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How Much Do You Need to Know About Reliability? Abstract Philip and Fred discussing the journey of learning reliability engineering. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss the need to know enough to solve problems and to know when you do not know enough. Topics include: The need to learn a little bit […]

Electrical Power Reliability in Texas Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the failures of the electrical grid due to a extreme cold and snow in Texas that was a very rare weather condition in February 2021. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the failure of the Texas electrical grid in Texas this past […]

ALT Samples and HALT Limits Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing two questions from a listener on HALT and ALT. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss two common questions regarding ALT (Accelerated Life Testing) which is to quantify a component or systems time to wear out failure and when do you stop improving […]

Backward Blueprinting to Drive Building a Plan Abstract Philip and Fred discussing the idea of getting clear around what you want to have when working on reliability within a product, system, or program. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss the benefits of understanding the desired outcome of accomplishing a reliability plan. Topics […]

The Need for Proper Reliability Plan Abstract Philip and Fred discussing the difference between a reliability plan and reliability testing. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss a few fundamentals around creating a reliability plan that adds value. Topics include: Who is going to use the results of each specific tasks? Start with […]

There are many (so-called) reliability engineering courses out there that can perhaps help you further your career. But which one should you do? Listen to this podcast to learn more!

How doe reliability engineering relate with probability and statistics? If you read a reliability engineering textbook or complete a reliability engineering course, you would think that the only thing reliability engineers do is probability and statistics. But reliability engineering happens at the point of decision. Which may or may not be influenced by a statistical analysis. Want to learn more? Listen to this podcast.

What to Do to Avoid Outdated Methods Abstract This is part two of a discussion Kirk and Fred have over a recent ASQ newsletter with CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) test sample questions at the end. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss what to do about the perpetuation of many of the misleading […]

Why Do We Use Outdated Methods Abstract This is the first part of two podcast that Kirk and Fred have on a recent ASQ Newsletter with sample CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) test questions at the end and how outdated and for Kirk how it is perpetuating irrelevant and misleading reliability paradigms Key Points Join Kirk […]

Reliability engineering textbooks are full of things that look technical and valuable, but are typically based on outdated concepts and approaches. And this continues to be reinforced by much of the reliability engineering industry to this day. Want to learn more? Check out this podcast.