In 1988, ALD released the first DOS version of reliability software called RPTB. In 1992, RAM Commander for DOS was released followed by the Windows version in late 1995. In 1998, Spares Optimization, derating modules and Monte-Carlo simulation modules were added. Since then, RAM Commander has quickly become the world’s leading software in the area of reliability and maintainability prediction with the fully integrated FMECA and design/process FMEA. You will not find another R&M software package providing all the modules, options, interface and quality documentation that RAM Commander does.

 

RAM Commander history milestones:
1995 - RAM Commander 6.0 for Windows replaces the RPTB
1998 - Spares Optimization, Derating Modules and Monte-Carlo Simulation modules
1999 - RAM Commander 7.0, the 32-bit version is released
2001 - Fully integrated FMECA and design/process FMEA
2002 - Functional FMECA, ILS support and NSWC
2003 - Integrated Fault Tree Analysis and Siemens prediction method
2004 - Integrated Safety module and FIDES prediction method
2005 - Multi-user work support and IEC 62380 prediction method
2006 - Stress/Strength Analysis, Siemens SN 29500-2005-1 and HTML reports
2006 - Event Trees, FMECA report generator and RCM
2007 - Markov Analysis, Telcordia Issue 2, 217Plus and multilingual database support
2008 - MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List) Module
2009 - MSG-3, faster FTA calculation and advanced security
2010 - New look, FIDES 2009 and reports by MS Word template
2011 - MSG-3 Structural, Zonal and L/HIRF Analysis

2013 - Telcordia Issue 3, NPRD-2011, Binary Decision Diagrams

2014 - UI face-lift, FIDES 2009 Part count and Family count methods, FDAL allocation support

 

To maintain our competitive edge, we have been collecting customer responses and questions. In addition, we have added many new functions to keep RAM Commander current with state-of-the-art technologies.

 

As always, ALD is interested to know how you use RAM Commander. If you have any special applications or hints, or have come across any particular problems, do not hesitate to write us at the addresses listed in the Getting Help section of this manual or use our ALD Software Feedback Form.