AI and Reliability Planning Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a few ways to use AI during the reliability planning process. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss when and why using AI may be helpful. Topics include: Why having AI great the reliability plan on it’s own is a bad idea. A few […]

System FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a question from a listener about the scope and procedure for a System FMEA, and what is different from other FMEA types. Key Points Join Carl and Fred talk about the essential elements of applying FMEA to larger systems. Topics include: How early should you do a System […]

Risk Planning Abstract Greg and Fred discuss risk planning and why folks don’t do it.  And, then they wonder what and why something happened. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss the fact we live in a world of uncertainty and risk.  Think fires.  Think tariffs.  Think AI.  What do you do about […]

Phantom Test Results Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss phantom test results in reliability testing. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss phantom test results and the challenges of reliability test methods. Topics include: The importance of root cause analysis for test failures. How test rigs and measurement systems themselves can give false positive […]

Sample Size Considerations Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss sample size considerations for reliability testing. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss sample size considerations, tackling the frequently asked question: “How many samples do I need?”. Topics include: Understanding the trade-offs between desired reliability/confidence levels and the massive sample sizes often required. Balancing statistical […]

Fault trees are very useful ways to visualize the logical relationship between events ... like which combinations of components need to fail for a system to fail, or which potential root causes need to occur for an undesirable event to occur. We tend to teach fault trees to unsuspecting students to solve only one type of problem ... and this is wrong! Want to learn more?

Dismissing Failures Abstract Chris and Fred discuss a common problem of dismissing or ignoring failures, especially when they don’t fit your ‘profile.’ Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the problems and hazards that arise when a failure occurs and is ignored. This can be tricky, as it can sometimes be hard to […]

Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss the pros, cons, and pitfalls of designing and running a test that has no failures, or does.

Traditional Reliability Methods Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss a question from a listener about why traditional reliability methods don’t work for modern electronics. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why traditional methods, such as those based on prediction using classical references like Military Handbook 217F don’t work with today’s electronics.. Topics include: […]

Adhesives Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the reliability issues around using adhesives to attach mechanical assemblies. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the use of adhesives and testing the long-term reliability of adhesive bonds. Topics include: Mismatched coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) pose a significant challenge for attaching glass, metals, and polymers. […]