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In this episode, Etienne Nichols interviews Perry Parendo, an expert in Design of Experiments (DOE), about the practical application of DOE in medical device development. They discuss how DOE can be used to better understand systems, reduce risk, and solve complex problems, especially in R&D and manufacturing processes. Perry shares insights from his extensive career, offering actionable strategies to simplify complex variables, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure a more effective and efficient development process.Key Timestamps:[00:02] – Introduction to Perry Parendo and his background in DOE[05:50] – What is DOE? Perry’s simple, non-technical definition[12:00] – Common problems DOE solves and its application in R&D[22:30] – Risk management and DOE’s role in reducing uncertainty[35:20] – Using DOE in manufacturing processes and real-world examples[48:10] – Common pitfalls and best practices when using DOEKey Quotes:Perry Parendo: “Design of Experiments is a tool to assist in understanding a system. It’