2013
North America

Program of Presentations and Tutorials

This matrix presents the program of the presentations, tutorials and other events planned for the 2013 International Applied Reliability Symposium, North America. A print-ready brochure (*.pdf, 1,557 KB) is also available.


Wednesday - June 5th Thursday - June 6th
2013 Blue Room Red Room Blue Room Red Room
7:00-8:00 Registration and Check-in
(Check-in also offered on Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m.)

Continental breakfast available.
Continental breakfast available.
8:00-8:30 Blue-S7
Design for Reliability (DFR): Key Process Elements and the Application of Reliability Demonstration Tests Within the DFR Process 

Richard B. Ramirez
ViaSat Corporation
Red-S7
Practical Applications of the Three-Parameter Weibull

Tom Ryan
Rolls-Royce
8:30-9:00 Welcome Address
(in the New Century Theatre Room)
9:00-9:15 15 Minute Break
9:15-10:15 Blue-S1
Integrate FMEA into Firmware Test Plan Development

Keyanna Qi
Research Products Corporation
Red-S1
FRACAS - The Key to A Dynamic Reliability Program 

Keith M. Janasak
Raytheon Company
Blue-S8
Integrated FMEAs – A Key to Organizational Efficiency

John Gebhard
Rolls-Royce
Red-S8
Improvement of Electrical Submersible Pump Optimization and Reliability Using Cox Proportional Hazard (PH) Model for Time-Dependent Data

K.C. Snyder
Baker Hughes Incorporated
10:15-10:30 15 Minute Break
10:30-11:30 Blue-S2
Relianomics: Changing the Mindset and Units of Measure for Reliability 

Stan Stephenson
Halliburton
Red-S2
A One-Off Design with a World Class Maintenance Strategy

John Holmes
Mainnovation
Blue-S9
Failure is ALWAYS an Option

Harland MacKenzie
Dana - Power Technology Group
Red-S9
Integrated Logistics Support - Processes and Applications

Richard Coronado
Reliable Systems Solutions
11:30-1:00 1 Hour 30 Minute Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 Blue-S3
Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) – An Effective Tool for Streamlining Reliability Program Processes and Reducing Costs

Christopher Laplante
Qualmark Corporation
Red-S3
The Applications of Reliability Growth on Hybrid Drive Systems

Tajure Nemu
Parker Hannifin  

 

Blue-S10
Continuous Assessment Using an Integrated Data Management System

Andrew Foote
Alion Science and Technology Corporation
Red-S10
Design for Reliability at the Board Level

Randy Schueller
DfR Solutions
2:00-2:15 15 Minute Break
2:15-3:15 Blue-S4
Exploring a Scalable
Field Reliability Management System: Roles, Tools and Processes to Support 2,500% Fielded Product Growth

Georgios Sarakakis
Tesla Motors
Red-S4
Assessing Reliability in a Competitive DoD Procurement

D. David Dylis
Alion Science and Technology Corporation
Blue-S11
Applying Accelerated Testing in Lean New Product Development

John J. Paschkewitz
Watlow
Red-S11
Accelerated Life Test Guide Lines

Amnon Ganot
Orbotech Ltd.
3:15-3:30 15 Minute Break
3:30-4:30 Blue-S5
Influencing Project Genetics: Reliability Before Design 

Mike Silverman
Ops A La Carte
Red-S5
Combinatorial Testing for a Complex Medical Device: A Case Study

Bart Chase
GE Healthcare
Blue-S12
Success is Around the Corner with Design for Reliability

Dev Raheja
Raheja Consulting, Inc.
Red-S12
Developing a Reliability Test Using Product Performance Data

Rahul K. Rajgarhia
Boston Scientific Corporation
4:30-4:45 15 Minute Break
4:45-5:45 Blue-S6
Design for Reliability Criticality When Developing New Technology and Entering a New Market

Dane Rodgers
Allison Transmission, Inc.
Red-S6
Reliability Data—Analysis vs. Plug and Chug

Elizabeth Baker
Coherent, Inc.
Tutorial 1 
(4:45 to 6:00)

Determining the Right Sample Sizes for Your Test:
Theory and Application

Ed Pohl
University of Arkansas
5:45 - 6:00  
6:00 - 6:30 Welcome Reception
(6:00 to 7:00)


 
6:30 - 7:00 Hosted Dinner
(Cocktails 6:30 to 7:00, Dinner 7:00 to 9:00)
7:00-9:00  
  Friday - June 7th
  Blue Room Red Room
7:00-8:00 Attendance certificates distributed.

Continental breakfast available.
8:00-9:00 Blue-S13
Simulating System Capability to Reduce Life Cycle Cost and Capitalize on Reliability Growth

Justin Woulfe
WPI Services
Red-S13
Reliability Program for Medical Devices

Julio Pulido
ReliaSoft Corporation
9:00-9:15 15 Minute Break
9:15-10:15 Blue-S14
Estimating Future Product Returns 

Mark Wagner
Watlow
Red-S14
Case Study Using Monte Carlo Simulation to Analyze Complex Redundant Systems

Andrew Miller
Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems
10:15-10:30 15 Minute Break
10:30-12:00 Tutorial 2
How to Develop an Effective Reliability Plan 

Carl Carlson
ReliaSoft Corporation

12:00-12:30 Closing and Awards Presentation

The Symposium also offers...

  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Catered breaks between presentations
  • Exhibitor hall, where you can connect with new businesses and network with colleagues

There will also be opportunities to socialize with colleagues in the evenings.


  • Welcome Reception on Wednesday with hosted bar and light appetizers
  • Dinner on Thursday with hosted bar and buffet

For more details about the event...

A print-ready brochure (*.pdf, 1,557 KB) is also available.

Continuing Education Credit: 1.7 CEUs and 1 CRP Credit