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Acknowledgments. Preface. SECTION 1. THEORY. PART I. GENICHI TAGUCHI'S LATEST THINKING. Chapter 1._ _The 2nd Industrial Revolution and Information Technology (Genichi Taguchi). Chapter 2. Management for Quality Engineering (Genichi Taguchi). Chapter 3._ _Quality Engineering: Strategy in Research and Development (Genichi Taguchi). Chapter 4. Quality Engineering (the Taguchi Method) (Genichi Taguchi). PART II. QUALITY ENGINEERING: AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Chapter 5. Development of Quality Engineering in Japan. Chapter 6. History of Dr. Taguchi's Quality Engineering in the United States (Shin Taguchi). PART III. QUALITY LOSS FUNCTION. Chapter 7. Introduction to QLF. Chapter 8. Quality Loss Function for Different Quality Characteristics. Chapter 9. Determination of Specification-Tolerancing. Chapter 10. Tolerance Design. PART IV. SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO. Chapter 11. Overview of Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Chapter 12. Calculation of SN Ratios for Continuous Variables. Chapter 13. SN Ratio for Classified Attributes. PART V. ROBUST ENGINEERING. Chapter 14. System Design. Chapter 15. Parameter Design. Chapter 16. Tolerance Design Chapter 17. Robust Technology Development. Chapter 18. Robust Engineering: A Manager's Perspective (Subir Chowdhury). Chapter 19. Implementation Strategies (Subir Chowdhury). Chapter 20. Robust Engineering at Nissan (Kazutaka Hamada). PART VI. MAHALANOBIS-TAGUCHI SYSTEM (MTS). Chapter 21. Mahalanobis-Taguchi System (Shin Taguchi and Rajesh Jugulum). PART VII. SOFTWARE TESTING AND APPLICATION Chapter 22. Application of Taguchi Methods to Software System Testing (Shin Taguchi). PART VIII. ON-LINE QE (REAL-TIME PROCESS CONTROL) Chapter 23. Tolerancing and Quality Level. Chapter 24. Feedback Control Based on Product Characteristics. Chapter 25. Feedback Control of a Process Condition. Chapter 26. Design of the Calibrating System for Measurement Error. Chapter 27. Process Diagnosis and Adjustment. Chapter 28. Improvement in the Three Elements of the Quality Control System. Chapter 29. System Design for Process Connection. Chapter 30. Feed Forward Control. Chapter 31. Design of Inspection Systems. Chapter 32. Design of Preventive Maintenance Systems. Chapter 33. Safety System Design and Maintenance. PART IX. EXPERIMENTAL REGRESSION. Chapter 34. Parameter Estimation in Regression Equations. PART X. DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS. Chapter 35. Introduction to Design of Experiments. Chapter 36. Sum, Mean, Variation, and Variance. Chapter 37. Introduction to Analysis of Variance. Chapter 38. One-Way Layout. Chapter 39. Decomposition to Components with Unit Degrees of Freedom. Chapter 40. Two-Way Layout. Chapter 41. Two-Way Layout with Decomposition. Chapter 42. Two-Way Layout with Repetition. Chapter 43. Introduction to Orthogonal Arrays. Chapter 44. Layout of Orthogonal Arrays Using Linear Graphs. Chapter 45. Incomplete Data. Chapter 46. Youden Squares. SECTION 2. APPLICATION (CASE STUDIES) CASE STUDIES FROM PART V. Chemistry: Biochemistry Case 1. Evaluation of White Radish Sprouts' Growth and Optimization of Growth Conditions (Yoshitaka Sugiyama). Case 2. Optimization of Bean Sprouting Conditions by Parameter Design (Setsumi Yoshino). Case 3. Optimization of Small Algae Production Process by Parameter Design (Makoto Kubonaga). Chemistry: Chemical Reaction Case 4. Optimization of Polymerization Reactions (Yoshikazu Mori, Kenji Ishikawa, Takeo Nakajima, Koya Yano, Masashi Matsuzaka, Akimasa Kume, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 5. Optimization of Polymerization Reactions (Yoshiaki Mori and Takeo Nakajima). Case 6. Evaluation of Photographic Systems by Dynamic Operating Window (Shoji Matsuzaka). Case 7. Quality Engineering for Body Warmer Development (Hiroshi Shimoda). Chemistry: Measurement Case 8. Application of Dynamic Optimization in Ultra-Trace Analysis (H. Rufer, R. Holzi, and L. Kota). Case 9. Accuracy Improvement of a Disposable Oxygen Sensor Used for Open Heart Surgery (John T. Bires). Case 10. Evaluation of Component Separation in Liquid Chromatography Analysis by Dynamic Operating Window (Kouya Yano). Case 11. Optimization of the Measuring Method for Granule Strength (Yoshiaki Ohishi and Shigetoshi Mochizuki). Case 12. Studies on the Method for Detection of Thermoresistant Bacteria (Eiko Mikami and Hiroshi Yano). Chemistry: Pharmacology. Case 13. Optimization of Model Ointment Prescriptions for in Vitro Percutaneous Permeation (Hatsuki Asahara and Kouya Yano). Case 14. Study of Refreshing Feeling for Plaster by Parameter Design (Michimasa Koide). Chemistry: Separation. Case 15. Application of Dynamic Operating Window (Speed Ratio Method) for Herbal Medicine Granulation (Kouya Yano). Case 16. Establishment of Particle Size Adjusting Technique for a Fine Grinding Process for Developer (Hiroshi Shibano). Case 17. Functionality Evaluation of Spray Drying of Medicine (Kouya Yano). Electrical: Circuits. Case 18-1. Design for the Stabilization of an Amplifier (2) (Naoki Kawada). Case 18-2. Design for the Stabilization of an Amplifier (2) (Naoki Kawada). Case 19. Development of Tuning Method for Automobile Glass Antennas (Hiroyasu Matsui). Case 20. Parameter Design of Ceramic Oscillation Circuits (Kiyohiro Inoue). Case 21. Evaluation of Grounding Function of Electronic Circuits (Tatsuki Okusada and Masashi Koyanagi). Case 22. Evaluation Method of Electric Wave Form by Momentary Values (Yoshishige Kanemoto). Case 23. Robust Design for Frequency Modulation Circuits (Yoshishige Kanemoto). Case 24. Stability Improvement of Phase Shifters (Yoshishige Kanemoto). Electrical: Electronic Devices. Case 25. Optimization of Blow-Off Charge Measurement Systems (Kishio Tamura and Hiroyuki Takagiwa). Case 26. Quality Evaluation of CdS Elements (Kazuhiko Hara). Case 27. Functional Evaluation of Electrolytic Capacitors (Yoshishige Kanemoto). Case 28. Evaluation of the Function for Film Capacitors (Yoichi Shirai, Tatsuru Okusada, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 29. Parameter Design of Fine Line Patterning for IC Fabrication (Takeshi Fukazawa and Yoshuke Goda). Case 30. Minimizing Variation in Pot Core Transformer Processing (Gerard Pfaff). Case 31. Optimization of Back Contact of Power MOS FET (Akio Aoki). Electrical: Electrophoto. Case 32. Development of High-Quality Developers for Electrophotography (Hiroyuki Kozuru). Case 33. Functional Evaluation for the Electrophotographic Process (Hisashi Shoji). Mechanical: Biomechanical. Case 34. Biomechanical Comparison of Flexor Tendon Repairs for Immediate Active Flexion Rehabilitation (Gordon Singer). Mechanical: Machining Case 35. Optimization of Machining Conditions by Electric Power (Kazuhito Takahashi, Shinji Kousaka, Kiyoharu Hoshiya, Kouya Yano, Noriaki Nishiuchi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 36. Machining Process for Difficult-to-Cut Materials (Kiyoshi Fujigake, Tadao Okabe, Kensaku Dewa, Kenji Fujimoto, Ryoichi Fujimoto, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 37. Development and Productivity Improvement of a Machine Process Through the Measurement of Energy During On and Off Mode (Kazuyoshi Ichikawa). Case 38. Development of Machining Technology for High Performance Steel by Transformability (Kenzo Ueno). Case 39. Transformability of Plastic Injection Molded Gear Including Adjusting Factor (Takayoshi Matsunaga and Shinju Hanada). Mechanical: Material Design. Case 40. Optimization of a Felt Resist Paste Formula Used in Partial Felting (Katsuaki Ishii). Case 41. Development of Friction Material for Automatic Transmissions (Makoto Maeda, Nobutaka Chiba, Tomoyuki Daikuhara, and Tetsuya Ishitani). Case 42. Parameter Design on a Foundry Process Using Green Sand (Yuji Hori). Case 43. Development of Exchange-Coupled Direct-Overwrite Magneto-Optical Disks (Tetsuo Hosokawa). Case 44. Development of Functional Material by Plasma Spraying (Kazutomo Fujita). Mechanical: Material Strength. Case 45. Optimization of Two-Piece Gear Brazing Conditions (Akira Hashimoto) Case 46. Optimization of Manufacturing Conditions for Stabilizing Compression Load of Extruded Sponge Rubber Products (Hiroyuki Konno and Hiroshi Yano) Case 47. Optimization of Resistance Welding Conditions for Electronic Components (Takakichi Tochibora). Case 48. Tile Manufacturing Using Industrial Waste (Toshichika Hirano and Takayoshi Matsunaga). Mechanical: Measurement Case 49. Development of an Electro-Photographic Toner Charging Function Measuring System Focused on Individual Particles (Kishio Tamura). Case 50. Development of Charpy Impact Testing Machine (Hajime Ishida and Hiroshi Yano). Case 51. Clear Vision by Robust Design (Ellen Barnes, Eric W. Crowley, L. Dean Ho, Lori L. Pugh, and Brian C. Shepard). Case 52. Research on the Traceability and Uncertainty in Measurement Using Working Standards (Takashi Kamoshita). Mechanical: Processing Case 53. Optimization of Adhesion Condition of Resin Board and Copper Plate (Yugo Koyama). Case 54. Optimization of a Wave Soldering Process (Shinichi Kazashi). Case 55. Optimization of Casting Conditions for Camshafts by Simulation (Kazuyuki Shiino). Case 56. Ceramic Spray Coating Optimization (Louis LaValle, Simon Jessop, Ralph Faull, and Kristen Lauria). Case 57. Optimization of Photoresist Profile Using Simulation (Isamu Namose). Case 58. Optimization of a Deep Drawing Process (Satoru Shiratsukayama). Case 59. Robust Technology Development of an Encapsulation Process (Brent Bacher). Case 60. Gas-Arc Stud Weld Process Parameter Optimization Utilizing Robust Design (Jeff Stankiewicz). Case 61. Parameter Design for a Heat-Staking Process: Adhesion of Rubber Gasket/Body Assembly (Diane M. Byrne and Ronald L. Dow). Case 62. Optimization of Molding Conditions of Thick-Walled Products (Shinji Hanada, Takayoshi Matsunaga, Hirokazu Sakou, and Yoshihisa Takano). Case 63. Optimization of Injection Molding Machines and Molding Conditions (Akira Sugiyama, Nouo Hori, Shizhong Xu, Seiichi Homma, Toshiaki Izumida, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 64. Quality Improvement of Electro-Deposited Process for Magnet Production (Hayato Shirai). Case 65. Optimization of an Electrical Encapsulation Process Through Parameter Design (Joe Barker, William Finn, Lapthe Flora, and Ron Ward). Case 66. Development of Plastic Injection Molding Technology by Transformability (Tamaki Asakawa and Kenzo Ueno). Case 67. Reducing Post-Extrusion Shrinkage of a Speedometer Cable Casing (Jim Quinlan and the Engineering Staff at Flex Products, Inc.). Mechanical: Product Development Case 68. Stability Design of Shutter Mechanisms of Single-Use Cameras by Simulation (Shuri Mizoguchi). Case 69. Optimization of a Clutch Disc Torsional Damping System Design (Luiz H. Riedel, Claudio Castro, Nelio de Lucia and Eduardo Moura). Case 70. Parameter Design of a Cooling System Using Paper (Hideaki Kusano). Case 71. Direct Injection Diesel Injector Optimization (Desire Djomani, Pierre Barthelet, and Michael Holbrook). Case 72. Optimization of Disc Blade Mobile Cutters (Genji Oshino). Case 73. A Study of D-VHS Tape Travel Stability (Hideaki Sawada and Yoshiyuki Togo). Case 74. Functionality Evaluation of Spindles (Machio Tamamura and Hiroshi Yano). Case 75. Improving Film Life for an Electrophotographic Process (George Walgrove). Case 76. Improving Minivan Rear Window Latching Effort Using Robust Engineering (Shin-Chung Tsai and Manohar B. Motwani). Case 77. Linear Proportional Purge Solenoids (Conrado Carrillo, Michael Holbrook, and Jean-Francois Pelka). Case 78. Optimization of a Linear Actuator Using Simulation (Tetsuo Kimura, Hidekazu Yabuuchi, Hiroki Inoue, and Yoshitaka Ichii). Case 79. Functionality of Evaluation of Articulated Robots (Naoki Kawada and Masayoshi Koike). Case 80. Development of a New Toner Mix System for Four Generic Functions Using Four Test Piece Types (Eiji Okabayashi). Case 81. New Ultra-Miniature EMS Tact Switch Optimization (Sylvain Rochon and Peter Wilcox). Case 82. Optimization of an Electrical Connector Insulator Contact Housing (Marc Bland). Case 83. Reducing the Effects of Friction and the Resultant Break-In of a Helically Splined Variable Cam Phaser (Dominic Borraccia). Case 84. Air Flow Noise Reduction of Intercoolers (Yoshihiko Sano, Masahiko Watanabe, Satoshi Fujiwara, and Kenji Kurihara). Case 85. Reduction of Boosting Force Variation of Brake Boosters (Myoung-June Kim, Jun-Gyu Song, Chung-Keun Lee, Kyu-Yeol Ryu, and Ki L. Chang). Case 86. Reduction of Chattering Noise in 47-Feeder Valves (Amjed Shafique). Case 87. Optimal Design for a Small DC Motor (Kanya Nara). Case 88. Steering System On-Center Robustness (V.G. Lenses and P. Jayakumar). Case 89. Improvement of the Taste of Omelets (Toshio Kanetsuki). Case 90. Wiper System Chatter Reduction (Michael Deng, Dingjun Li, and Wesley Szpunar). Case 91. Critical Parameter Characterization of a Xerographic Replenisher (Xerox Corporation-USA). Other. Case 92. Fabrication Line Capacity Planning Using a Robust Design Dynamic Model (R.K. Ellis). Case 93. Optimization of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Operation Management Using Robust Design (Julian Blosiu, Frank Deligiannis, and Salvador Di Stefano). CASE STUDIES FROM PART VI. Human Performance. Case 94. Prediction of Programming Ability from a Questionnaire Using MTS Method (Kei Takada, Kazuhito Takahashi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 95. Technique for the Evaluation of Programming Ability Based on MTS (Takayuki Suzuki, Kei Takada, Muneo Takahashi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 96. Measurement Ability Evaluation of Operator Using Schmidt Orthogonal Expansion (Kazuhito Takahashi, Toshiaki Yamato, Kazuko Ikeda, Takashi Kamoshita, and Hiroshi Yano). Inspection. Case 97. Application of Mahalanobis Distance for the Automatic Inspection of Solder Joints (Akira Makabe, Kei Takada, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 98. Application of MTS to the Fault Diagnosis Program (Rika Matsuda, Yoshiki Ikeda, Takashi Kamoshita, and Kazuyuki Tohara). Case 99. Application of MTS to Thermal Ink Jet Image Quality Inspection (Louis LaVallee). Case 100. Quantitative Diagnosis of Photographic Processing Solution (Yukihiko Kanazawam, Jun Okamoto, and Shinzou Kishimoto). Case 101. Detector Switch Characterization Using MTS (Sylvain Rochon). Case 102. Exhaust Sensor Output Characterization Using MTS (Stephanie C. Surface and James W. Oliver II). Case 103. Measurement System Performance Assessment Using MTS Analysis (Stephanie C. Surface and Michael D. Holbrook). Case 104. Defects Detection Using MTS (Shoichi Techima, Tomonori Bando, and Dan Jin). Medical Diagnosis. Case 105. Application of Mahalanobis Distance to Measurement of Drug Efficacy (Tatsuji Kanetaka). Case 106. Application of Mahalanobis Distance to Medical Diagnosis (Tatsuji Kanetaka). Case 107. Prediction of Urinary Continence Recovery Among Patients with Brain Disease Using Mahalanobis Distance (Yoshiko Hasegawa and Michiyo Kojima). Case 108. Mahalanobis Distance Application for Health Examination and Treatment of Missing Data (Yoshiko Hasegawa). Case 109. Forecasting Future Health from Existing Medical Examination Results Using MTS (Hisato Nakajima, Kei Takada, Hiroshi Yano, Yuka Shibamoto, Ichiro Takagi, Masayoshi Yamauchi, and Gotaro Toda). Product. Case 110. Optimization of a Fire Alarm System Using the MTS Method (Takashi Kamoshita, Kazuto Tabata, Harutoshi Okano, Kazuhito Takahashi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 111. Character Recognition Using Mahalanobis Distance (Takashi Kamoshita, Ken-ichi Okumura, Kazuhito Takahashi, Masao Masumura, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 112. Determining Wearing Comfort for a Jacket by Mahalanobis Distance (Kazuko Ikeda, Machiko Sato, Kazuhito Tabata, Takashi Kamoshita, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 113. Printed Letter Inspection Technique Using MTS (Shoichi Tejima, Dan Jin, Tomonori Bando, Hisashi Toyoshima, and Hiroshi Kubo). CASE STUDIES FROM PART VII. Algorithms. Case 114. Optimization of a Diesel Engine Software Control Strategy (Larry R. Smith and Madhav S. Phadke). Case 115. Optimizing Video Compression (Edward Wojciechowski and Madhav S. Phadke). Computer Systems. Case 116. Computer Response Time Optimization Using Orthogonal Array Experiments (T.W. Pao, M.S. Phadke, and C.S. Sherrerd). Case 117. Robust Optimization of a Real-Time Operating System Using Parameter Design (Howard S. Forstrom). Software. Case 118. Evaluation of Capability and Error in Programming (Kei Takada, Muneo Takashashi, Narushi Yamanouchi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 119. Software Evaluation method Using Randomly Combined Design in Orthogonal Arrays (Masahiro Sugimura and Kazuya Inoue). Case 120. Evaluation of Programmer's Ability in Software Production (Kei Takada, Muneo Takahashi, Narushi Yamanouchi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 121. Robust Testing of EW Systems (Stan Goldstein and Tom Ulrich). Case 122. Users' Functional Evaluation of a Copy Machine Using an Orthogonal Array (Takayuki Suzuki, Muneo Takahashi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 123. Human Factors Affecting Software Design (Takayuki Suzuki, Muneo Takahashi, and Hiroshi Yano). Case 124. Streamlining of Debugging Software Using an Orthogonal Array (Kei Takada, Masaru Uchikawa, Kazuhiro Kajimoto, and Junichi Deguchi). CASE STUDIES FROM PART VIII. On-Line Case 125. Application of On-Line Quality Engineering to the Automobile Manufacturing Process (Yoshito Ida and Norihisa Adachi). Case 126. Design of Preventive Maintenance of a Bucket Elevator Through Simultaneous Use of Periodic Maintenance and Check-Up (Tadao Kondo). Case 127. Feedback Control by Quality Characteristics (Toshio Kanetsuki). Case 128. Optimal Calibration Interval for Multi-Functional Measuring Apparatus (Makoto Nakanowatari and Osami Seto). Case 129. Typical Example of Process and Measurement Management (Toshiaki Fukumoto and Hiroshi Yano). Case 130. Control of Mechanical Component Parts in a Manufacturing Process (Yoshitaka Sugiyama). Case 131. Optimization of Sampling Interval for a Film Inner-Packaging Process (Takahiro Uozumi, Shinichi Haramura, and Takahiro Tanaka). Case 132. Semiconductor Rectifier Manufacturing by On-Line Quality Engineering (Nobuhiro Ishino). CASE STUDIES FROM PART IX. Miscellaneous. Case 133. Estimation of Working Hours in Software Development (Yoshiko Yokoyama). Case 134. Disease Duration of Diabetes and Capillary Bed's Area (Yoshiko Yokoyama). Case 135. Utilization of Partial Experimental Data Allocated to an Orthogonal Array (Yoshiko Yokoyama). Case 136. Application of Linear and Non-Linear Regression Equations for Engineering (Genichi Taguchi). SECTION 3. TAGUCHI'S METHODS VS. OTHER QUALITY PHILOSOPHIES. Chapter 47. Quality Management in Japan Chapter 48. Shewhart and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (Ed Vinarcik). Chapter 49. Deming and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (Ed Vinarcik). Chapter 50. Enhancing Robust Design with the Aid of TRIZ and Axiomatic Design (Matthew Hu, Kai Yang, and Shin Taguchi). Chapter 51. Advanced Product Quality Planning and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (Ed Vinarcik). Chapter 52. Testing and Quality Engineering (Michael J. Vinarcik). Chapter 53. Total Product Development and Taguchi's Quality Engineering (Larry R. Smith and Kenneth M. Ragsdell). Chapter 54. Role of Taguchi Methods in Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma (Barry Bebb). Appendiix A. Orthogonal Array and Linear Graphs. Tools for Quality Engineering. Appendix B. Equations for Part VIII. On-Line Quality Engineering. Appendix C. Orthogonal Array and Linear Graphs for Chapter 46. Appendix D. Glossary. Appendix E. List of Publications (TO COME FROM ASI). Index.