Moose Lodge Syndrome
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Greg and Fred discuss how institutions can and should adapt, but often don’t. The result is that even most Fortune 500 companies have a 10 year half life.
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SOR 945 Moose Lodge Syndrome
SOR 944 Check Your (Decision Making) Bias
Check Your (Decision Making) Bias
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Greg and Fred discuss how bias is a part of all of us. Our challenge is that bias impacts our decision making from simple rules of thumb to complex decisions.
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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 this video and these articles on material selection, materials selection and design requirements, and designing optimized components.
RiM 28: Air & Sea: Shared Horizons with David Mangan
Air & Sea: Shared Horizons with David Mangan
In this episode, I spoke with David and we chatted about the parallels across the commercial aviation and defense maritime industry. David shared his experience of what it was like working for an airline and what lessons can be adopted across the defense sector. We talk about the general population’s expectations and how the Airline Industry has been at the forefront of delivering world-class maintenance.
If you have a question for David, you can contact him via Linkedin.
Reliability of a ‘K out of N’ System
Reliability of a ‘K out of N’ System
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
We often use the term ‘system reliability modelling’ to describe any scenario where we need to somehow convert what we know about component reliability into system reliability in order to make a decision. Some of us might have heard of ‘series systems’ that have no redundant components, meaning that the system fails when any component fails. Then there are ‘parallel systems’ where the system fails when the last component fails. But then there are ‘K out of N’ systems that need ‘K’ components out of a total of ‘N’ components to work for the system to work. Do you know when ‘K out of N’ system reliability looks like series system reliability? … or parallel system reliability? … or perhaps you don’t know what series or parallel system reliability looks like? Then this webinar is for you.
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WQW 017: Where are the X-ray Glasses?
Where are the X-ray Glasses?
In the previous episode, I proposed that seeing the world through the lens of process is a superpower. However, you have to develop the superpower—it’s not like Spiderman getting bitten by a radioactive spider. In this episode, we’ll talk in more detail about process and how to develop the skills in analyzing processes in order to see through the lens of process.
RM 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices with Debbie Wade
Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices with Debbie Wade
Today we’re diving deep into the world of precision and craftsmanship—two crucial elements in the realm of hand soldering and rework of circuit assemblies.
Whether you’re a seasoned electronics enthusiast, a hobbyist, or just someone with a curious mind, this episode promises to demystify the art and science behind hand soldering and rework. We’ll be exploring the latest tools, techniques, and trends that define this intricate process, shedding light on the unsung heroes who meticulously bring circuit assemblies to life, or in the case of rework, back to life.
There is archaeological evidence that soldering was employed as early as 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Soldering and brazing are thought to have originated very early in the history of metal-working, before 4000 BC. Sumerian swords from 3000 BC were assembled using hard soldering techniques.
While soldering applications have morphed and expanded over the centuries, the basic “rules” of soldering have not. On this episode, we’re going to talk about an obvious soldering application, at least to my audience, and that’s soldering of electronic assemblies.
From the evolution of hand soldering with numerous technological advancements to the challenges faced by DIYers and professionals alike, we’ve got it all covered, thanks to my subject matter expert guest, Debbie Wade.
Debbie is the managing Director of ART A-R-T, Advanced Rework Technology, a fully independent training organization, which has been presenting various training courses for over thirty years. Debbie has been in the electronics industry for over 20 years with the last 15 of those years at Advanced Rework Technology.
Debbie comes to us very well credentialed. She is the chairperson for the IPC-A-620 Training Committee and IPC European Training Committee, with her Master IPC Trainer status for IPC-A 600, 610, 620, 7711/21 and J-STD 001, she is an expert in the field of fabrication, assembly, process and acceptance of board and cable assemblies.
Debbie has been presented with numerous awards from IPC in recognition of her contribution to IPC standards and training courses.
So, grab your soldering iron (metaphorically speaking), get ready to dive into the flux, and join us as we unravel the secrets of successful hand soldering and rework. Stick around for valuable insights, practical tips, and maybe even a few stories from the trenches of hand soldering and re-work.
Debbie’s Contact Information:
Debbie Wade
Master IPC Trainer
Advanced Rework Technology,
debbie@rework.co.uk
www.rework.co.uk
SOR 943 Failure and Hazard Rate
Failure and Hazard Rate
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the similarities and differences between two terms that many people think mean the same thing.
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QDD 137 From “Fall-Through” to “Follow-Through”: A Proactive Strategy for Design
From “Fall-Through” to “Follow-Through”: A Proactive Strategy for Design
Quality during Design isn’t just an add-on; it’s a fundamental aspect that drives innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction!
Ever find yourself at the tail end of a project, swamped with unfinished tasks, and wondering where things went awry? Are there important recommended actions that the team was excited about that just didn’t get done? These are the conundrums we tackle in this episode of Quality During Design, with a special nod to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Be Useful” for his proactive approach to work. Move from “fall-through” to “follow-up and follow-through”.
We dissect the all-too-familiar scenario of projects saddled with incomplete actions, despite our best-laid plans. We don’t just commiserate—we arm you with a strategy to ensure that things are seen through to the end.
Let’s pull lessons from Schwarzenegger’s tenure as California’s governor and his hands-on approach during crises. We dissect the significance of staying involved and the vital role of follow-up and follow-through. Use this when implementing recommended actions from customer studies to FMEAs. Join us as we cast a critical eye on why management systems sometimes fail in practice and what to do to help ensure success. This isn’t just about weathering audits or ticking boxes; it’s about a commitment to excellence in product and service design.
SOR 942 Field and Operational Time
Field and Operational Time
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Chris and Fred discuss a listener’s question about dealing with different ‘duration’ metrics for their field data … so how do we find things like ‘operating time’ and other age-related metrics that aren’t calendar time that simply aren’t there?
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SOR 941 Risk vs Reliability
Risk vs Reliability
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Carl and Fred discuss whether the reliability community should focus on the body of knowledge associated with risk or reliability. ᐅ Play Episode
SOR 940 When I Know it’s Not Right
When I Know it’s Not Right
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Carl and Fred discuss a question brought up at recent conference: what do you do when you are supposed to do something that you know is not the right thing to do? The context was reliability engineering and management.
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AP 002: Bridging the Gap: APM 4.0 and the Future of Asset Performance Management
Bridging the Gap: APM 4.0 and the Future of Asset Performance Management
Join us in this insightful episode of the Asset Performance Conference Podcast, where we delve into the world of Asset Performance Management (APM) and its evolving landscape. Our host Wim Vancauwenberghe and special guests David Ariens and Omar Thiam from Aveva Select Benelux, share their expertise on how APM is far more than just asset reliability or availability.
Fundamentals of Lessons Learned
Fundamentals of Lessons Learned
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
Within an organization or a team, we collectively know a lot. We, again collectively, have a wealth of information. And, if you follow my Mom’s advice, we learn something new every day. We also forget a lot every day. When we forget something that we learned by making a mistake or error (learning the hard way), we are prone to repeat that mistake or error. [Read more…]
WQW 016: Everything is a Process
Everything is a Process
Attending a high school honor society induction ceremony for my niece, I was witness to how a group of students organized and executed a process. Something they had experienced themselves and which they took ownership for the next generation of students. There was nothing remarkable about the ceremony, but I think it gives us a window into process.
Dr. W. Edwards Deming said “If you can’t describe what you’re doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” (For more information about Dr. Deming: Dr. W. Edwards Deming) Seeing the world through the lens of process is a superpower for making things better.
In this episode, we discuss what a process is, some types of outputs and inputs, and how I would have coached the organizers.
