What Software Are You Using?
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discussing software tools used by reliability engineers: the good, the bad, and pitfalls.
Key Points
Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss software tools used by reliability engineers.
Topics include:
- Different suites of software that they’ve used in the past and what they’re using today.
- Assumptions that need to be checked when using any software.
- When and how we can validate the results that we’re getting with any software solution, including a reality check!
- The types of support options available with different software solutions.
- How to think about any particular software as a tool: when to use it and when not to.
Let us know in the comments: What software are you using?
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Show Notes
Dianna asks Fred what software he’s using now, which opens up a discussion about lots of options, from graphing calculators, open-source software, and software with licenses. They talk about how to responsibly use software, including checking for assumptions and calculation methods and ensuring the results are rooted in reality.
Let them know what software you’re using. Share with the group in the comments at reliability.fm.
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Lee Herman says
There is a package in python called reliability: https://reliability.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
Dianna Deeney says
Hi Lee, Wow – that looks like a great resource. It’s been around for just a few years (since 2019/2020) and was shared by a graduate student because he had troubles finding accessible reliability calculation solutions in what he was using (my issue, too). I now also understand there’s a cross-over relationship between R and Python, so I will keep both in mind as I start to get into these solutions. Thanks for sharing – will definitely look into this more! My best, Dianna