Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

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Customer Service and AI

October 6, 2025
Customer Service and AI Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss customer service and AI: focusing on the impacts and challenges presented by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for customer service. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss the critical function of customer service, focusing on the impacts and challenges presented by the adoption […] The post SOR 1111 Customer Service and AI appeared first on Accendo ...
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Consumer Electronics and Cars

October 3, 2025
Consumer Electronics and Cars Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss consumer electronics and cars. Consumer and automotive electronics may share similar technologies, but their reliability challenges are worlds apart. Designing for the stresses of a living room is nothing like designing for the stresses inside a car. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss: […] The post SOR 1110 Consumer Electronics and Cars appeared first o...
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Planned Obsolescence

September 29, 2025
Planned Obsolescence Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss Planned Obsolescence in product development. Planned obsolescence isn't just about making people buy the next model -- it's a complex mix of engineering, business, and sustainability decisions. How do we decide how long a product should really last? Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss: The […] The post SOR 1109 Planned Obsolescence appeared first on Acc...
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Training Options

September 26, 2025
Training Options Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the evolution of ways to learn reliability and failure analysis with so much information available on the internet. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the many different training options for understanding reliability issues Topics include: Internet searches can now provide access to many different sources […] The post SOR 1108 Training Options appeared first on Accend...
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Failure Mechanism Awareness

September 22, 2025
Failure Mechanism Awareness Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the many different failure mechanisms and the need for understanding the failure mechanisms and causes of failures. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why it is necessary to have an understanding of material science and the physics of failure mechanisms to do a thorough […] The post SOR 1107 Failure Mechanism Awareness appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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What's So Hard About Planning

September 19, 2025
What’s So Hard About Planning Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a subject that some people find difficult. How to plan for reliability. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss a key skill in reliability engineering and management: planning. How does one go about developing a good plan to accomplish the goals of a […] The post SOR 1106 What’s So Hard About Planning appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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Office Hours, Plus

September 15, 2025
Soft Skills Plus Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the wide range of soft skills that reliability engineers need to learn, in order to be fully successful in their jobs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss student feedback from a course that Fred recently taught. During his office hours, many students were very […] The post SOR 1105 Office Hours, Plus appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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Overcoming Product Protections for HALT

September 12, 2025
Overcoming Product Protections for HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss turning off the built-in over-temperature production circuits to perform thermal HALT. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the methods for testing the empirical thermal limits of a power supply or circuit board. Topics include: If possible, the thermal over-temperature protection (OTP) devices […] The post SOR 1104 Overcoming Product Protections...
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HALT Late in the Program

September 8, 2025
HALT Late in the Program Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss using HALT for a product that has been in the field and has many documented reliability issues from the initial warranty returns Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the worth of performing HALT on a system after market release Topics include: Determining when to […] The post SOR 1103 HALT Late in the Program appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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The Trouble with Interfaces

September 5, 2025
The Trouble with Interfaces Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss the topic of interfaces, in reliability engineering and FMEA. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they discuss the different types of interfaces, and how they can be included in system reliability models and FMEAs. Topics include: What exactly is an interface? What types of interfaces […] The post SOR 1102 The Trouble with Interfaces appeared first on Accendo Reliabi...
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Team Creativity Techniques

September 1, 2025
Team Creativity Techniques Abstract Dianna and Carl discuss team creativity techniques, especially relating to FMEA. Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss team creativity techniques. Topics include: Boost team creativity: engage all engineers. Silent brainstorming and visuals yield diverse ideas. Socratic questioning builds thoughtful participation. Minimize distractions and manage power for creativity. Focused […] ...
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How do We do 'Reliability Allocation'?

August 29, 2025
How Do we Set Reliability Requirements? Abstract Chris and Carl discuss a listener question on FMEA RPN and connection to reliability requirements. Key Points Join Chris and Carl as they discuss RPN is not a reliability metric and there are better ways to do allocation to set requirements. Topics include: Multiplying severity, occurrence, and detection […] The post SOR 1100 How Do we Set Reliability Requirements? appeared fir...
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How do We do 'Reliability Allocation'?

August 25, 2025
Pitfalls of Reliability Allocation Abstract Carl and Chris discuss the broad subject of reliability allocation. What is it, when is it used, and what are the primary pitfalls to success? Key Points Join Carl and Chris as they discuss setting and allocating reliability requirements. Topics include: What are primary pitfalls to doing reliability allocation? What […] The post SOR 1099 How do We do 'Reliability Allocation&ap...
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Special Characteristics

August 22, 2025
Special Characteristics Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss two of the least understood and potentially powerful FMEA data elements: Special Product Characteristics for Design FMEAs, and Special Process Characteristics for Process FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they discuss the application of Special Characteristics in FMEAs. Topics include: What are some other names for Special […] The post SOR 1098 Special Character...
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How HA and FMEA Relate

August 18, 2025
How HA and FMEA Relate Abstract Dianna and Carl discuss the relationship between Hazard Analysis (HA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss the how HA and FMEA relate and how they can work in synergy to create safer products. Topics include: Fundamental differences and similarities […] The post SOR 1097 How HA and FMEA Relate appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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How FMEA Worksheets can Help (and Hinder)

August 15, 2025
How FMEA Worksheets can Help (and Hinder) Abstract Chris and Carl discuss FMEA worksheets (we know … boring) … but can be incredibly helpful and useful. So what are they and how do they help us? Key Points Join Chris and Carl as they discuss FMEA worksheets, which are an important part of a Failure […] The post SOR 1096 How FMEA Worksheets can Help (and Hinder) appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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Reliability Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

August 11, 2025
Reliability Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Abstract Carl and Chris discuss the changing opportunities and challenges with AI and reliability engineering. What are the positive interactions, and where should we be concerned? Key Points Join Carl and Chris as they discuss their views on the roles that AI can play in reliability programs. Topics include: What […] The post SOR 1095 Reliability Engineering and Artificial ...
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Show Me the Money

August 8, 2025
Show Me the Money Abstract Greg and Dianna discuss how quality and reliability engineers can become AI boomers NOT doomers. Engineers are being challenged with AI. What can and should we do to survive and even prosper in the age AI disruption. Key Points Join Greg and Dianna as they discuss AI opportunities. What can […] The post SOR 1094 Show Me the Money appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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Quality and Reliability Disrupted

August 4, 2025
Quality and Reliability Disrupted Abstract Dianna and Greg discuss your employability in the AI age. So, let’s run a hypothetical. You’re a 22 year old mechanical engineer. You do robotic quality and reliability with a knowledge half-life of 4 years. That means by the time you’re 26 knowledge in your domain has doubled. Let’s say, […] The post SOR 1093 Quality and Reliability Disrupted appeared f...
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Risk or Safety Triggers

August 1, 2025
Risk or Safety Triggers Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how and when to escalate problems and risks. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss resolution and escalation of risk and nonconforming products. Topics include: What is the role of a professional code of ethics? What is the trigger for escalation. What are different […] The post SOR 1092 Risk or Safety Triggers appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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