In industry, designed experiments are excellent ways to systematically investigate the process or product variables that influence product quality. After one identifies the process conditions and product components that influence product quality, one can direct improvement efforts to enhance a product's manufacturability, reliability, quality, and field performance. We at KF-Consulting have core strength in DOE techniques and can provide you with high quality service in this area. For example, you may want to investigate the influence of polishing speed and polishing force on conductivity of a touch surface of a fiber-optic connector. One could design an experiment that allows you to collect data at combinations of speed/force, measure conductivity, and then use the findings to optimize manufacturing conditions.

Designed experiments are factorial designs that allow for the simultaneous study of the main effects that several factors may have on a process. When performing an experiment, varying the levels of the factors simultaneously rather than one at a time is efficient in terms of time and cost, and also allows for the study of interactions between the factors. Interactions are the driving force in many processes. Without the use of factorial experiments, important interactions may remain undetected. Because resources are limited, it is very important to get the most information from each experiment you perform. Well-designed experiments can produce significantly more information and often require fewer runs than haphazard or unplanned experiments. In addition, a well-designed experiment will ensure that you can evaluate the effects that you have identified as important.

Based on a significant experience with DOE methodology we will provide you with the most efficient experiments. We can set up screening brainstorming meetings with your key personnel and define the important variables that need to be examined in a carefully designed factorial experiment. We will design the experiments, perform them and will provide you with a full report and interpretation of the results.