FMEA software

For manufacturers worldwide, FMEA has become synonymous with continuous improvement programs. Process Flows, FMEA, control plan and SPC have a logical connection. The FMEA process ensures that products, processes or detection techniques are constantly improved.

Continuous feedback is provided from SPC results on the shop floor to engineers responsible for the FMEA process. DataLyzer FMEA software is a module where all data is integrated with the DataLyzer database making it possible to exchange SPC and Process Flow/FMEA/Control Plan information between employees, and ensuring that FMEAs and Control Plans are truly living documents.

DataLyzer® FMEA  is one of the modules in the DataLyzer software suite. The program closely follows the methodology defined in IATF 16949 and AS13004. DataLyzer FMEA will operate as a stand-alone or it will link to the DataLyzer Spectrum SPC software.

DataLyzer will fully support the new harmonized AIAG VDA FMEA system, which is planned to be released September 2018. The new FMEA system will have many changes.

For example:

• RPN will disappear and will be replaced by Action Priority. See how this is implemented in DataLyzer FMEA in this video. 
• A 6-step process needs to be implemented
• The criteria tables will change
• Some columns in old FMEA will be changed, splitted or merged

For automotive suppliers this means a big change in 2018 if they are not using FMEA software yet which is capable of the new functionality. For new FMEAs the new method will be audited from  2019. The new manual indicates that this is hardly possible to realize with Excel, meaning that if you are an automotive supplier and still use Excel for your FMEAs you should consider switching to FMEA software in 2018.

For Food industry our FMEA software can be used to comply to HACCP  requirements.

In Aerospace industry it is used to comply to AS13004. Our FMEA software is also fully compliant with ITAR/EAR regulations. FMEA documents are technical documents which fall under ITAR/EAR regulation.

Typical results of the implementation of DataLyzer FMEA software:

• Significant reduction of engineering time to prepare the Process Flow/FMEA/Control Plan.
• Proper registration of engineering knowledge due to the structured setup of standard and specific FMEAs and Control Plans
• Efficient action follow-up.
• Fewer problems during customer or system audit.
• More time on process improvement, rather than on running the FMEA system.

• Customize to your Industry

  FMEA criteria and classification symbols can be customized, even per group of documents. Standard texts for FMEA and Control Plan can be used. This set up guarantees consistency and saves time when completing FMEAs. Alarm levels for RPN or Action priority or severity are also defined. Additional setup preferences support exact configuration to your needs.

• Granular Authorization

  The FMEA software supports users, roles, and permission schemes. Obtain complete control access to specific documents through users, user groups, documents or document groups, making DataLyzer FMEA best-suited for use even in a multi-plant environment. User management can be linked to Active Directory.

• Create and Generate Process Flows

  Process flow must be created before creating the process FMEA. The software supports the development of a primary and secondary flow and offers standard symbols. Changes in the process flow are automatically updated in the process FMEA and vice-versa.

• IATF 16949 Validation

  Forget about formatting and just key in data. Validation rules can be applied to ensure relevant regulations and the prescribed IATF 16949 formats are followed, leaving no room for error. This is specifically important for auditors. Linkage of process flow, FMEA and Control Plan prevents conflicts between the 3 documents. DataLyzer FMEA system will be adopted to comply with new harmonized AIAG VDA FMEA methodology.

• Root cause Analysis

  Ascertain the root cause from “5 Why” problem-solving approach and the Ishikawa (Fishbone) analysis stored within the FMEA.

• Action priority

The action priority method according to the new harmonized AIAG VDA FMEA method is already implemented. You can switch between RPN and Action priority. See video

• Open Actions

  Report incomplete actions in any FMEA in an open action list and directly access the FMEA. Receive Email notification in case actions are almost due.

• Agile Control Plan interconnecting FMEA, SPC and drawing

  Import characteristics directly from the ballooning software. Create the SPC control charts directly from the Control Plan to minimize redundant data entry.

• Flexibility & User-Specific requirements

  Diverse customer requirements demand flexible software to assist users with the FMEA/Control Plan process. Adding columns as per customer requirements or adding a classification column for Pass Through Characteristics (PTC) is easy. Six specific user defined fields per document allows customization as per your needs. Translate the FMEA or Control Plan contents while printing, enabling you to create the CP in the customer-specified language and print the Control Plan in another language for shop floor operators.

• Reports

  Print Pareto reports of the top X RPN numbers from a document or group of documents or print reports sorted on new action priority

• Training

DataLyzer FMEA software is so intuitive that not much training time is required. In addition to the manual, 14 tutorial videos explain how to setup FMEA using DataLyzer FMEA. To watch the tutorials, click on the View Tutorial link.

For more information please download the brochure

DataLyzer FMEA SOFTWARE Guided Tour

The movie below gives you an introduction to Advanced Planning Quality Process and how DataLyzer’s FMEA software fits in your APQP process.

Understanding FMEA Structure

The movie below gives you a clear understanding of the FMEA document structure and the relationships.