Japanese Version Of Minitab Available

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Minitab launched its original Japanese-language version of MINITAB in 2004. This update improves translation and adds several features developed in response to customer requests and suggestions, including:

• New statistical capabilities, such as chi-square goodness-of-fit tests for single categorical variable and Poisson distribution
• Enhanced quality tools, including the addition of a one-sided tolerance option to crossed and nested Gage R&R commands
• Expanded graph editing capabilities

Minitab has partnered with Tokyo-based Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc. (KKE), an independent engineering consulting firm, to provide sales, technical support, and training services in Japan. KKE serves Japanese professionals from a variety of trades such as electronics, automotive, heavy industries, aerospace, machinery, and consumer products.

Minitab offers free Japanese-language technical support for Release 14.2. Users can submit online requests for help in Japanese through KKE’s Tech Support site at https://www.kke.co.jp/iit/minitab/regist.html and receive an e-mail response directly from a Japanese-speaking technical support specialist.

Current MINITAB Japanese Release 14 users can download the Japanese 14.2 update free at http://www.minitab.com/support/maintenance/minitabj14_2homepage.aspx or http://www2.kke.co.jp/minitab/maintenance.html A fully functional 30-day demo version is also available at the KKE and Minitab Web sites.

MINITAB Japanese 14.2 can be purchased online from the Minitab Store: https://store.minitab.com

For information about physical product, please visit the KKE Web site at: http://www.kke.co.jp/minitab , e-mail minitab@kke.co.jp or telephone +81-3-5342-1025.