SOR 511 Change
Abstract
James discusses the need to focus on change management in order to implement something new in your program
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SOR 511 Change
SOR 510 Measurement Error
SOR 510 Measurement Error
Abstract
Fred discusses the importance of minimizing measurement errors.
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3 Ways to Do Reliability Allocation
3 Ways to Do Reliability Allocation
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
Having a reliability target for your product is excellent. But how does that help all the little design teams, who make their own decisions on all the different parts of your system?
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RM 035: A Conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University
A Conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University
Episode 35: A conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University about cleaning processes and materials.
Dr. Williams has been at SHSU since 2004 teaching Physical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, and graduate courses in Spectroscopy and Thermodynamics. He came to Huntsville from the US-DOE Pantex Plant in Amarillo. He taught at West Texas A&M University for four years after obtaining his Ph.D. from Oregon State University in 1997. He is originally from Fort Worth, and obtained his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992.
He is the author of over two dozen research articles and book chapters covering a broad range of topics, such as cleaning process changes to reduce environmental impacts, contact angle methods for cleanliness verification, prediction of the spectroscopy of aged explosives, and chemical education improvements in Physical Chemistry.
Dr. Williams leads the Cleaning Research Group at Sam Houston State University that studies all aspects of finishing and cleaning of high-value and mission-critical parts in the aerospace, medical, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. His lab has dry vapor spray, ultrasonic, vapor degreasing, and vacuum cycle cavitation cleaning equipment. The CRG formulates and tests azeotropic solvent blends, and measures flashpoint, viscosity, surface tension, and specific gravity. Much of the research is performed and published openly, but the CRG also performs contracted work under non-disclosure for external clients.
Dr. Williams created the Product Quality Cleaning Workshop in 2018 to address the growing need for education on cleaning processes in industry. The next workshop is May 13-14th, 2020 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/wcnjjw5
SOR 509 Reliability Engineering Report Writing
SOR 509 Reliability Engineering Report Writing
Abstract
Chris discusses reliability engineering report writing (yuck). Pretty boring topic. But not nearly as boring as some of the reliability engineering reports. I will (try to) make this as entertaining a podcast as possible. And I will explain the golden rule of engineering report writing – make it a ‘reverse thriller.’ Keen to learn more? Then please listen!
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RRP 092 RCM Blitz with Doug Plucknette
RRP 092 RCM Blitz with Doug Plucknette
On this week’s episode, I welcome Doug Plucknette to the show. Doug is the author of RCM Blitz. We talk all things RCM. Doug gives us his tips, tricks and common mistakes to avoid. I hope you enjoy!
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SOR 508 Why DFR is Essential
SOR 508 Why DFR is Essential
Abstract
Carl discusses why Design for Reliability is so essential to attaining high reliability.
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198-PDM with Martin Blenkers
PDM with Martin Blenkers
All through Europe, America and other emerging economies, the new wave of industrial technologies is bringing a fundamental shift to how we approach operations. With tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning, reliability and maintenance as we know it is being curved in vastly different ways. Martin of Uptime Works helps us get up to speed with how we can start leveraging predictive maintenance strategies to improve productivity and cut on costs.
The points addressed in this podcast highlight:
- What Predictive maintenance is
- The importance of predictive maintenance (PDM)
- Technologies that can strengthen successful PDM
- Major considerations before getting into PDM
MIM 024 Anna Goodman
An Interview with Anna Goodman
On this week’s episode of Masterminds in Maintenance, we welcome Anna Goodman, reliability engineer at ARMS Reliability, on the show!
SOR 507 Celebration of Failures
SOR 507 Celebration of Failures
Abstract
Adam discusses why the reliability engineer discipline is unique in that it encourages the “Celebration of Failures”
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SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea
SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea
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Kirk discusses his experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and systems manufacturing that led him to an understanding and agreement of the radical ideas that Gregg Hobbs was proposing with HALT and HASS methods.
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SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
Abstract
James discusses the importance of balancing key performance indicators
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SOR 504 Eradication of MTBF
SOR 504 Eradication of MTBF
Abstract
Fred discussing just how bad MTBF and related measures are for our profession.
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SOR 503 Profit Today Versus Profitability
SOR 503 Profit Today Versus Profitability
Abstract
Chris talks about what ‘profitability’ is … and it is not ‘profit today.’ Why is this distinction important? Because focusing on profitability takes care of all of your future ‘profits today.’ But it does not work the other way around. There are plenty of contemporary examples about how we can get this wrong – think Boeing and the ‘mess’ it is currently in. Want to learn more? Please listen here!
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RM 034: A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg
A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg
Episode 34: A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg about all things cleaning. Barbara and Ed are the authors of Handbook for Critical Cleaning available here:
https://tinyurl.com/rlomsz2
Barbara and Ed discuss their upcoming Product Quality Cleaning Workshop, in cooperation with Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX and Dr. Darren Williams May 13-14. For more information, please click on the link below:
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/chemistry/cleanresearch/cleaningworkshop.html
