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Environmental Testing Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the question of using a standard series of environmental test for reliability development. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss standard environmental test suites such as MIL-STD 810 which describe many environmental tests that can be applied depending on the end-use conditions. Topics include: Many of […] The post SOR 906 Environmental Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

A HALT Plan Question Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss a test plan sent to Kirk and how this plan misses the point of accelerated testing. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the fact that many of are labeled by the book titles they have written and yet we know many other important […] The post SOR 905 A HALT Plan Question appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Good Reliability Requirements Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the essence of well-written reliability requirements. They are much more than reliability numbers. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to ensure reliability requirements are proper and adequate. This builds from the definition of reliability. Topics include: What are the four key elements of […] The post SOR 904 Good Reliability Requirements appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Common FMEA Confusions Abstract Carl and Fred discuss common FMEA confusions that come up from time to time. These are condensed from questions that Carl gets from “Inside FMEA” readers. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss common FMEA misunderstandings, and how to simplify the concepts. Topics include: Is it a Failure Mode, […] The post SOR 903 Common FMEA Confusions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Learning What You Don’t Know Abstract Greg and Fred discuss keeping up professionally, which is a requirement these days to continue to be marketable. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss three types of reliability engineers: 1. Those to whom something happens; 2. Those who wonder what or why something happened; and 3. […] The post SOR 902 Learning What You Don’t Know appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Good is Often Good Enough Abstract Greg and Fred discuss form vs. function decision making. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss various elements of form vs. function decision making. Greg and Fred are engineers, who lean towards function, which is often good is good enough. Others may lean towards form. Topics include: […] The post SOR 901 Good is Often Good Enough appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Mil Hdbk 217 Again Abstract Chris and Fred discussing Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss Topics include: point 1 point 2 point 3 Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques […] The post SOR 900 Mil Hdbk 217 Again appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Inspiring New STEM Students Abstract Greg and Dianna discussing how to get involved in inspiring new STEM students. Key Points Join Greg and Dianna as they discuss inspiring new STEM students. How do we get new people interested in STEM? Topics include: Mentoring, being an example, getting them engaged The allure of the engineering decision-making […] The post SOR 899 Inspiring New STEM Students appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

ERM and Reliability Engineers Abstract Dianna and Greg discussing ERM and Reliability Engineers, along with the AI revolution and the current state of quality. Key Points Join Dianna and Greg as they discuss how ERM (enterprise risk management) and reliability engineers relate. Topics include: The history of ERM and its current state. Quality decision-making needs […] The post SOR 898 ERM and Reliability Engineers appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Creating a Culture of Innovation with Quality and Reliability Abstract Dianna and Carl discussing creating a culture of innovation with Quality and Reliability. Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss creating a culture of innovation with Quality and Reliability. Topics include: The innovation continuum, from company culture to individual interactions How to foster […] The post SOR 897 Creating a Culture of Innovation with Quality and Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Quality and Reliability Management: Independence vs. Integration Abstract Carl and Dianna sharing experiences with different forms of managing quality and reliability activities. The importance of independence was compared to the importance of integrating with the design activities. What works, what doesn’t work, and why? Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they discuss different ways […] The post SOR 896 Q & R Management: Independence vs. Integration appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Product Reliability in Complex Supply Chains Abstract Dianna and Chris discussing product reliability in complex supply chains. Key Points Join Dianna and Chris as they discuss product reliability in complex supply chains. Topics include: manufacturers using components used outside of their original purpose relationships between manufacturers and suppliers supplier management cell phones, space products, electric […] The post SOR 895 Product Reliability in Complex Supply Chains appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

If you aren't thinking about things like carbon footprints and sustainability, you are not going to be around for much longer. Can reliability engineering help in this regard? Reliability engineering can be used for all sorts of characteristics like usability, modularity, adaptability, and so on. What about sustainability The post SOR 894 Sustainability and Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Reliability engineering training is a very important part of organizational reliability maturity. But there is a lot of good training, bad training, and lots of stuff in between. Are we going in the right direction? What do you think? The post SOR 893 Where is Reliability Training Going? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Where are FMEAs (and their standards) Heading? Abstract Carl and Chris discussing the future of FMEA, sharing their vision for where this method is headed. Key Points Where are FMEAs (and their standards) Heading? Abstract Carl and Chris discussing the future of FMEA, sharing their vision for where FMEA as a method is headed, as […] The post SOR 892 Where are FMEAs (and their standards) Heading? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Last Minutism Abstract Greg and Fred discussing why do folks wait to the last minute to get important things done. We go beyond procrastination to understand the basics of last minutism. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss practical tips and tools to avoid last minutism. Topics include: What is last minutism behavior? […] The post SOR 891 Last Minutism appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Hero Syndrome Abstract Greg and Fred discuss why heros who fly in to fix a failing project or product recall get all the attention, praise and promotions. But, the folks who maintain the systems day in and day out are often neglected, forgotten, or even dismissed. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss […] The post SOR 890 Hero Syndrome appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

There are lots of different reliability engineering consultants. So it must be easy to become one ... right? Before you take the plunge, do you even know if this is the right direction for you? The post SOR 889 Becoming a Consultant appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Regulations are an important part of a safe and reliable world. But regulations have also failed to save lives, keep things reliable and make the world safe. Sometimes they are essential. Sometimes they get in the way of innovation. Sometimes they give us the false sense of reliability and safety if they are followed (perhaps because they are out of date, or the technology has changed). So what role do regulations have in the world of reliability and safey? The post SOR 888 The Role of Regulations appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Changing Customer Expectations Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing a recent product failure that Kirk had with the manufacturer of his e-bike, and the positive outcome. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s e-bike user caused failure and how the company had a major spare part that they no longer manufacturing. Topics include: […] The post SOR 887 Changing Customer Expectations appeared first on Accendo Reliability.