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Carl S. Carlson — Thought Leader

Author of Inside FMEA articles, FMEA Resources page, and multiple books, and a co-host on Speaking of Reliability.


This author's archive lists contributions of articles and episodes.

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PFMEAs can Identify Special Process Characteristics

PFMEAs can Identify Special Process Characteristics

[This is a companion article to “Using Design FMEAs to Identify Special Product Characteristics.” These two articles should be read in sequence.]

Identification and application of special product and process characteristics help to focus assembly and manufacturing processes on the most important areas, in order to achieve the right outcomes.

“Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding” – Brian Greene

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DFMEAs can Identify Special Product Characteristics

DFMEAs can Identify Special Product Characteristics

One of the most important principles in reliability engineering and management is the differentiation between the vital few and the trivial many. The application of special product characteristics uses that principle.

“The whole of science is nothing more than the refinement of thinking.” – Albert Einstein

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SOR 579 Introduction to Facilitation Skills

SOR 579 Introduction to Facilitation Skills

Introduction to Facilitation Skills

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing the broad set of skills that are needed to be an effective team leader.
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SOR 578 Dealing with Interfaces

SOR 578 Dealing with Interfaces

Dealing with Interfaces

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing interfaces and how they can be addressed in reliability programs.
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SOR 572 Minimum Viable Reliability

SOR 572 Minimum Viable Reliability

Minimum Viable Reliability

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing whether there is such a concept as “minimum viable reliability”?
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SOR 571 Safety and Reliability

SOR 571 Safety and Reliability

Safety and Reliability

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing the differences and similarities between safety and reliability, and how to address them in reliability programs.
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Using FMEA quality objectives to audit FMEAs

Using FMEA quality objectives to audit FMEAs

In last month’s article we discussed the most common FMEA mistakes and how to convert them into quality objectives. This month we will focus on how to audit FMEAs, using the FMEA quality objectives as a guideline.

“Twice and thrice over, as they say, good is it to repeat and review what is good.” Plato

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SOR 565 Technical Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

SOR 565 Technical Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

Technical Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing what it takes to be an expert reliability engineer, from a technical point of view.
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SOR 564 People Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

SOR 564 People Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

People Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing the most important people skills that are needed to succeed as an expert in a reliability engineering career.

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The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Convert Them into Quality Objectives

The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Convert Them into Quality Objectives

“Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from poor judgment.” Will Rogers

Much is learned by observing the mistakes companies have made in doing FMEAs. Based on the experience of over 2,000 FMEAs and working with many companies in a wide variety of applications, certain common mistakes show up repeatedly. In this article, I’ll share ten common FMEA mistakes and how to convert them into quality objectives.

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SOR 558 How to Best Use Standards

SOR 558 How to Best Use Standards

How to Best Use Standards

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing the proper role of standards in reliability programs: what makes for good standards, what makes for poor standards, and how to know the difference.
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SOR 557 Use of Models in Reliability Engineering

Use of Models in Reliability Engineering

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Carl and Fred discussing the important role of models in reliability engineering programs.
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Using “Mode of Operation” in FMEA

Using “Mode of Operation” in FMEA

More than one operational mode may need to be considered to ensure that all important failure modes are identified and analyzed in the FMEA. This article focuses on what you need to know about modes of operation when performing FMEAs.

“My favorite mode of transport is hot-air ballooning. It’s so graceful to be blown by the wind, to go where the wind takes you.” Richard Branson

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SOR 546 Working Remotely Well

SOR 546 Working Remotely Well

Working Remotely Well

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing ideas about how to maximize effectiveness while working remotely.
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SOR 545 What to do with 3 Samples

SOR 545 What to do with 3 Samples

What to do with 3 Samples

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing what you can do if you only have 3 samples for testing.
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