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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Wes Fulton and Dr. Bob Abernethy would like to thank Paul Barringer, John Fulton, Nozar Jafarey, Patrick Heatherington, and Kevin Van Fleet for helping us onto the WWW. We also appreciate the recognition of our minimum packaging efforts in all of our products and our contributions to reducing the unnecessary distribution of paper. This web site keeps that tradition, and will remain relatively free of unnecessary and cumbersome graphics or at least will have a warning. Our purpose is to provide useful promotional information, not artwork. Dr. Bob Abernethy wrote the first Weibull Handbook. Wes Fulton wrote the first widely used Weibull software. They have been developing Weibull PC software for over twenty years, much longer than anyone else. There is no more complete Weibull analysis program available or even close in specific Weibull capability. Many of the features are not available elsewhere. The SuperSMITH and WinSMITH (for software) and other 'SMITH trademarks belong to Fulton Findings. The Fulton Findings trademark belongs to Wes Fulton. All other software trademarks belong to their respective businesses. WeibullNEWS is trademarked by Dr. Robert Abernethy. The New Weibull Handbook is copyrighted 1993-present by Dr. Robert Abernethy. All of our trademarks and copyrights will be protected to the full legal extent. Mention of persons, products and services herein is for information only and they may or may not be endorsed by Fulton Findings. Please contact us for more information as indicated in the E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone Numbers section.

System Upgrade

You may need to upgrade your system drivers for Microsoft's latest software …

UPGRADE TO THE LATEST MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEM: Some software installation produces a message indicating that it cannot be installed without updating your system drivers. If you are having difficulty updating your system drivers, then check Microsoft's download center, http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp, to assist in the process.

Hot Tips

This section presents the latest update on the leading edge of Weibull analysis.

UPGRADE TO THE LATEST SuperSMITH (TM) SOFTWARE IN MINUTES: Now you can download the latest DEMO versions of SuperSMITH Weibull and SuperSMITH Visual software over the internet in just a few minutes and change them to the FULL version in seconds with your special password. This makes getting started with Weibull a lot easier, and upgrades to the latest version are quicker than ever. CLICK HERE to read about how you can do it.

LOOK WHO'S GIVING AWAY HANDBOOKS: Dr. Bob Abernethy, author of The New Weibull Handbook (c), and Wes Fulton, developer of SuperSMITH (TM) software, are offering a complimentary copy of The New Weibull Handbook to each engineering university library in the United States. The New Weibull Handbook is the recognized industry standard guide for performing Weibull analysis, the most widely used tool for modeling variability, especially in the area of product life. Many engineering development and production projects have been validated or corrected using this technique. We think that if Wallodi Weibull could comment on this free offer to universities, he would hope that "students and faculty find the handbook of some utility". Also included in this offer is a complimentary DEMO version of the software, SuperSMITH, a $960.00 value. The SuperSMITH package contains SuperSMITH® Weibull, SuperSMITH Visual, features for Monte Carlo simulated confidence intervals which are helpful for small sample size, and solutions for two Weibull distributions within the same data set. Those interested in taking advantage of this offer, are asked to contact Dr. Bob Abernethy or Wes Fulton as listed in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

RUN VERY OLD 16-BIT SUPERSMITH SOFTWARE ON NEWER COMPUTERS: The Microsoft Knowledge base has the solution explained in article Q324767. Basically, you re-install i386\config.nt , autoexec.nt and command.com. Thanks to John S. Turner for this tip.

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Hot Tricks

This section has possibly surprising information to update Weibull users.

HPGL GRAPHICS: For improved graphics capability for Microsoft Office 97 and Office 2000 products go to Microsoft's website at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q196/5/06.asp and download the free HPGL graphics filter. HPGL capability does not come automatically with Word or Excel or PowerPoint anymore. Many thanks to Les Wetherington from NAVAIR for the tip on this link!

HPGL is one of the special graphics output formats available in Fulton Findings(TM) software. You can customize the output as a group of graphics objects in Office software.

To get HPGL output from Fulton Findings(TM) software, do the following. With a plot showing on the main screen, select Print/Hardcopy/Softcopy and then set Output Type to FF Picture File. Then click on the green checkmark, and the main results graphics will be saved into an HPGL format file. NOTE: Be sure to use .HGL for the filename extension so that it can be automatically included in the Microsoft picture file listing.

In Office (Powerpoint for example), select Insert, Picture, From File and the file should appear as a choice (if it has the .HGL extension). After inserting, the picture should appear as if it came from a plotter. With the cursor over the inserted graphic, do a right-side mouse click to bring up the menu of choices, and then select Edit from this menu. You should see a message indicating that the graphic is an imported picture, not a group. Select Yes when asked whether you want to convert it to a Microsoft Office drawing, and then each line and label will become a separate object that you can customize!

LANGUAGES: The SuperSMITH(TM) software programs are available in eight languages now. English, French, German, Swedish, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Italian language translations are loaded automatically with the current versions. New languages are easy to add, please contact Wes Fulton of Fulton Findings as listed in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s, if you want to assist in getting the software translated into other languages or if you have suggestions on improving existing translations.

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Hot Tutorials

Our new tutorial is ready. Click here for price and availability. The new tutorial is a complete self-study course when combined with The New Weibull Handbook (c) and SuperSMITH (TM) software. We have named the tutorial “PlayTIME (TM) with SuperSMITH”. Click here to access a simulated portion of the tutorial (Note: graphics included). In the simulated tutorial likelihood ratio confidence is demonstrated including benchmark and validation data. Click here for a more complete description of the tutorial. Our tutorial methods are designed to help the novice to get up to speed quickly with Weibull and lognormal capability.

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Paul's Problem (of the Month)

Click Here to visit Paul Barringer's website. He has a great feature called Problem of the Month (P.O.M.). It presents complete case studies including a description of the situation, measured data, investigation paths, and solution output usually in easy-to-grasp graphical form. The P.O.M. illustrates the use of Weibull and other analysis tools. It is well worth your time. Old problems of the month are available for review as well.

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Workshops/Conferences/Meetings/Schedules/Locations

Wes Fulton and Dr. Bob Abernethy do many public and private workshops for engineers, technicians and managers. The classic presentation is the 3-day COMPLETE Weibull/Lognormal workshop. The newest workshop format is in separate sessions including the 2-day BASIC Weibull/Lognormal Workshop and the 2-day ADVANCED Weibull/Lognormal Workshop. The ADVANCED workshop can be held immediately after the BASIC workshop for the same people or for different people if desired. Holding them back-to-back like this results in a 4-day complete workshop session with a discount for reduced travel costs. These hands-on problem-solving sessions are comprehensive Weibull seminars with COMPLETE SuperSMITH(TM) SOFTWARE INCLUDED! SuperSMITH Weibull software, SuperSMITH Visual software, and SuperSMITH Ybath software are given to every student in the workshops. The regular separate purchase price for these packages is $580.00, $480.00, and $380.00 respectively (as of this writing), and this software is included with the seminar at no additional cost. Each participant also receives The New Weibull Handbook(c), standard Weibull reference by Dr. Bob Abernethy, plus the PlayTIME(TM) computer tutorial of many case studies and ample coaching notes for learning the software. Please Contact Wes Fulton or Dr. Bob Abernethy for pricing and availability for these seminars.

NOTE: Private Workshops include complete training plus the full software package and are presented to you at your facility. They are very cost-effective giving full training for each participant plus the full software package for each participant for LESS than the cost of the software alone! Private Workshop pricing is based on eight participants minimum. Public Workshops are cost-effective when the quantity of participants might be lower.

The table below includes the meeting schedule update for those conferences just held and for new conferences and seminars upcoming. Click here for Weibull/Lognormal Workshop curriculum and agenda descriptions and on-site workshop information. This past year was very busy for Wes and Dr. Bob. In addition to many public workshops for SAE, CTC and others, we have produced numerous private workshops for companies all over the world including government organizations such as the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). If you are interested in a special private workshop for your organization, please call early for the best times to avoid schedule conflicts.

SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITS, ACTIVITIES

[INSTRUCTOR(S)/PRESENTER(S) SHOWN IN BRACKETS]

FUTURE ACTIVITY FOR 2010:

3-10 AUG 2010. TRAVEL.

14-16 SEP 2010. PUBLIC 3-DAY COMPLETE WORKSHOP for RiAC. Seattle, WA (USA). [Wes] Dr. Bob's 3-Day Weibull / Lognormal Analysis workshop taught by Wes Fulton with special guest instructor Bob Rock. Wonderful interaction between attendees from many different industries. Attendees are always encouraged to bring questions and actual data to class for expert review and suggestions. For more information on RiAC public and RiAC-sponsored private workshops please contact RiAC as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

5-8 OCT 2010. PRIVATE 4-DAY WORKSHOP for Cook Medical. Bloomington, IN (USA). [Wes] For information on having a private workshop for your organization please contact Wes Fulton as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

11-13 OCT 2010. PUBLIC 3-DAY COMPLETE WORKSHOP for SAE. Troy, MI (USA). [Wes] Dr. Bob's 3-Day Weibull / Lognormal Analysis workshop taught by Wes Fulton with special guest instructors such as Carl Tarum and/or Dennis Keisic. Great interaction between attendees from many different industries. Attendees are always encouraged to bring questions and actual data to class for expert review and suggestions. For more information on SAE public and SAE-sponsored private workshops please contact SAE as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

7-9 DEC 2010. PUBLIC 3-DAY COMPLETE WORKSHOP for RiAC. Celebration (near Orlando), FL (USA). [Wes] Dr. Bob's 3-Day Weibull / Lognormal Analysis workshop taught by Wes Fulton. Wonderful interaction between attendees from many different industries. Attendees are always encouraged to bring questions and actual data to class for expert review and suggestions. For more information on RiAC public and RiAC-sponsored private workshops please contact RiAC as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

PREVIOUS ACTIVITY FOR 2010:

25-27 JAN 2010. PUBLIC RAMS CONFERENCE EXHIBIT. San Jose, CA. [Wes] On display: The latest Weibull Engineering tools in SuperSMITH™ software from Fulton Findings(TM) plus the latest edition of The New Weibull Handbook© by Dr. Bob Abernethy and the newest edition of the PlayTIME(TM) tutorial booklet. Wes demonstrated the new unique icon layout for SuperSMITH(R) software in the exhibit demonstration session. Thanks for visiting our booth in the exhibit area. For more information on the RAMS conference please contact RAMS as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

15-16 FEB 2010. PUBLIC 2-DAY BASIC WORKSHOP for University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN (USA). [Wes]

6-7 APR 2010. PRIVATE 2-DAY WORKSHOP for American Axle (Sponsored by SAE). Detroit, MI (USA). [Wes] For information on having a private workshop for your organization please contact Wes Fulton as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

13-15 APR 2010. PRIVATE 3-DAY WORKSHOP for Moog. East Aurora, NY (USA). [Wes] For information on having a private workshop for your organization please contact Wes Fulton as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

14-16 MAY 2010. PUBLIC 3-DAY COMPLETE WORKSHOP for SAE. Troy, MI (USA). [Wes] Dr. Bob's 3-Day Weibull / Lognormal Analysis workshop taught by Wes Fulton with special guest instructors such as Carl Tarum and Dennis Keisic. Great interaction between attendees from many different industries. Attendees are always encouraged to bring questions and actual data to class for expert review and suggestions. For more information on SAE public and SAE-sponsored private workshops please contact SAE as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

17-28 JUN 2010. TRAVEL.

13-15 JUL 2010. PRIVATE 3-DAY WORKSHOP for Lockheed Martin Company. Grand Prairie, TX (USA). [Wes] For information on having a private workshop for your organization please contact Wes Fulton as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

21-23 JUL 2010. PRIVATE 3-DAY WORKSHOP for NASA. Cleveland, OH (USA). [Wes] For information on having a private workshop for your organization please contact Wes Fulton as indicated in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

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WeibullNEWS ^TM - from Dr. Bob Abernethy and Wes Fulton, Edited by Paul Barringer

Catch our byline on the latest research update in Weibull analysis. The Weibull Team of Wes and Dr. Bob share their research findings with you before it appears the next paper or textbook. Other researchers and contributors are included with special additions by Paul Barringer. This periodical is now available on the Web on the link below. Contact Wes Fulton or Dr. Bob Abernethy or Paul Barringer if you have questions. Note: Graphics are included in WeibullNEWS.

To access all issues of WeibullNEWS … Click Here >>> http://www.barringer1.com/WN.htm

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Weibull Team

Dr. Bob Abernethy and Wes Fulton are The Weibull Team ^TM responsible for the technical breakthroughs implemented in SuperSMITH® software and documented in The New Weibull Handbook (C). Click here to see pictures of the team members.

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Purchasing?

Prices and descriptions for software and books follow. Please contact Wes Fulton or Dr. Bob Abernethy for the latest update or if you have any questions. Purchase directly from this website (click on selected item below to start) by American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or Check card and allow 1 week for delivery. Purchase from authorized distributors by American Express, Mastercard, Visa, check, money order or purchase order and delivery can be the next business day. Overseas purchases should be prepaid with respect to merchandise, shipping/handling, and any bank charges before delivery begins. Checks must be drawn on a bank with American affiliate. The credit card logos and trademarks shown above belong to their respective banking organizations.

Authorized distributors include Wes Fulton, Dr. Bob Abernethy, Paul Barringer, and others.

Prices/Ordering Information for Software and Handbooks

ITEM	PRICE	COMMENTS
SuperSMITH Software, CD [SSS] NEW ICON LAYOUT!	$ 840.00	Includes Industry Standard FULL version of the SuperSMITH® Weibull software, SuperSMITH Visual software, and SuperSMITH Ybath™ software … NOTE: The price is the base price for SSS upgrades and discounts
The New Weibull Handbook(c) [NWH]	$ 98.00	The global standard Weibull reference book by Dr. Robert B. Abernethy (Dr. Bob)
PlayTIME Tutorial for SuperSMITH [PTT] NEW ICON LAYOUT!	$ 48.00	Tutorial workbook for SuperSMITH® software
SuperSMITH Package (All above) [SS] NEW ICON LAYOUT!	$ 960.00	Bundled and discounted complete self-study course
Weibull New Methods + Video, CD [WNM]	$ 98.00	Tutorial including PowerPoint presentation of 7 case studies, a Word document for detailed explanations, and a 22 minute video (made in the early 1980’s, shown during the Weibull Workshop) with 3 case studies
SuperSMITH Weibull STUDENT [SSWS] NEW ICON LAYOUT!	$ 58.00 (SALE!)	STUDENT version of SuperSMITH Weibull and SuperSMITH Visual software (discounted for student use) for simple analysis with some of the basic tools from the FULL software version

NOTE: All prices are subject to change without prior notice.

UPGRADE DISCOUNTS: Previous owners of software can upgrade to the latest version of the same software for 30% of the current purchase price if the previous version is no more than one year old. The upgrade price is 50% of the current purchase price if the previous version is more than one year old. Another option is to purchase a yearly "maintenance" contract for 40% of the current purchase price payable each year. Maintenance allows the purchaser to upgrade to the latest version at any time during the year length of the contract.

Click Here for Site License, Server Environment and Quantity Price Discounts and more information on Upgrades.

We ship 32-bit software (for Win95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista-and-above).

Standard shipping and handling within the U.S., Canada and Mexico is $20.00 each individual program or handbook. The standard overseas shipping and handling is $40.00 for each individual program or handbook. Standard U.S. delivery is 2-day and standard overseas delivery for many locations is 3-day. Express shipping within the U.S. is available at an additional $20.00 each individual program or handbook. Electronic transmission of the software is possible (see DEMO description with password unlock to FULL status capability). Prices are subject to discount for multiple purchase.

Contact Wes Fulton or Dr. Bob Abernethy for more pricing information.

You can purchase Weibull and reliability software/handbooks from us or from the professional organizations and suppliers listed in E-mail Addresses, Sites & Telephone #'s.

Detailed product descriptions are given in the Software and Handbooks sections.

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SuperSMITH(R) Package Software Version Information

This section describes the latest versions and revision updates.

Latest Revision – SuperSMITH(R) Weibull and Visual Software

5.0BF – 2 AUG 2010

Complete Revision History

Click here for a complete revision history of SuperSMITH(R) Weibull.

Click here for a complete revision history of SuperSMITH(R) Visual.

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