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

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Gain the experience of your peers to accelerate improvement of your program and career. Improve your product development process, reliability or warranty performance; or your plant uptime or asset performance. Learn about reliability and maintenance engineering practical approaches, skills, and techniques. Join the conversation today.
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DFMEA and Assumptions

DFMEA and Assumptions

2025-10-20--:--

DFMEA and Assumptions Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a listener question about the assumptions that go into a Design FMEA, relating to manufacturing and assembly. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss assumptions that go into FMEAs, how they are determined and applied. Topics include: Question: if the product meets dimensions, do we […] The post SOR 1115 DFMEA and Assumptions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Listening and Reliability Engineering Abstract Carl and Fred discuss why the skill of listening is essential to successful application of reliability engineering. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the ability to influence others, and how this can be enhanced by listening. In order to achieve reliability objectives, it is necessary to influence […] The post SOR 1114 Listening and Reliability Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Data Usage

Data Usage

2025-10-13--:--

Data Usage Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the need for data analysis. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss Topics include: The data analysis related to the mission profile or use conditions Example on collecting use data to guide testing Consider the use of spare parts use data Enjoy an episode of Speaking […] The post SOR 1113 Data Usage appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Quality Management Systems Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and how they impact organizational performance. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss the implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and how they impact organizational performance. Topics include: Define an integrated system to drive […] The post SOR 1112 Quality Management Systems appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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 Reliability.
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 on Accendo Reliability.
Planned Obsolescence

Planned Obsolescence

2025-09-29--:--

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 Accendo Reliability.
Training Options

Training Options

2025-09-2625:28

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 Accendo Reliability.
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.
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.
Office Hours, Plus

Office Hours, Plus

2025-09-1526:58

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.
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 for HALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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 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 Reliability.
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 […] The post SOR 1101 Team Creativity Techniques appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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 first on Accendo Reliability.
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'? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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 Characteristics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
How HA and FMEA Relate

How HA and FMEA Relate

2025-08-18--:--

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.
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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