Articles authored by Shari L. Kraber.

• How to Plan and Analyze a Verification DOE
  Authors: Kraber, Shari L.; Whitcomb, Patrick J.
  Power point presentation given at ASQ 2008 Lean Six Sigma Conference.
  ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference February 2008

• A Sticky Optimization
  Author: Kraber, Shari L.
  This paper demonstrates a statistical methodology that builds on subject-matter knowledge to objectively fine-tune both processes and product formulations. The concept is illustrated with an adhesives case study. (stickyoptimization.pdf--97KB)
  Adhesives and Sealants Industry February 2006

• A Sticky Situation
  Author: Kraber, Shari L.
  Technical professionals in the pressure sensitive adhesives area are highly skilled and educated in tape-making processes. They have often taken course-work in the areas of PSA tape properties, characteristics of tape-making, web handling, coating and converting processes. Subject-matter knowledge is generally abundant. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a statistical methodology that builds on subject-matter knowledge to objectively fine-tune both processes and product formulations. The method will be illustrated with a case study where the experimenter was trying to optimize an adhesive to achieve specific test properties.
  Unpublished January 2006

• PCR Process Optimized via Split-Plot DOE
  Authors: Kraber, Shari L.; Whitcomb, Patrick J.
  ASQ members are often looking for talks that illustrate the successful application of a quality tool. This paper illustrates the use of design of experiments (DOE) and split-plot design to quickly and effectively determine the factor settings that maximize amplification in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) experiment. DOE dramatically increases the amount of information that can be obtained from any set of experimental runs. The addition of the split-plot design allows accurate evaluation of the factor effects by assigning the experimental error correctly. This paper and the associated presentation assume the audience has basic knowledge of DOE.
  ASQ 2005 January 2005

• Benefits of Standard Factorial Designs
  Authors: Anderson, Mark J.; Kraber, Shari L.
  Standard factorial designs (one array) offer a cost effective and informational-efficient robust design alternative to parameter designs (two array) made popular by Taguchi. Consider a simulated case involving the development of a new method for attaching an elastomeric connector to a nylon tube, where the objective is to consistently deliver a specified pull-off force via three control factors.
  Society of Manufacturing Engineers 2005

• Assay Automation
  Authors: Erbach, Thomas; Fan, Lisa; Kraber, Shari L.
  Optimizing biological assay conditions is a demanding process that scientists face daily. The requirement is to develop high-quality, robust assays that work across a range of biological conditions. The demand is to do this within a short time frame. To overcome these obstacles, automated systems often are used to accommodate large numbers of samples.
  ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals June 2004

• Keys to Successful Design of Experiments
  Authors: Anderson, Mark J.; Kraber, Shari L.
  Italian translation: Soluzioni per un Doe coretto (Reference Number: 1431)
  Unpublished January 2004

• Soluzioni per un Doe corretto
  Authors: Anderson, Mark J.; Kraber, Shari L.
  Transtlation of Keys to Successful Design of Experiments (Reference Number: 1308)
  Automazione e Strumentazion 2004

• Using Design of Experiments to Make Processes More Robust to Environmental and Input Variations
  Authors: Anderson, Mark J.; Kraber, Shari L.
  Standard factorial designs (one array) offer a cost effective alternative to parameter designs (two-array) made popular by Taguchi. This article compares these two methods by way of an industrial case study. It then discusses advanced tools for robust design that involve application of response surface methods (RSM) and measurement of propagation of error (POE).
  Paint & Coatings Industry November 2002

• Cost-Effective and Information-Efficient Robust Design for Optimizing Processes and Accomplishing Six Sigma Objectives
  Authors: Anderson, Mark J.; Kraber, Shari L.
  Standard factorial designs (one-array) offer a cost-effective and information-efficient robust design alternative to parameter designs (two-array) made popular by Taguchi. This paper compares these two methods (one-array versus two-array) in depth via an industrial case study. It then discusses advanced tools for robust design that involve application of response surface methods (RSM) and measurement of propagation of error.
  Society of Manufacturing Engineers 2002