Ten Career Gems for New Reliability Engineers Abstract Carl and Fred discuss our top advice for those starting a role as a reliability engineer for the first time. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Academic question: What do you do when you research a subject and there are no meaningful […]

AI Future of FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the use of AI with FMEA, what works and what does not work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the broad subject of FMEA and AI. We look at early lessons learned, discuss opportunities, and focus on the most important concerns. Topics include: […]

What do Reliability Engineers Do? Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss what do Reliability Engineers do? Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss what do Reliability Engineers do? An RE’s role extends far beyond just crunching numbers and running tests. Topics include: How they act as crucial links between diverse teams Their ability to […]

Enough Data? Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss a common reliability engineering dilemma: do we have enough data? Is data nirvana achievable? Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss a common reliability engineering dilemma: do we have enough data? Is data nirvana achievable? Topics include: Hidden challenges for RE, from too little to overwhelming […]

Risk Monitoring Triggers Abstract Greg and Fred discuss ways to detect and monitor changes in a system.  So, what is the trigger to indicate an event,  threat, or anomaly that can result in a risk.  This becomes critical if you want to focus on the critical few NOT the insignificant many. Key Points Join Greg […]

Reliability Allocation Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss various approaches to allocation. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss the pros and cons of different approaches to reliability goal allocation for subsystems and components. Topics include: Is there value in allocation goals for each component in a system? What is the purpose of allocation? […]

Portable Device Feasibility Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we assess product feasibility … at the concept stage! Great topic. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss product feasibility when it is nothing more than a concept.  There is a lot to unpack here! This comes from a question raised by a Singaporean […]

Equations for Goal Setting Abstract Chris and Fred discuss what equations (if any) exist for setting and optimizing reliability goals … sometimes trading off against other goals. Wo … Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss equations that exist to help you come up with and optimize reliability goals and targets. This comes […]

Customer Requirements Abstract Chris and Fred discuss customer requirements when it comes to reliability. How do we get this wrong? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss requirements … not just yours … when it comes to reliability. What can go wrong? Topics include: MTBF and other wrong metrics. People love the MTBF […]

Bearing Failure and Analysis Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how bearings fail. Bearings are among the most common components used in products and systems. So, how do they go wrong? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how bearings fail, in response to a question from one of our listeners whose organization has […]