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May 17, 2024
Why is PoF so Hard? Abstract Chris and Fred discuss why the Physics of Failure (PoF) is hard to model? … or is it? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how the Physics of Failure (PoF) is seen as hard to use to model time to failure of something. It usually needs […]
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May 13, 2024
MTBF, Really? Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the MTBF … again. And again. People don’t (want to) get it. So here we go again … Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the MTBF and why it should virtually never be used. Why? Topics include: What’s wrong with the MTBF when it comes […]
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May 10, 2024
Finding Failures and Firefighting Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss new product market release schedule pressures, and then after customers start finding reliability issues, the actual firefighting begins. Many times, those who quickly can fix the causes of failures, the firefighters, get many more accolades than those who find and mitigate product weaknesses that become failures during the design […]
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May 6, 2024
Proving HALT Works Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the challenge of showing those new to limit discovery using HALT and proving does find relevant future field issues that either already have occurred in a new released product, or in a product under development. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss finding potential weaknesses […]
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May 3, 2024
A Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) can model system reliability. But it can't model a system without 'you.' And that means you need to keep thinking about how your system actually works. An RBD can help. But it is not by itself the answer!
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April 29, 2024
Where do Confidence Bounds Come From Abstract Chris and Fred discuss where the ideas of ‘confidence bounds’ come from … and perhaps what they mean. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how we come up with things we call ‘confidence bounds.’ What are they? … and how do they help? Topics include: […]
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April 26, 2024
Differing FMEA Approaches Abstract Carl and Fred discuss their overall approach to FMEA, what works and doesn’t work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how they approach FMEA to keep it lean, effective and workable. Topics include: Does a longer FMEA make for a better FMEA? If you have the right FMEA […]
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April 22, 2024
Knotty Detection Abstract Carl and Fred discuss reader questions on FMEA detection, a subject which can be challenging and confusing. Detection is a key part of FMEA during product development as well as in operation. This podcast will discuss some of the “knottiest” challenges with understanding detection in FMEA. Key Points Join Carl and Fred […]
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April 19, 2024
Learning Weibull Analysis Abstract Chris and Fred discuss Weibull Analysis and how it can help you can first take your ‘tentative’ steps to learn more about it. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss Weibull analysis. This is perhaps one of the most talked about forms of analysis reliability engineers talk about. And […]
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April 15, 2024
Learning From Those Closest Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the fact that many times those on the assembly and production lines are the ones that have the most information for assembly issues and causes of failures, yet the information they have is not heard by the engineers and management that could improve it. Key Points […]
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April 12, 2024
Getting Failure Feedback Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the many required tests before market release and post market ongoing reliability testing and why testing is so necessary. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the reasons we have to do so many tests to get the feedback on failures sometimes long after the […]
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April 8, 2024
Data Analysis Assumptions Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance and context of assumptions in data analysis. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss assumptions making decisions using non parametric data. Topics include: What is non parametric data? Why, when, and how to use non parametric data? How to make good decisions using […]
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April 5, 2024
AI Challenges and Opportunities Abstract Greg and Fred discuss AI – both the challenges and opportunities for quality and reliability professionals. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how AI may have the same impact as the discovery of electricity or the steam engine. Both created economic disruption and personal change. So, hang […]
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April 1, 2024
Robustness Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the idea of a robust design for a product or system. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: To improve the ability of a product to withstand unexpected stresses, improve the robustness. Design techniques to improve robustness. Various methods to improve reliability like stress-strength analysis, […]
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March 29, 2024
Vintage Experience Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the value of the experience our co-workers may be able to share. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Accumulated experience over time Tips on helping others share their expertise in a valuable way Tip on effectively sharing your own experiences. Enjoy an episode […]
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March 25, 2024
Shorter Lifespan of Newer Appliances Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal describing how newer appliances tend to have more complexity and shorter lifespans, and what can be done to reverse the trend. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the factors that influence reliability in large, complex […]
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March 22, 2024
Value of Design FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an interesting question from a listener about modeling the money value of Design FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss whether it is possible to predict the cost savings due to design changes driven by Design FMEA. Topics include: The challenge of predicting […]
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March 18, 2024
Lots of organizations really struggle with projecting returns. Big time. They often say the only data they have is the number of things sold in a month, versus the number of products returned. Really? So you have no idea which customer is returning the product? No idea when that customer purchased that product ... even just to confirm it was returned in the warranty period? Most organizations actually have the data ... it's al...
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March 15, 2024
The 2017 Atlanta Airport Blackout was caused by an electrical fire that took out the main power supply cables, ... and the backup power cables that were located in the same tunnel. This simply can't happen when organizations take reliability seriously. So if you want to learn how 'not' to do something like this ... listen to this podcast!
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March 11, 2024
Customer Support Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the challenges as a customer when calling for customer support. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss customer support. Topics include: why current contact methods make it seem that customers are not a priority. the missing link: the problem the customer is facing. how changing the […]
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