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

Considering High-Temperature Endurance Testing Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the common reliability test which is more than just tossing a few units into an oven. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss evaluating your product using high temperature to accelerate failure mechanism. Topics include: Temperature accelerates many failure mechanisms, not all of the same [...]

Customer Reliability Expectations Change Over Time Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the increased expectations of reliability based on experience with past products Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the rapid change in consumer electronics technologies and length of warranties offered by companies Topics include: Improvements of technological features are the reasons most [...]

How Important is Reliability Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the value of reliability in consumer electronics in comparison to the rapid technological improvements. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s recent upgrade of his own personal technology from older HDTV displays to current UHD (Ultra-high definition) TVs. This leads to the discussion [...]

How Many Units Do I Need to Test Abstract Adam and Fred discussing Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how to estimate quantity of test units needed to demonstrate goal reliability. Topics include: Which formulas are best for estimation when little is know about the design failure modes and distributions. If using [...]

The ROI on Testing for Budget Planning Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the problem of estimate the future benefit for an investment in testing today. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how to estimate the return on investment (ROI) of reliability testing when a product development program begins. Topics include: There is [...]

How Do We Know They Know Their Process? Abstract Tim and Fred discuss the questions and answers that can help buyers and engineers understand whether suppliers can be relied upon to manage their processes and avoid reliability problems. Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they share some ideas about what questions to ask, and [...]

Working With Suppliers During a Recall Abstract Tim and Fred discuss recommended practices when working with suppliers to investigate a major field failure or product recall. Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss the challenges of working with suppliers during a field failure investigation, particularly when the root cause is uncertain, responsibility is shared, and [...]

Mid career advancement suggestions Abstract Carl and Fred discussing part two of their podcast on advancing your reliability engineering career. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss tips and experiences on career advancement. This is the second part of this podcast. Topics include: Things you can do both inside and outside your company to [...]

Getting your reliability engineering career off to a good start Abstract Carl and Fred discussing their personal experiences and tips about advancing reliability engineering careers. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the enablers of reliability engineering careers. This will be a two-part podcast, with the first part focusing on beginning careers and the second [...]

Understanding Customer Reliability Needs Abstract John and Fred discussing the critical need to understand what your customer needs, not what they tell you they need concerning reliability. Key Points Join John and Fred as they discuss the why and the how to sorting out what will meet your customer’s reliability performance expectations. Topics include: The requirements [...]