A systematic method to determine the relationship between factors affecting a process and its output, design of experiments (DoE) is both fascinating and invaluable; and certainly isn't as complex as you might think.
Using leading DoE software Design-Expert® DX10, Prism's team of statisticians will host a hands-on series of training workshops between 21st and 24th June at Thremhall Park, Stansted. Suitable for scientists, engineers and formulators, the full programme aims to take attendees from complete beginner to DoE expert - alternatively, you can select individual days that match your exact requirements... whether that's learning how to locate the few key parameters from the trivial many, to more advanced topics and mixture designs.
You'll be learning in a small group of alongside others who share your goals - a full breakdown of the four-day programme is as follows:
Day 1 :: 21 June 2016 :: Effective DoE Implementation
Introduction to Design of Experiments. Evidence-based decision-making. Full Factorials, Fractional Factorials. Introduction to Screening and Robustness. Day 1 is essentially the fundamental principles: what we like to think of as DoE in a nutshell!
Day 2 :: 22 June 2016 :: Sequential DoE
Parameter investigation, robustness and capability. Predicted and proven acceptable ranges (Design Space). Sequential Strategy. Fit-for-purpose work packages. Scoping Designs. Links to MSA. Alignment with Regulatory Initiatives. Day 2 is all about improving your practical skills both with DoE and with the software.
Day 3 :: 23 June 2016 :: Advanced Topics and Intro to Mixtures
This hands-on workshop for more experienced DoE practitioners will further develop the key DoE themes and will equip you to more confidently identify critical process, assay and analytical parameters and to deliver an effective robust risk-based design space and control strategy. You'll understand how to construct robust optimums for increased control, throughput, quality and production - and be able to construct a map of your process, assay, method or product. The day covers topics such as Definitive Screening Designs, and finishes with an introduction to Mixture designs.
Day 4 :: 24 June 2016 :: Mixture Designs
When the results of your experiments depend on proportions of ingredients rather than amounts, factorial designs may not make sense. Instead, discover how mixture designs and analyses can help you find the ideal mix of ingredients to meet your performance criteria. Learn about design regions, where constraints are imposed by working with proportions of ingredients. Understand how to implement screening and optimisation within mixture experiments to gain additional understanding about formulations and to identify robust optimal formulations. You will discover how to successfully combine mixture components with process factors and categorical variables (e.g. time, temperature, suppliers) while minimising the number of runs. In short, learn how to mix your ingredients and bake them as well!
For more information on the individual courses, the topics they cover and how to book your place, click here.
Prism was founded in 2000 and now boasts more than 120 clients across the UK, Europe, USA and Singapore, ranging from early phase start-ups through to large, multi-national corporations. All their instructors are DoE practitioners in their own right, who enjoy sharing their expertise gained in providing DoE solutions in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors.
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