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Home » Archives for Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Thought Leader

Author of Reliability in Emerging Technology, multiple books, co-host on Speaking of Reliability, and speaker in the Accendo Reliability Webinar Series.


This author's archive lists contributions of articles and episodes.

About Christopher Jackson

Chris is a reliability engineering teacher ... which means that after working with many organizations to make lasting cultural changes, he is now focusing on developing online, avatar-based courses that will hopefully make the 'complex' art of reliability engineering into a simple, understandable activity that you feel confident of doing (and understanding what you are doing).

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SOR 1083 Portable Device Feasibility

SOR 1083 Portable Device Feasibility

Portable Device Feasibility

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss how we assess product feasibility … at the concept stage! Great topic.
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SOR 1082 Equations for Goal Setting

SOR 1082 Equations for Goal Setting

Equations for Goal Setting

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss what equations (if any) exist for setting and optimizing reliability goals … sometimes trading off against other goals. Wo …
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What is Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)?

What is Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)?

What is Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)?

podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson

Well … it’s all in the name … isn’t it. Or is it? Do you know what the difference is between Highly Accelerated Life Testing or Accelerated Life Testing? Do you know what an ‘acceleration factor’ is? Do you know what a ‘failure mechanism’ is? If the answer is no … this webinar will help. Or perhaps you want to estimate the reliability of something that is supposed to last a long time, but don’t have a lot of time to test. Then this webinar can help. Or perhaps all this is good … but you’re scared of complicated equations. Again … this webinar can help!
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SOR 1081 Customer Requirements

SOR 1081 Customer Requirements

Customer Requirements

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss customer requirements when it comes to reliability. How do we get this wrong?
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SOR 1080 Bearing Failure and Analysis

SOR 1080 Bearing Failure and Analysis

Bearing Failure and Analysis

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss how bearings fail. Bearings are among the most common components used in products and systems. So, how do they go wrong?
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The MTBF Sucks Here’s Why

The MTBF Sucks Here’s Why

The MTBF Sucks. Here’s Why.

podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson

Ever heard of the MTBF? A lot of people have. But not many people (truly) understand what it is. For example, is it possible for one product with a larger (better) MTBF to have more warranty failures than another product with a smaller (worse) MTBF? A lot of people think not. But it actually is. And not in just some weird, once in a lifetime sort of way. Lots of products with larger (better) MTBFs fail more often than those with smaller (worse) MTBFs. Confused? This webinar will help!
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SOR 1073 Reliability Engineering Books

SOR 1073 Reliability Engineering Books

Reliability Engineering Books

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss talk about how to ‘rank’ reliability engineering books that are actually based on helpfulness (and perhaps not an algorithm).
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SOR 1072 Psychology and Reliability

SOR 1072 Psychology and Reliability

Psychology and Reliability

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss the psychology behind (bad) reliability decisions. Humans run (and ruin) everything!
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SOR 1065 Fault Tree Analysis

SOR 1065 Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss the basics and uses of fault tree analysis. Chances are that if you have been taught about fault trees, it was for only one of the many ways you could use them.
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What is Weibull Probability Plotting?

What is Weibull Probability Plotting?

What is Weibull Probability Plotting?

podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson

Weibull probability plotting is perhaps the most widespread data analysis tool used in reliability and quality engineering. Some of you might have used it. Some of you might know that it ‘magically’ creates straight lines out of failure data, and the slope and location of that straight line … sort of means something. Good reliability engineers know what these straight lines mean, what it means if the lines aren’t straight, can do things like look at these lines to optimize maintenance regimes, work out if we quality control issues (or not), and lots of other things. And the good news is … if you know how to use Weibull probability plotting – you don’t need to use complex equations!
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SOR 1064 Dismissing Failures

SOR 1064 Dismissing Failures

Dismissing Failures

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss a common problem of dismissing or ignoring failures, especially when they don’t fit your ‘profile.’
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SOR 1060 Excessive Starts and Stops Modeling

SOR 1060 Excessive Starts and Stops Modeling

Excessive Starts and Stops Modeling

Abstract

Chris and Fred respond to a question asked by one of our listeners … who is wondering about the number of ‘starts’ and ‘stops’ on electrical and mechanical systems when it comes to characterizing reliability.
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SOR 1059 EV Battery Life

SOR 1059 EV Battery Life

EV Battery Life

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss the long-term life of electric vehicles (EVs) and other rechargeable batteries, which tend to be longer than predicted. Why?
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SOR 1057 Intermittent Failure During a Test

SOR 1057 Intermittent Failure During a Test

Intermittent Failure During a Test

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss how you analyze the failure data from a test … where failure is sometimes intermittent?
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SOR 1056 Is a PhD Worth It?

SOR 1056 Is a PhD Worth It?

Is a PhD Worth It?

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss the importance (or lack thereof) of having a PhD in reliability engineering. Is it worth it?
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