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Enhanced Six Sigma with Uncertainty Quantification

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Presented by Dr. Mark Andrews, SmartUQ UQ Technology Steward
Dr. Andrews is responsible for advising SmartUQ on the industry’s UQ needs and challenges and is the principal investigator for SmartUQ’s project with Probabilistic Analysis Consortium for Engines (PACE) developed and managed by Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI). Before SmartUQ, Dr. Andrews spent 15 years at Caterpillar.

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Six Sigma methods have been developed and improved for decades, and historically have relied on acquiring measured data for root cause analyses and solution validation. However, recent increases in computational power and simulation accuracy have made simulation modeling a feasible and trustworthy approach for modeling complex systems. Six Sigma Black Belts can leverage the benefits of combining simulation with measured test data by using model calibration and validation processes in their analytics. However, the use of these processes has added complexity to the statistics required to generate the actionable results.

Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) techniques comprise the next generation of statistical techniques, fully equipped to leverage the potential of combining simulation and physical test data, even for very large and complex systems. This webinar will demonstrate how simulations combined with UQ techniques can enhance Six Sigma statistical modeling processes.

Three case studies will be presented to illustrate the following UQ benefits for Six Sigma statistical analysis:

  • Refinement of quality criteria
  • Robust risk estimation
  • Identification of key drivers of manufacturing variability
  • Better informed when making critical decisions, yielding more favorable outcomes