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Upcoming Online Seminar: IATF 16949 Core Tool FMEA Practical Training

The IATF Technical Training Institute is excited to announce an upcoming online seminar focused on the crucial FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) used in the automotive industry. This seminar will help participants understand the steps needed to create FMEA, the criteria for evaluation, and practical insights for effective implementation.

FMEA is a proactive approach widely applied in the automotive sector to identify potential risks in products and processes, allowing defects to be prevented before they occur. Unfortunately, many practitioners focus primarily on filling out forms, missing the opportunity to utilize FMEA in its true capacity for preventive action. As companies are also required to understand the integrated FMEA aligned with AIAG & VDA standards, mastering the seven-step approach has become vital.

Seminar Overview

• - Seminar Name: IATF 16949 Core Tool FMEA Practical Training
• - Format: Live Online (Zoom)
• - Date: December 10, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• - Tuition Fee: ¥29,700 (includes tax) per participant (discounts for multiple attendees available)
• - Capacity: 12 participants
• - Instructor: Kazumi Uetani, Representative of KQS Quality Solution Partners

Detailed Content

This training program systematically covers FMEA's fundamental concepts, creation procedures, evaluation criteria, considerations for application, and methods of utilization.

Seminar Curriculum

1. Introduction to FMEA
- Understanding the relationships between functions, failures, and failure modes
- Positioning FMEA in the industry
- Key concepts of FMEA

2. History of FMEA
- Evolution of FMEA
- How automotive manufacturers utilize FMEA
- Integration between AIAG (USA) and VDA (EU) FMEA practices

3. FMEA Creation Procedures
- Explanation of the seven-step approach, supplemented by case studies
- Key points in developing D/P-FMEA

4. FMEA Evaluation Criteria
- Hands-on D-FMEA creation exercises

5. Important Considerations for FMEA Application
- Insights into interpreting FMEA outcomes

6. Understanding AIAG & VDA Integrated FMEA
- Hands-on P-FMEA creation exercises

Target Audience

This seminar is intended for professionals involved in product technology, production technology, manufacturing technology, and quality management:

• - IATF 16949 Internal Auditors
• - FMEA Practitioners
• - Anyone interested in enhancing their FMEA expertise

More Information

For further details and to register, please visit: IATF 16949 FMEA Seminar

The IATF Technical Training Institute continues to offer valuable knowledge and skills through its educational services in technical training, e-learning, and seminars that cater to the manufacturing industry.

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