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R.A.M.S. Europe 2025 – Keynote speakers announced

By Tim Gaens posted 16 days ago
R.A.M.S. Europe 2025 just announced their keynote speakers. Nripendra Patel (ASML) and Diego Galar (Sisteplant & Luleå tekniska universitet) Will bring there knowledge to the conference. R.A.M.S. Europe 2025 will be an in person only event and take place in Amsterdam August 6 – 7 Theme: “Reliability Foundations” More info can be found here: https://rams-europe.org/ Registrations are open

ASQ RRD series webinar: An insight into potential impact of an improved reliability definition on identifying possible regulator

By Tim Gaens posted 17 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: An insight into potential impact of an improved reliability definition on identifying possible regulator Presenter: Jingsong Xie Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asqrrd.org/asq-rrd-series-webinar-an-insight-into-potential-impact-of-an-improved-reliability-definition-on-identifying-possible-regulator/ abstract: To explore and address a fundamental question: What needs to be done to ensure the validity of decisions for a safety purpose? Key discussion points that might be of particular interest to the audience include: 1. Why ensuring a complex system meets safety requirements, ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: Supply Chain Strategies for Ensuring Business Continuity and Product Reliability

By Tim Gaens posted 17 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: Supply Chain Strategies for Ensuring Business Continuity and Product Reliability Presenter: Dr. Diganta Das Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/re04d54a5859a27300457723e0523be49 Abstract: There is a complex supply chain of companies involved directly and indirectly in producing parts (e.g., components, sub-assemblies, materials) for the final product. It is necessary to select the parts and materials that have sufficient quality and are capable of delivering the expected performance for the targeted life cycle conditions over the life ...

ASQ PEP Award

By Rong Pan posted 19 days ago
We did it! Last year, the RRD received the ASQ Performance Excellence Program Bronze Award, and this year we received the Silver Award! Congratulations to everyone! And many thanks for your contributions in building this vibrant community! Rong Pan RRD Chair

Free webinar: From A/B Testing to Bayesian Decision-Making: A Practical Guide to Smarter Experimentation

By Tim Gaens posted 04/23/25
From A/B Testing to Bayesian Decision-Making: A Practical Guide to Smarter Experimentation This 3-session webinar series by Dr. Ananth Narayanan is designed to provide a comprehensive journey through key concepts in statistical reasoning and A/B testing. Each session stands alone, allowing participants to attend any talk independently, but together they form a connected narrative. We begin with the fundamentals of A/B hypothesis testing, then explore the intuitive principles of Bayesian statistics, and conclude with real-world applications of Bayesian algorithms in A/B testing. By attending the full series, participants will gain both theoretical insights ...

RMMR 2025 – Pre-conference course – Introduction of Data Mining and Machine Learning Techniques for Reliability Data Analysis by Dr. Hon Keung Tony Ng

By Tim Gaens posted 04/06/25
Introduction of Data Mining and Machine Learning Techniques for Reliability Data Analysis Course Description : This short course offers a practical introduction to data mining and machine learning techniques for reliability and lifetime data analysis. It begins with an overview of key reliability concepts, failure time data, and traditional reliability data analysis methods. Participants will then explore fundamental principles of data mining and machine learning, , including data preparation and visualization. The course covers essential data mining and machine learning techniques such as dimension reduction, classification, tree-based ...

RAMS-Europe – last days to submit (Due 7 Apr 2025)

By Tim Gaens posted 04/06/25
Submissions Due 7 Apr 2025 Submission of Regular Papers: Peer-reviewed papers documenting advancements in R&M research and practice. Accepted papers will be presented during the symposium and submitted to IEEE Xplore. Each paper includes a 20 to 25-minute presentation and discussion session. The full paper is due by the submission due date. Maximum of 6 pages. Submission of Tutorials: Comprehensive, two-hour sessions covering fundamental or advanced R&M topics. Tutorials should equip attendees with practical knowledge for their professional work. A detailed abstract is required. Approximately 500 words. Submission ...

RMMR 2025 – Keynote speaker announced

By Tim Gaens posted 04/06/25
RMMR 2025 – Keynote speaker announced Geoff Vining is retired Professor of Statistics at Virginia Tech and an Honorary Member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Vining is a recognized global expert in planning experiments to improve quality, productivity, and reliability and in the emerging discipline of statistical engineering, which addresses complex organizational opportunities and problems efficiently and effectively through proper data analysis. For more information see: https://asqrrd.org/rmmr_speakers/

RMMR 2025 – Abstract submission deadline extended April 18 2025

By Tim Gaens posted 04/06/25
2025 RELIABILITY, MAINTENANCE & MANAGING RISK CONFERENCE (RMMR 2025) July 17-18, 2025, Charlotte, North Carolina Call for Abstracts Safety through Reliability We invite you to submit abstracts for the presentations at the 5th Annual Reliability, Maintenance & Managing Risk Conference (RMMR 2025) to be held on July 17-18, 2025 (with pre-conference courses to be offered on July 16), in Charlotte, NC. RMMR 2025 is sponsored by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Reliability and Risk Division (RRD). It is a forum for the quality and reliability practitioners, asset and risk managers, statisticians, and academic researchers to come together ...

Recorded Webinar: ASQ RRD Spanish series webinar: Stochastic modelling

By Tim Gaens posted 03/02/25
ASQ RRD Spanish series webinar: Stochastic modelling On Thursday, February 11, 2025 Presenter: Dr. Jorge Romeu Abstract La modelacion de un sistema o u proceso como una Cadena de Markov ofrece una herramienta excelente para la evaluacion de su rendimiento, y para el estudio de posibles factores que puedan afectarlos de forma negativa (y tambien positiva). En esta charla presentamos cuatro ejemplos del modelaje de aspectos del Covid-19 utilizando Cadenas de Markov: (1) siguiendo la trayectoria de pacientes infectados con Covid-19, desde una unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI), hasta su muerte; (2) asumimos que el virus infectara una gran parte ...

Recorded Webinar: ASQ RRD series webinar: How to Graph, Analyze, and Compare Sets of Repair Data

By Tim Gaens posted 03/02/25
ASQ RRD series webinar: How to Graph, Analyze, and Compare Sets of Repair Data On Thursday, February 13, 2025 Presenter: Dr. Wayne B. Nelson Abstract: Many products accumulate repeated repairs and repair costs over time. Analysis of such recurrence data requires special statistical models and methods not covered in basic reliability books. This webinar presents a general simple and informative model and plot for analyzing data on numbers or costs of repeated repairs of a sample of units. The plot provides: 1. An estimate of the average number or cost of repairs per unit during warranty or design life. 2. The behavior of the population ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: Improve Reliability Faster Using TOP-TRIZ

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
ASQ RRD series webinar: Improve Reliability Faster Using TOP-TRIZ Presenter: Zinovy Royzen Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rbaa88ae6d0b813ceecda70692707019e Abstract TOP-TRIZ, a modern version of TRIZ, helps to identify what actually happened, why it happened and then determine what improvements or changes are needed to eliminate reliability problems much faster than conventional methods like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram and Brainstorming. The power of the methodology is based on pretending that what happened is the desired result and inventing how to recreate ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: Motion amplification

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
ASQ RRD series webinar: Motion amplification Presenter: Cory Burns Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rf97968ffbe29b4be4c4620c5c67f83a7 Abstract Motion Amplification is the ability to make seemingly imperceivable movement visible by computational amplification. This methodology provides a unique approach to analyzing the operational movement of objects for potential failure modes. Applicable to objects like bridges, vessels, manufacturing equipment, motors, robotics, etc. The approach presents itself as another tool independent of accelerometers, strain ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: 4 out of 3 people do not like math-How to use stats to take your data to the next level

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
ASQ RRD series webinar: 4 out of 3 people do not like math-How to use stats to take your data to the next level Presenter: Amy Campbell Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/re098d126653e0c6702ab1ecd98aba18c Abstract Welcome to “Stats for the Rest of Us,” where we transform data into strategic assets! Did you know that 4 out of 3 people don’t like mathJ? We’re here to revolutionize that perception. In this episode, we delve into the strategic application of statistical methodologies to elevate data-driven decision-making for stakeholders. Our objectives ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: How to Graph, Analyze, and Compare Sets of Repair Data

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
ASQ RRD series webinar: How to Graph, Analyze, and Compare Sets of Repair Data Presenter: Dr. Wayne B. Nelson Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r376b7d4ec0dc388988abf96d0af86142 Abstract: Many products accumulate repeated repairs and repair costs over time. Analysis of such recurrence data requires special statistical models and methods not covered in basic reliability books. This webinar presents a general simple and informative model and plot for analyzing data on numbers or costs of repeated repairs of a sample of units. The plot provides: ...

ASQ RRD Spanish series webinar: Stochastic modelling

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
ASQ RRD Spanish series webinar: Stochastic modelling Presenter: Dr. Jorge Romeu Thursday, February 11, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rdab60c9aa2b08464999a9f5821e1587d Abstract La modelacion de un sistema o u proceso como una Cadena de Markov ofrece una herramienta excelente para la evaluacion de su rendimiento, y para el estudio de posibles factores que puedan afectarlos de forma negativa (y tambien positiva). En esta charla presentamos cuatro ejemplos del modelaje de aspectos del Covid-19 utilizando Cadenas de Markov: (1) siguiendo la trayectoria de pacientes infectados ...

Ellis R. Ott Scholarships

By Tim Gaens posted 02/09/25
Ellis R. Ott Scholarships Supporting Graduate Students in Applied Statistics and Quality Management In honor of Dr. Ellis R. Ott, late professor at Rutgers University and a founder of ASQ, the Ellis R. Ott Scholarship program awards two scholarships annually of $7500 to graduate students enrolled in or accepted to a master’s or doctoral program in the US or Canada in applied statistics or quality management or related fields. This competitive scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about improving quality and advancing the field of statistics. This program provides financial assistance to help graduate students ...

RAMS®EUROPE 2025 – CALL FOR PAPERS, TUTORIALS & PRESENTATIONS

By Tim Gaens posted 12/31/24
CALL FOR PAPERS, TUTORIALS & PRESENTATIONS Theme: “Reliability Foundations” August 6-7, 2025 | Marriott Hotel Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Inaugural Reliability & Maintainability Symposium (RAMS® Europe) invites you to join us in Amsterdam for this landmark event, marking the first-ever expansion of RAMS® into Europe. With over 70 years of history as the premier symposium for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), this in-person-only event will provide a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, innovations, and advancements in R&M practices and research. The theme of RAMS® EUROPE 2025, “Reliability Foundations” emphasizes the core ...

Call for Abstracts – RMMR 2025 – July 17-18, 2025 – Charlotte, NC

By Tim Gaens posted 12/31/24
July 17-18, 2025 Charlotte, NC Call for Abstracts We invite you to submit abstracts for the presentations at the 5th Annual Reliability, Maintenance & Managing Risk Conference (RMMR 2024) to be held on July 17-18, 2025 (with pre-conference courses to be offered on July 16), in Charlotte , NC. RMMR 2025 is sponsored by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Reliability and Risk Division (RRD). It is a forum for the quality and reliability practitioners, asset and risk managers, statisticians, and academic researchers to come together to share and learn from each other. The goal of this conference is to discuss and disseminate practical ...

TECH SPOT: SAMPLE CRE QUESTIONS (Part 28)

By Tim Gaens posted 12/31/24
See also: https://asqrrd.org/tech-spot-sample-cre-questions-part-28/ 1. An engineer feels confident that the failure probability on a new electro­ magnetic relay is less than 0.01. The specifications require, however, only that p < 0.04. How many units must be tested without failure to prove with 95% confidence that p < 0.04? A. 65 B. 73 C. 74 D. 75 2. Let’s assume a hurricane eye’s probability of entering Palm Beach County is 0.1 per season. How many hurricanes should you expect in a decade? What is the probability of 4 or more hurricanes in a decade? A. 0.0001 B. .001 C. 0.4 D. 3.85×10-6 3. The probability that a golfer ...