System FMEA
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss a question from a listener about the scope and procedure for a System FMEA, and what is different from other FMEA types.
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SOR 1069 System FMEA
Speaking of Reliability
Let us address your reliability engineering questions. Gain the experience of your peers and accelerate the improvement of your program and career.
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SOR 1068 Risk Planning
Risk Planning
Abstract
Greg and Fred discuss risk planning and why folks don’t do it. And, then they wonder what and why something happened.
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SOR 1067 Phantom Test Results
Phantom Test Results
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discuss phantom test results in reliability testing.
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SOR 1066 Sample Size Considerations
Sample Size Considerations
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discuss sample size considerations for reliability testing.
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SOR 1065 Fault Tree Analysis
Fault Tree Analysis
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the basics and uses of fault tree analysis. Chances are that if you have been taught about fault trees, it was for only one of the many ways you could use them.
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SOR 1064 Dismissing Failures
Dismissing Failures
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss a common problem of dismissing or ignoring failures, especially when they don’t fit your ‘profile.’
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SOR 1063 Test to Pass or Fail
Test to Pass or Fail
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss two of the most common reliability testing approaches.
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SOR 1062 Traditional Reliability Methods
SOR 1061 Adhesives
Adhesives
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss the reliability issues around using adhesives to attach mechanical assemblies.
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SOR 1060 Excessive Starts and Stops Modeling
Excessive Starts and Stops Modeling
Abstract
Chris and Fred respond to a question asked by one of our listeners … who is wondering about the number of ‘starts’ and ‘stops’ on electrical and mechanical systems when it comes to characterizing reliability.
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SOR 1059 EV Battery Life
EV Battery Life
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the long-term life of electric vehicles (EVs) and other rechargeable batteries, which tend to be longer than predicted. Why?
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SOR 1058 Use and Environmental Data
How to use data from connected devices for derivation of mission profiles
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss the value of using real-world usage data to define mission profiles, advocating for a shift from deterministic to stochastic approaches. They touch on the impact of environmental conditions, the risk of selection bias in data analysis, and weigh the cost-benefit of using connected devices to improve design and reliability decisions.
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SOR 1057 Intermittent Failure During a Test
Intermittent Failure During a Test
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss how you analyze the failure data from a test … where failure is sometimes intermittent?
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SOR 1056 Is a PhD Worth It?
Is a PhD Worth It?
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the importance (or lack thereof) of having a PhD in reliability engineering. Is it worth it?
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SOR 1055 Long-form Reading
Long-form Reading
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discuss long-form reading. Is it in decline?
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