Last year, Nick Warren discussed Failure Analysis and the importance of understanding the Physics of Failure when solving problems as Quality Professionals. Those of you who attended remember the amazing images and case histories presented. For those who are unfamiliar with this topic, the analytical instrumentation and disciplined approach of Failure Analysis is similar to what is seen in the popular TV series CSI. Nick’s lab does not solve crimes against humanity like CSI. Instead, they solve the most diabolical technical problems found in industry!
This year, Nick will discuss the pervasive problem of Counterfeit Components. Counterfeiters are having a significant negative impact on multiple industries. It is estimated that over $200 Billion in counterfeit components are sold each year to unsuspecting customers. If counterfeit components find their way into an end item, devastating results can occur.
Counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making detection more challenging and requiring the use of advanced counterfeit detection techniques. Nick will discuss a business strategy and technical approach that will be helpful in responding to this risk. As time permits, Nick will field your most difficult questions regarding component failures (material, mechanical and electrical). Come ready for an interactive presentation!
This presentation will be technically informative for those working in the quality, procurement, manufacturing, design, component, and process engineering disciplines. In addition to discussing counterfeit component detection and failure analysis, Nick will discuss how strategically-applied, proactive analytical work can provide a competitive advantage in product development, manufacturing and supply chain. If you have demanding customers with high quality requirements, risk reduction mandates, and cost reduction pressure, this presentation will be valuable.
Speaker
Nick Warren manages the Exelis Product Assurance Lab, a world class failure analysis lab located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nick has spent 26 years in failure analysis, 14 as an engineer and 12 years as manager of a large multi-disciplined staff of engineers and scientists. The Exelis Product Assurance Lab charter includes performing analytical work for defense, aerospace, biomedical and commercial companies outside of Exelis. Nick and his staff have expertise in performing failure analysis on a broad range of components, ranging from mechanical fasteners to microelectronic devices and printed circuit board assemblies. The Product Assurance Lab is knowledgeable in most industrial manufacturing processes, material science topics, environmentally-assisted failure mechanisms and electronic component failure mechanisms. Find out more at exelisinc.com/PAL
Come ready. We’re packing the house with this one!
Location
University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(Open parking after 5:30 PM)
Cost
$10.00 per person (Guests Welcome)
Agenda
Check-in: 5:30 PM EST
Buffet Dinner: 6:00 PM (vegetarian options available)
Speaker: 7:00 PM