holds up for any process or product development at the point of release—not just methods. The ASTM E1169 Standard Practice for Conducting Ruggedness Tests, which the presenter played a role in developing, provides a tried-and-true protocol. It features factorials geared for testing many variables in a minimum number of runs—just enough to reveal effects that may lead to failure. Attend this presentation to add another tool to your arsenal for reducing the frequency of defects by getting things right the first time.

About Mark J Anderson

Mark is an Engineering Consultant at Stat-Ease, Inc. Prior to joining the firm, he spearheaded an award-winning quality improvement program for an international manufacturer, generating millions of dollars in profit. He offers a diverse array of experience in process development, quality assurance, marketing, purchasing, and general management. Mark is also the lead author of three books, DOE Simplified: Practical Tools for Effective Experimentation, 3rd Edition, RSM Simplified: Optimizing Processes Using Response Surface Methods for Design of Experiments, 2nd Edition, and Formulation Simplified: Finding the Sweet Spot through Design and Analysis of Experiments with Mixtures and has published numerous articles on design of experiments (DOE). He is also a guest lecturer at the University of MN Chemical Engineering & Materials Science department and the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.

Professional Credentials:

• Professional (Chemical) Engineer (PE), #015059 MN
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), #20446

Education:

• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1975, High Distinction
• MBA, University of Minnesota, 1980, Beta Gamma Sigma (honorary academic society)