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Enrico and Fred discuss the difference between complex and complicated products and what it means for reliability engineering. Using examples ranging from rockets and home appliances to computers and fountain pens, they explore the limits of component-level analysis, the role of system testing, and why surprises remain unavoidable even in well-engineered products.
Enrico and Fred discuss the value of professional networking in reliability engineering. Drawing from their experiences with Accendo Reliability, they explore how sharing knowledge, contributing content, and engaging with experts outside one’s company can accelerate professional growth, strengthen reliability culture, and create opportunities for both individuals and organizations. ᐅ Play Episode
Enrico and Fred discuss the many ways working on creating a reliable product is difficult.
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Enrico and Fred discuss discuss the challenges of data collection in reliability engineering, prompted by a listener working in asset reliability. They explore why gathering useful data is often the most difficult step, how modern connected systems are changing data availability, and why defining the purpose of analysis is essential before collecting data. The discussion also highlights organizational barriers, data quality issues, and the growing role of AI in supporting data analysis. ᐅ Play Episode
Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about using a single sample for testing.
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Enrico and Fred discuss the essential or basic skills necessary to be a good reliability engineer.
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Enrico and Fred discuss the idea that no design or development project is perfect.
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Enrico and Fred discuss an array of problems that may arise with reliability testing.
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Enrico and Fred discuss various approaches to allocation.
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Enrico and Fred discuss a few approaches that may be effective when communication complex topics to others.
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Enrico and Fred discuss two of the most common reliability testing approaches.
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Enrico and Fred discuss the value of using real-world usage data to define mission profiles, advocating for a shift from deterministic to stochastic approaches. They touch on the impact of environmental conditions, the risk of selection bias in data analysis, and weigh the cost-benefit of using connected devices to improve design and reliability decisions.
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Enrico and Fred discuss a couple of ways to approach planning reliability testing.
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Enrico and Fred discuss about the role of the reliability engineer in modern organizations.
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