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AP 003: Revolutionizing Asset Performance: The Power of Maintenance Logfile Mining

AP 003: Revolutionizing Asset Performance: The Power of Maintenance Logfile Mining

Revolutionizing Asset Performance: The Power of Maintenance Logfile Mining

Join us on this episode of the Asset Performance Podcast as we delve into the transformative world of AI Maintenance Logfile Mining with Tom Rombouts, the Director of Data-Driven Solutions at I-care. Discover how AI-driven methodologies are changing the game for maintenance managers, asset managers, and reliability engineers, enabling them to achieve higher asset reliability, cost performance, resilience, and sustainability. Learn how I-care’s innovative approach uses AI to uncover hidden issues, optimize maintenance strategies, and drive meaningful improvements in asset performance.

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SOR 948 Atlanta Airport Outage

SOR 948 Atlanta Airport Outage

Atlanta Airport Outage

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Chris and Fred discuss what happened during the ‘2017 Atlanta Airport Blackout’ where power was lost for 11 hours, hundreds of flights had to be diverted, passengers needed to be housed in hotels, and lots of other costly things. Surely this was due to some sort of unforeseeable event bordering on the ‘supernatural?’ Nope. Not even a little bit.
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MC 024 Supplier Selection

MC 024 Supplier Selection

Supplier Selection

Supplier selection involves many considerations from several different perspectives, such as design engineering, quality engineering, sourcing, finance, and shipping and logistics.

In this episode Michael discusses supplier selection considerations based on the materials engineering perspective, with a focus on metal stock and metal components.

To learn more about the supplier selection from the materials engineering perspective check out this video and article.

Supplier Selection on YouTube

https://www.imetllc.com/supplier-selection/

 

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RiM 29: Root Cause Analysis and Defect Elimination with Philip Sage

RiM 29: Root Cause Analysis and Defect Elimination with Philip Sage

Root Cause Analysis and Defect Elimination with Philip Sage

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about Root Cause Analysis and Defect Elimination. I wanted to understand the difference between both and learn where they can be applied. Philip shares his experiences and what defect elimination can do for your organization.

If you want to learn more about Defect Elimination, you can reach out to Philip on LinkedIn.

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QDD 138 Harnessing Team Insights for Risk Analysis using Probabilities

QDD 138 Harnessing Team Insights for Risk Analysis using Probabilities

Harnessing Team Insights for Risk Analysis using Probabilities

Navigating the common roadblocks of team consensus on severity ratings during FMEA or hazard analysis can be challenging. But with the right strategies, your team can capture uncertainty and avoid the pitfall of too many conservative estimates that skew prioritization. Learn how a probability mass function can revolutionize your risk assessment, ensuring a smoother, more accurate process for all stakeholders involved.

 

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Fundamentals of Safety Margins

Fundamentals of Safety Margins

Fundamentals of Safety Margins

podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg

One way to create a robust product or system is to consider all the stresses and design to withstand those stresses. We often do not know all the stresses, magnitudes, and ranges of variation. We know that many materials degrade with time, yet we do not know precisely how much or how fast. We also do not know what new stresses may arise or how stresses will change over time.

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WQW 018: Poor Quality Crashes Companies

WQW 018: Poor Quality Crashes Companies

Poor Quality Crashes Companies

Your company is called the Tesla or Apple of your market. You’ve gotten more investment capital than any other company in your market. The product you sell has a long waiting list of customers. You must be making money hand over fist, right? Actually, you are declared bankrupt. One important element of your company going bankrupt is poor quality in the product and services your company provides. This episode looks at just such a company.

This episode discusses the appeal of the product, the quality problems experienced by customers, and what improvements could have been made to prevent the quality problems.

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RM 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication

RM 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication

Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication

Today, we delve into an increasingly critical aspect of technology and electronics manufacturing – the pursuit of environmentally responsible electronics manufacturing. Our industry has witnessed many environmental revolutions.

The elimination of popular cleaning solvents brought on by the Montreal protocol in 1989, soon followed by strict VOC regulations pertaining to cleaning chemicals.

The switch from lead-based solders to lead free alloys, led by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive, known as RoHS implemented within the EU in 2003 and adopted nearly worldwide, regulations regarding the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) resulting in many countries mandating regulations and programs for the safe recycling and disposal of electronic products, and more.

These regulations and others have inspired some companies to seek eco-friendly alternatives to traditional Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication.

The combination of numerous environmental regulations has resulted in many companies’ implementation of sustainability programs.

As our world becomes more connected, the demand for electronic devices continues to rise, and with it, the importance of mitigating the environmental impact of their production.

On this episode of The Reliability Matters Podcast, I’ll speak with Mark Edwards.
Mark wrote an article entitled “Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication”, which of course, spurred my interest.

Mark works as a Strategic Account Manager within MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, on the global Business Development team for Circuitry Solutions. Mark has been involved in electronics manufacturing since the late 1980’s and brings a passion for process automation, circuit assembly, solders/fluxes, adhesives, coatings and PCB fabrication – all with a focus on repeatability and reliability.

Mark holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and began his career at a defense electronics company in Dallas, Texas (that was later acquired by Raytheon).

Mark has uncovered trends and synthesized customer needs for electronic hardware in the telecommunications, defense, automotive, industrial controls segments in the Americas, and now globally, in his newest role.

Join me as we explore new materials and methodologies, and innovations that are shaping the electronic assembly industry towards a more eco-conscious future.

Mark’s Contact Information
Mark Edwards
marks.edwards@macdermidalpha.com
https://www.macdermidalpha.com/circuitry-solutions

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How to Get Unstuck

How to Get Unstuck

How to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy.

podcast episode with speaker Greg Hutchins

In this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy – based on the Working It book (4.9/5.0 stars on Amazon). Today’s Linkedin review: “A wonderful book by a great author. A must recommend for those who are looking to enhance their skills in the VUCA world.” Ankur Tyagi

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MC 023 Component Design Process

MC 023 Component Design Process

Component Design Process

Michael discusses a high level view of the component design process from the metals engineering perspective.

To learn more about the component design process, check out these resources:

https://youtu.be/4qGDbbBe4g4

https://www.imetllc.com/materials-selection/

https://www.imetllc.com/materials-selection-design-requirements/

https://www.imetllc.com/designing-optimized-components/

 

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