Soft Skills Plus
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the wide range of soft skills that reliability engineers need to learn, in order to be fully successful in their jobs.
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SOR 1105 Office Hours, Plus
Speaking of Reliability
Let us address your reliability engineering questions. Gain the experience of your peers and accelerate the improvement of your program and career.
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SOR 1104 Overcoming Product Protections for HALT
SOR 1103 HALT Late in the Program
HALT Late in the Program
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss using HALT for a product that has been in the field and has many documented reliability issues from the initial warranty returns
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SOR 1102 The Trouble with Interfaces
The Trouble with Interfaces
Abstract
Carl and Dianna discuss the topic of interfaces, in reliability engineering and FMEA.
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SOR 1101 Team Creativity Techniques
Team Creativity Techniques
Abstract
Dianna and Carl discuss team creativity techniques, especially relating to FMEA.
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SOR 1100 How Do we Set Reliability Requirements?
How Do we Set Reliability Requirements?
Abstract
Chris and Carl discuss a listener question on FMEA RPN and connection to reliability requirements.
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SOR 1099 How do We do ‘Reliability Allocation’?
Pitfalls of Reliability Allocation
Abstract
Carl and Chris discuss the broad subject of reliability allocation. What is it, when is it used, and what are the primary pitfalls to success?
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SOR 1098 Special Characteristics
Special Characteristics
Abstract
Carl and Dianna discuss two of the least understood and potentially powerful FMEA data elements: Special Product Characteristics for Design FMEAs, and Special Process Characteristics for Process FMEAs.
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SOR 1097 How HA and FMEA Relate
How HA and FMEA Relate
Abstract
Dianna and Carl discuss the relationship between Hazard Analysis (HA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
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SOR 1096 How FMEA Worksheets can Help (and Hinder)
How FMEA Worksheets can Help (and Hinder)
Abstract
Chris and Carl discuss FMEA worksheets (we know … boring) … but can be incredibly helpful and useful. So what are they and how do they help us?
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SOR 1095 Reliability Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
Reliability Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
Abstract
Carl and Chris discuss the changing opportunities and challenges with AI and reliability engineering. What are the positive interactions, and where should we be concerned?
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SOR 1094 Show Me the Money
Show Me the Money
Abstract
Greg and Dianna discuss how quality and reliability engineers can become AI boomers NOT doomers. Engineers are being challenged with AI. What can and should we do to survive and even prosper in the age AI disruption.
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SOR 1093 Quality and Reliability Disrupted
Quality and Reliability Disrupted
Abstract
Dianna and Greg discuss your employability in the AI age. So, let’s run a hypothetical. You’re a 22 year old mechanical engineer. You do robotic quality and reliability with a knowledge half-life of 4 years. That means by the time you’re 26 knowledge in your domain has doubled. Let’s say, you’re now 30. Knowledge in your domain has quadruped. Problem: you have not updated your knowledge skills and abilities. Are you still employable.
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SOR 1092 Risk or Safety Triggers
Risk or Safety Triggers
Abstract
Greg and Fred discuss how and when to escalate problems and risks.
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SOR 1091 Keep it Simple
Keep it Simple
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss the challenge of using simple models for one finite element to extrapolate damage scalar metrics to very complex systems.
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