Adhesives
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss the reliability issues around using adhesives to attach mechanical assemblies.
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SOR 1061 Adhesives
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 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
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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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SOR 1054 Using RBD Effectively
SOR 1053 A Good Reliability Engineer
A Good Reliability Engineer
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss a simple question of what being a practical and sound reliability engineer means.
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SOR 1052 Confidence Reliability
Confidence Reliability
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss the term “confidence” and its use in reliability engineering
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SOR 1051 Reliability and Safety
Reliability and Safety
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the difference between the body of knowledge of reliability and safety, and how they work together.
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SOR 1050 A Curse of Reliability Engineers
A Curse of Reliability Engineers
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the importance of reliability engineering and customer service working together to increase reliability and safety from the customer point of view. It is very important to understand how customers actually use your product, and customer service staff are uniquely positioned to provide that insight.
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SOR 1049 The Testing Strategy
The Testing Strategy
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss a couple of ways to approach planning reliability testing.
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SOR 1048 Why Set a Reliability Goal
Why Set a Reliability Goal
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the importance of (trying to) set a reliability goal. Simple … right?
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SOR 1047 Review of RAMS 2025
Review of RAMS 2025
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the success or otherwise of the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) 2025 … with a focus on AI. What are your thoughts?
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