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Reliable Manufacturing Tool Selection Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the unique set of reliability tools that can be used to improve the manufacturing process. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the selection criteria for tools that support reliable manufacturing. Topics include: Sources of variability Selection Criteria for SPC, Process Control Plans, RCM, [...]

Reliability Tool Selection Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the vast array of reliability tools, and the importance of selecting the vital few most important tools for a given reliability program. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the process for selecting the vital few tools that are necessary for an effective reliability plan. [...]

The world as we know it would cease to function without batteries. And batteries come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. They have to ... because applications come in all sorts of different forms and languages. By extension, battery reliability is key. If you want to hear about some of the challenges for battery reliability design, listen to this podcast.

If you want to know what the difference is between reliability and environmental testing, then listen to this podcast. Because we actually question if there is a difference. Why? Because it is all about intent. It is all about a question you are trying to answer, or decision you are trying to inform. So once you know what information you need, you construct the framework to provide this information. At which point ... does it matter if it is 'environmental' versus 'reliability' testing?

Permission to Learn and Make Mistakes Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the life-long path of learning, which includes understanding the lessons from past mistakes. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the value of learning from mistakes. Topics include: Expectations in making decisions. When a decision is needed, the worst thing is to [...]

Why Do We Start with Identifying Gaps Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the process of developing a reliability plan and how it should begin with the reliability vision, followed by identification of gaps. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss Reliability gap analysis and why this step is so important. Topics include: Always [...]

How to Quantify Reliability Risk Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how confidence can be measured in a program and where is the most value for testing investment. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how confidence can be measured in a program and where is the most value for testing investment. Topics include: How [...]

How to Show Value of a Reliability Test Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how to determine ROI for investment in reliability activities Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how to determine ROI for investment in reliability activities Points Include: Find ways to anchor the benefits of the reliability work to actual dollar values. [...]

Got Enough Failure Mechanism Knowledge Abstract Carl and Fred discussing how to utilize the knowledge of failure mechanisms to improve reliability in product designs. How much knowledge should you have? Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss some of the more advanced applications of failure mechanisms in reliability practices. Topics include: Each mechanism [...]

Reliability Planning and Maturity Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the importance of considering the capability of a company from a reliability point of view and developing the tasks in a reliability plan. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the relationship between reliability plans and the reliability maturity of the organization. Topics include: [...]