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Dianna and Fred discuss the critical process of selecting appropriate reliability tests, maximizing value while avoiding the common pitfalls of over-testing or testing the wrong parameters.
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Corey Dickens, CMRP – Sr. Solutions Consultant at Brightly Software, a Siemens Company – Took to the Smart Factory Hub stage at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (co-located with WestPack and MD&M West) In Anaheim, California on February 4, 2025! Tune in for the full presentation!
You’ll learn about maintenance and how to define it. Sustainability and what that really means. How maintenance, reliability, and best practices of each can literally unlock smart and sustainable manufacturing.
Come for ALL the SMOKE! Joe Anderson, of ReliabilityX, pulls no punches when knocking down random questions about maintenance, reliability, and beyond! Zero preparation and knocks it out of the park real af style!!
Way too much gold in this one to list anything!! Get your dose of SMOKE right now.
How’s that for staying on brand for CMMSradio! Get in here and watch/listen and share your thoughts, agree/disagree, and let’s keep the discussion going!!
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An organization working to create a reliable product or system is made up of people. This is important, as a group of people working together quickly forms a culture. Culture is the idea that there is a set of norms concerning how we do what we do.
Let’s explore how a group’s culture affects its ability to create a reliable product or system. It’s part how we talk about reliability, what tasks, and tests we do. Yet, it’s more about how we each make decisions.
We will also explore the five stages of reliability maturity and how you can determine your organization’s stage. Plus, a few notes on how to improve the reliability culture.
In this episode, we analyze Tesla’s battery development as a case study. We delve into their use of five clear-cut constraint categories that define failure conditions upfront: the Economic filter, Performance filter, Scalability filter, Resource filter, and System filter.
We discuss the challenges engineers face in letting go of projects due to the sunk cost fallacy, where prior investments irrationally influence future choices, leading to the creation of “zombie projects”.
Learn why defining explicit kill criteria before development begins is a vital, often overlooked exercise that saves resources and ensures rational decision-making.
The podcast delves into the pressing issue of workforce health and wellbeing strategies, particularly in high-pressure industries like mining and maintenance. With insights from experts Sandra Lamb, an organizational psychologist, and Simon Brown Greaves, the Chief Mental Health Officer of Australia Post, the discussion addresses various challenges such as job insecurity, high demands, and the stigma surrounding mental illness. A key focus is on the impact of relentless organizational change, which is often underestimated by leadership, leading to significant implications for frontline workers. The podcast aims to explore effective strategies for navigating these challenges and promoting wellbeing in dynamic work environments.
Disclaimer – There are some occasional screen freeze moments caused by the recording studio interface. Blame us for the glitch!! The episode and audio are loaded with gold. We think most folks listen more than they watch. Rather than re-record, and with staying on brand CMMSradio style (real af), we’re putting this out into the wild!! Be sure to call out your favorite image freeze moments with a minute marker and why it’s your favorite.
Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, discusses the role of digital transformation in Industry 4.0, emphasizing its importance for long-term success. He explains that digital transformation varies across industries and companies, with timelines and priorities influenced by factors like size and strategic goals. Winter highlights the importance of a phased, strategic approach and the integration of systems, including CMMS, to enhance efficiency. He also addresses the influence of maintenance maturity on technology adoption and shares insights on Industry 5.0 and AI in maintenance.
A HUGE thank you to Jeff for joining to record this insightful episode!!
GC referenced an estimated 70% failure rate of 4.0 initiatives. Here’s an article for that: https://zaptic.com/has-industry-4-0-f…
Today, we’re continuing our dive into the world of contract manufacturing—a vital piece of the electronics ecosystem.
Joining me are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT Process Engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, President of K & F Electronics.
Both Daniel and Sean represent companies that provide contract manufacturing services to a wide range of customers, helping turn design concepts into dependable, production-ready circuit assemblies.
In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes for a successful relationship between contract manufacturers and their customers. We’ll talk about the types of customers they look for, the challenges they face in today’s manufacturing environment, and the common mistakes that can derail a project if not addressed early on.
Most importantly, we’ll dig into best practices that can help customers and manufacturers work together more effectively.
You may recognize Daniel and Sean. In addition to their day jobs, Daniel and Sean, along with Elias Malfavon Jr. are also co-hosts of the d-code podcast, where they share candid conversations and insights from across the electronics industry.
We’ll hear what inspired them to launch the show and how it ties into their mission of building stronger connections in this field.
So whether you’re an engineer, a buyer, or anyone working with contract manufacturers, this episode is packed with advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Daniel is an SMT Process Engineer at:
Aurora Boardworks
Sean is President of:
K & F Electronics
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Mojan and Fred discuss the range of new challenges facing reliability engineering work.
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Cameron Wight, a reliability engineer, discusses the practicalities of CMMS implementation on CMMSradio, stressing the need for simplicity, effective organization, and procedural approaches to reduce anxiety and improve work quality. He emphasizes that CMMS is a tool whose success hinges on strong people and processes. Key strategies include starting small, using visuals like pictures and videos for better communication, and balancing work order details to avoid both under and overloading. Wight also discusses challenges in adoption, strategies for vendor selection, and the importance of training and clear assessment during the onboarding process.
Mojan and Fred discuss the idea that a product’s reliability is not the same as doing reliability testing.
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Explore the Trades, a non-profit organization founded in 2005, addresses the skilled trades workforce shortage by connecting students to careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Kate Cinnamo, the executive director since 2017, discusses the organization’s efforts to engage students, educators, and families. Through tools like poster programs and skills labs, Explore the Trades promotes trades education, offering free resources to schools and providing hands-on equipment and curriculum. The initiative highlights the high earning potential and fulfilling nature of skilled trades careers, while emphasizing the need for continued outreach to shift perceptions and support future workforce development.
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Rich Malachy, CEO of Malachy Cares, discusses leadership in the commercial food equipment service industry. He emphasizes the importance of maintenance, transparency, and employee well-being, while highlighting the use of technology like XOi software to build trust. Malachy also shares his journey from fieldwork to CEO, the impact of content creation on business, and the growing interest in skilled trades.
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Carl and Fred discuss why it essential for reliability engineers to understand the assumptions that go into any reliability activity.
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