Minitab Case Study: Design of Experiments
Case study of how Metalor Technologies, a precious metals and advanced materials supplier, used the Design of Experiment (DOE) tools in Minitab to determine how density and surface area were affected by three key process inputs in order to improve the quality of their silver powder.
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Minitab is the leading provider of quality improvement software. For more than 35 years, thousands of distinguished organizations in nearly 90 countries have turned to Minitab for tools that help quality initiatives yield bottom-line benefits.
Minitab® Statistical Software – our flagship product – has been used to implement virtually every major Six Sigma initiative around the world. Minitab’s powerful capabilities, ease of use, comprehensive methods, and compelling graphics help quality professionals target the best opportunities for business improvement. Our latest release, Minitab 16, features more than 70 new enhancements, including the Assistant that guides you through your analysis step-by-step, new regression tools, split-plot designs and more.
Quality Companion by Minitab® provides everything needed to manage your Lean Six Sigma and improvement projects in one application, report on your success, and track your entire program. With project Roadmaps, integrated tools, and expert guidance at every step, Quality Companion helps you attain the maximum benefit from your quality improvement initiatives.
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Distinguished companies that rely on Minitab software and services to help them achieve world-class quality include American Express, Rolls-Royce, DuPont, Boeing, Royal Bank of Scotland, Microsoft, Pfizer and the leading Six Sigma Consultants. To learn more, visit www.minitab.com.
Tags: Minitab | metals | Metalor | materials | supplier | Design of Experiments | DoE | statistics | statistical analysis | Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, and Tools
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