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Introducing Accendo Reliability 2020 Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the new challenges of reliability in the upcoming years. Accendo was originally setup to help reliability professionals in an objective and broad forum. And this appeared to fill a void. Trade magazines are over-bearing, with sponsor adds replacing well thought-out articles. Professional societies are becoming less [...]

What to Learn at a Reliability Conference Abstract James and Fred discussing the many ways to learn while at a conference. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the prep, during, and after a conference steps to increase what you learn from a conference. Topics include: Pay attention – put your phone away, [...]

Introduction to Use Case 7 Abstract Adam and Fred discussing a new concept to test products to their limit. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss the concept of Use Case 7. A new concept to test products to their limits Topics include: What benefit can be derived from testing products in almost [...]

Professional Tidier Marie Kondo … and How we Can Do the Same in Reliability Abstract Chris and Carl discussing how the self discipline of taking care of personal “tidiness” can be applied to improve the organization of reliability activities. Key Points Join Chris and Carl as they discuss what happens when things are kept out [...]

Reliability Engineering versus Management Abstract Carl and Chris discussing the subjects of reliability engineering and reliability management. Are they generally the same subject with different focus areas, or are they based on entirely different bodies of knowledge? Key Points Join Carl and Chris as they discuss the tools of reliability engineering and how they are [...]

How Did You Learn Reliability Engineering? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing how his career path led to being a reliability engineer and meeting a working with Gregg Hobbs. Ph.D. the reliability leader that gave him a new perspective on HALT and HASS. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s path to reliability [...]

Car Reliability Exceptions Declared by Manufacturer Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing his purchase of a new car and the manufacturers environmental condition as declared in the owners manual. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s purchase of a used car, its reliability and safety as the manufacturer qualifying the conditions per the [...]

Being a Great Conveyor of Knowledge Abstract Carl and Fred continue discussing the subject of teaching reliability. This episode builds on SOR 390 Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss some of the finer points about teaching reliability principles. Topics include: Teaching as conveyance of knowledge Teaching vs coaching [...]

Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers Abstract Carl and Fred discussing some of the finer points of teaching the subject of reliability. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the role of teaching. Most reliability engineers, in the natural course of their career, will take on the role of teaching reliability principles to other [...]

Adapting Functionality Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how observations in design limitations may be used for adapting methods of product functionality. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how observations in design limitations may be used for adapting methods of product functionality. Topics include: Look for examples in your life and work where [...]