Reliability - It Matters!

In this episode, I had a wonderful chat with Hongan. He refreshed my memory on the Weibull Distribution, and we discussed the pitfalls of using the wrong distribution and my favourite, MTBF. If this is your first time hearing about Weibull Distribution, then you've come to the right place.

We also talked about a free tool which Hongan has created for all Reliability Engineers - FreeWeibull

If you have a question for Hongan, you can reach out to him via LinkedIn.

Note: All views expressed in this podcast are my own.

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage from Mantua Group, and we discuss Remaining Useful Life. We discuss how to calculate it, its importance, and how we can get it wrong.

Tune in to hear an insightful conversation.

You can reach out to Phil via LinkedIn.

In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Jadhav about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Maintenance and Reliability.

We discuss the implementation of Machine Learning in the Industry, the challenges it presents, and what can be done to implement it successfully.

You can reach out to Sandeep via LinkedIn.

In this episode of Reliability — It Matters, we’re heading to space — and straight into the fascinating world of probability plots, random failures, and what your data really says about your assets.

Our guest, an engineer from Blue Origin, joins us to unpack the crucial difference between looking at failure data for a single component versus an entire fleet. We dig into why probability plots are powerful tools for spotting patterns, busting myths like the misuse of MTBF, and how good (or bad!) data practices can make or break your reliability insights — whether you’re launching rockets or keeping things running here on Earth.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get real insights from failure data — beyond the averages and assumptions — this one’s for you. Buckle up! 🚀🔍

You can reach out to Ayaz through LinkedIn.

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about the MTBF (again), but with a focus on its indiscriminate use to describe electronic component failures.

Phil shares the history of its use and how it has become the de facto metric.

If you want to learn more about how to assess the Reliability of your Electronic components, then you should reach out to Phil through LinkedIn or his website (https://mantua.group/).

In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Asset Management and Reliability Engineering. We talk about how AI can transform Reliability practices and help us make better decisions faster.

If you want to learn more, reach out to Shane through LinkedIn.

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about organizations' challenges with recording failure data and making the most of it, how this affects their ability to make data-driven decisions, and their inability to apply an Asset Management framework specific to their risk profile.

If you want to learn more about creating an Asset Management framework tailored to your needs reach out to Philip Sage throughLinkedIn.

In this episode, Miguel and I discuss Failure Distributions and how to interpret their information. We discuss everything from probability plots to CDFs and PDFs.

If you want to learn more about the different distributions, feel free to ask me or Miguel, and we will be more than happy to help where we can.

In this episode, I enjoyed having Miguel on the podcast. We talked all about misconceptions surrounding reliability in the mining industry. From the common mix-ups between maintenance and reliability engineering to the often-overlooked strategies for enhancing the role of a reliability engineer, we’re tackling it all.

We’ll discuss what it takes to become a better reliability engineer, clarify the distinct responsibilities of maintenance versus reliability professionals, and explore actionable ways to elevate the state of reliability engineering in the field.

So grab your hard hat and let’s break ground on some eye-opening conversations that can transform the way you think about reliability in mining.

If you have a question and want to contact Miguel, you can get in touch via LinkedIn.

In this episode, I speak with Cameron Wight about the importance of enabling maintainers to understand the decision-making process behind the maintenance they perform and why it is important to write the work instructions to allow correct execution and capture the correct level of information. Cameron also shares his experience in the defense, maritime, and communication industries.