MTBF to Weibull?
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about the process to convert a MTBF value to a Weibull curve.
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SOR 1186 MTBF to Weibull?
About Enrico Belmonte
SOR 1182 Complex Product Reliability
Complex Product Reliability
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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.
SOR 1178 Networking and Professional Development
Networking and Professional Development
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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
SOR 1171 Changing Conditions and Challenges
Changing Conditions and Challenges
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Enrico and Fred discuss the many ways working on creating a reliable product is difficult.
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SOR 1160 Data Gathering Challenges
Data Gathering Challenges
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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
SOR 1153 One Sample Statistical Paradox
One Sample Statistical Paradox
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Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about using a single sample for testing.
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SOR 1152 Reliability Engineering Compentancies
Reliability Engineering Competencies
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Enrico and Fred discuss the essential or basic skills necessary to be a good reliability engineer.
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SOR 1149 Assume Bugs
Assume Bugs
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Enrico and Fred discuss the idea that no design or development project is perfect.
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SOR 1135 Pitfalls of Reliability Testing
Pitfalls of Reliability Testing
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Enrico and Fred discuss an array of problems that may arise with reliability testing.
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SOR 1113 Data Usage
SOR 1084 Reliability Allocation
Reliability Allocation
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Enrico and Fred discuss various approaches to allocation.
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SOR 1078 Communicating Complex Topics
Communicating Complex Topics
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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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SOR 1063 Test to Pass or Fail
Test to Pass or Fail
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Enrico and Fred discuss two of the most common reliability testing approaches.
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SOR 1058 Use and Environmental Data
How to use data from connected devices for derivation of mission profiles
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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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SOR 1049 The Testing Strategy
The Testing Strategy
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Enrico and Fred discuss a couple of ways to approach planning reliability testing.
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