Reliability and Vacations
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Chris and Fred discuss reliability engineering … and vacations/holidays! … how are we going to make this topic relevant …
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SOR 1009 Reliability and Vacations
SOR 1008 Doing Calculations
Doing Calculations
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Chris and Fred discuss how to calculate ‘confidence’ and other things regarding probability and statistics … particularly as it applies to reliability!
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Fundamentals of System Effectiveness
Fundamentals of System Effectiveness
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
System or Operational Effectiveness is comprised of three elements. An early definition included capability, reliability, and availability. Another early definition included availability, dependability, and capability. In essence, can the system do what it’s supposed to do? Is it ready when needed? And is it able to work without failure long enough?
Let’s examine system effectiveness and its factors or elements in more detail. Then, examine an example or two so you can apply this concept to your situation.
RM 153: Contract Manufacturing Best Practices with Adrian Leal
Contract Manufacturing Best Practices with Adrian Leal
If you’re part of the electronics landscape, you’ve likely encountered the role contract manufacturers play — and it’s a critical one. These specialized partners bridge the gap between design innovation and full-scale production, bringing efficiency, expertise, and flexibility to the table.
SOR 1007 Pace of Facilitating
Pace of Facilitating
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Carl and Fred discuss the ideal pace for teaching and facilitating teams. Too fast and students or team members cannot keep up. Too slow and the team loses interest.
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SOR 1006 Reliability Ethics
Reliability Ethics
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Carl and Fred discuss the broad subject of reliability ethics, what it means, and how it impacts reliability professionals.
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QDD 153 Myths of Product Development – Part 1
Myths of Product Development – Part 1
There are myths of product development that Quality can help with.
How do we integrate quality with product development? Using quality tools and techniques early in the design phase can lead to more successful outcomes. But we cannot do it by treating the product development process like a manufacturing process.
Listen to this Part 1 as we unpack Harvard Business Review’s “The Six Myths of Product Development” by Stefan Thomke and Donald Reinersten. We review three of the six myths in the article, revealing the misconceptions around resource allocation, batch processing, and rigid development plans.
Join us as we review why treating a product development process like a manufacturing process is riddled with pitfalls. The reasons why it doesn’t work provides us understanding to what we CAN use quality tools and techniques to do to improve product development.
This is Part 1. Tune into the next episode for Part 2, where we will review the remaining three myths of product development.
SOR 1005 Tech Obsolescence
Tech Obsolescence
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Kirk and Fred discuss long-term reliability and the speed of technological obsolescence.
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SOR 1004 Confirmation Bias with HALT
Confirmation Bias with HALT
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Kirk and Fred discuss the problem or benefits of having confirmation bias, where we accept or reject test results based on expectations.
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What’s the Difference Between FMEA and FMECA?
What’s the Difference Between FMEA and FMECA?
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
And the answer is not ‘the letter C.’ A FMEA is a group activity that follows a logical (and time-proven) structure to effectively ‘brainstorm’ what are called ‘corrective actions’ for existing or likely problems in design and manufacture of products. Production teams that comprise designers, engineers, technicians and manufacturers typically have a wealth of existing knowledge and understanding of the product being developed. But some people will tell you that an FMECA is not an FMEA. And many government agencies, in particular, demand FMECAs over FMEAs. Interested to understand the difference (if any) between FMEAs and FMECAs? … and How can you make an FMECA work for you? Join us at this webinar!
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RM 152: High-Reliability Solder Paste Selection Best Practices
High-Reliability Solder Paste Selection Best Practices
As the demand for more durable and dependable electronics continues to rise across industries, the choice of soldering materials, such as solder paste, plays a pivotal role in determining the reliability of these devices. We’ll discuss how selecting the right solder paste can influence performance and longevity, and we’ll hear from an industry expert about the latest advancements and best practices in soldering material technology.
SOR 1003 Risks of Persistence
Risk of Persistence
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Greg and Fred discuss the risks of persisting in a project or in life when you know there are risks. In poker terms, “do you hold em’ or fold em’? What do companies do when they’ve sunk a lot of costs and know the ROI of their project is vaporizing? What do you do when you know you’re losing. Fight on. Or, walk away. The risks of persistence is what we face all the time.
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SOR 1002 Decline of Quality
Decline of Quality
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Greg and Fred discuss the future of quality and reliability professions. The average age of the quality professional is getting older. Fewer people are entering the profession. So, where is the profession going?
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QDD 152 Engineering Careers: A Panel Discussion with ‘Brilliant!’ and ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’’
Engineering Careers: A Panel Discussion with ‘Brilliant!’ and ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’’
Join Steven Giako and Dianna Deeney in a panel discussion of central themes in the books Brilliant! Shuji Nakamura And the Revolution in Lighting Technology and How to Win Friends and Influence People.
How do these two books relate with one another, and what lessons can be learned by combining and contrasting their messages? How can the story in Brilliant! relate to the advice given in How to Win Friends and Influence People? What are potential lessons learned for engineers today who are leading in the edges of innovation?
The reviewers explore these two books together by combining common themes for discussion points and add their own experiences from their engineering careers. Their goals are to link literature to current-day challenges and for participants to:
- Gain different perspectives, both from literature and from the reviewers.
- Get inspired toward action: to try something new, read one of the books, or make new connections with others.
- Inspire others in their engineering work.
SOR 1001 Practice Data Sets
Practice Data Sets
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Chris and Fred discuss the ability to get ‘data sets’ to practice reliability analysis on! … sounds like a party …
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