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How do the Different Levels of Management Implement Reliability into Product Development Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing the use of reliability tools across the organization. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss the product development process and how reliability tools and methodology can be best incorporated. Topics include: The different levels of [...]

Can MTBF be Used for Software Reliability Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing metrics for reliability software. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss if reliability metrics like MTBF may be used for software. Topics include: With mechanical, electrical or software is there a place where MTBF is the best metric? Software reliability [...]

What Makes a Great Reliability Program? Abstract Chris and Fred discussing a few hallmarks of exceptional reliability programs. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the difference that sets apart those really great reliability programs from others. Perhaps when we think of reliability engineering – we focus too much on engineering. But in practice, [...]

Change in Vehicle Reliability with Autonomous Vehicles Abstract Chris and Fred discuss what likely autonomous vehicle (AV) operations mean to the ‘reliability industry’ given that these vehicles will have completely different operating profiles with perhaps surprising results. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss what reliability means for future AVs. For example, AVs have [...]

GM Announced the Launch of Autonomous Vehicles Abstract Chris and Fred discuss GM’s recent announcement that they were going to start mass producing ‘truly’ autonomous vehicles (AVs) for use by 2019 and how this signals industry’s (not academia’s) intent to ‘make this happen.’ Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss GM’s recent announcement [...]

The Difference of Knowing you Know vs Not Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing the difference between having created a reliable design and knowing why the design you created is reliable. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss the surprises many companies experience when a “work horse” product is followed by a dud. [...]

Challenges with Field Data Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing how to collect field data that can be trusted for product performance analysis and prediction. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss the importance of a structure field data collection and processing system. Topics include: A solid field data collection and control system [...]

Getting Started as a Reliability Engineer Abstract Katie and Fred discussing getting started in reliability engineering along with the importance of the soft skills in the engineering workplace. Key Points Join Katie and Fred as they discuss how Katie and others get started in reliability engineering. Topics include: Interns and Co-ops positions during college – [...]

Why Do Some People Change Jobs Frequently? Abstract Katie and Fred discussing the gig economy and the expectation of careers over a lifetime. Key Points Join Katie and Fred as they discuss the trend that people today are likely to not stay with one company for a lifetime of work. Topics include: Introducing Katie, and [...]

Importance of Planning to Create a Reliable Product Abstract Rob and Fred discussing some of the consequences of not planning for reliability. Key Points Join Rob and Fred as they discuss enabling product reliability in the product development process. Topics include: Product Development Process Planning Ahead for a Reliable Product Enabling Reliability Subject Matter Experts [...]