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RM 055: A Conversation with SMTA President Dr. Martin Anselm

RM 055: A Conversation with SMTA President Dr. Martin Anselm

A Conversation with SMTA President Dr. Martin Anselm

My guest today is Dr. Martin Anselm. Martin is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and is also the newly elected President of the Surface Mount Technology Association or SMTA.

Martin also worked for Universal Instruments. During his 12 year career at Universal Instruments, Martin was, among other positions, a Process Research Engineer and Manager of Failure Analysis Services.

Martin completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering through Binghamton University. His research topic involved Copper Nickel Tin intermetallic formation kinetics on electroless Nickel substrates. Martin also completed a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson and an undergraduate degree in Physics from SUNY Geneseo.

 

 

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235 – Preparing for the CMRP with Bobby Lee

235 – Preparing for the CMRP with Bobby Lee

Preparing for the CMRP with Bobby Lee

We’re excited to welcome Bobby Lee on this episode. He started in the maintenance field in his early twenties. He got a two-year degree in Industrial Systems Technologies, after which he worked at Baxter Healthcare. He then proceeded to work for American Zinc Products as a reliability engineer for nearly one and a half years. From there, he joined Eruditio where he’s currently a reliability engineer. During those years, Bobby got involved with implementing reliability engineering programs, FMEAs, RCAs, among others. He’s also managed to get his CMRP, which is what we’d like to know more about.

In this episode, we covered:

  • What is the CMRP?
  • Why would you want a CMRP certification?
  • Other Benefits of having the CMRP
  • And much more!

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SOR 599 Better Performance not Just Fewer Failures

SOR 599 Better Performance not Just Fewer Failures

Better Performance not Just Fewer Failures

Abstract

Chris and Fred discuss what performance actually means. When it comes to reliability engineering … is this simply having fewer failures? NO! There is plenty more to reliability engineering than simply taking a ‘thing’ and simply making it work for longer. How can reliability engineering make more appealing, more functional, and less expensive products? Listen to this podcast for more!
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SOR 598 Standards and Intent

SOR 598 Standards and Intent

Standards and Intent

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Chris and Fred discuss how we use standards for reliability engineering, safety, and other similar fields. Standards have a place in everything we do. But issues come when we stop thinking about the thing we are creating and rely on the standards to guide really important decisions. Why is this silly? Listen to the podcast!
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RRP 129 Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie Talk About the Future of the Show

RRP 129 Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie Talk About the Future of the Show

RRP 129 Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie Talk About the Future of the Show

In their first podcast without Rob, Blair and Steve talk about the direction of the podcast and request feedback from the listeners on what they would like to hear!

You can connect with our new hosts here:

Blair Fraser – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisyourai/

Steve Dobie – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobiesteven/

If your company sells products or services to engaged maintenance & reliability professionals, tell your marketing manager about Rob’s Reliability Project.  If you’d like to discuss advertising on my content, please email me at robsreliabilityproject@gmail.com

Check out my website robsreliability.com and sign up for the weekly reliability newsletter with bonus content. If you like the show, please tell your colleagues about it and follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/robsreliabilityproject/

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/robsreliabilityproject/

Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

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234 – In-House or Contracted Oil Analysis with Bryan Johnson

234 – In-House or Contracted Oil Analysis with Bryan Johnson

In-House or Contracted Oil Analysis with Bryan Johnson

We’re thrilled to have the chairman of ICML, Bryan Johnson, with us. He’s worked at the Palo Verde Generating Station for 30 nearly years as a lubrication engineer. Bryan’s also involved with ASTM, starting about three decades ago. That was due to the creation of an on-site oil testing lab. This became a subcommittee that deals only with the condition monitoring of lubricants.

In this episode, we covered:

  • What are the benefits of on-site oil analysis?
  • How do you know you’re getting consistent results from an analysis?
  • What are the standards to follow?
  • And much more!

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SOR 597 Reliability Tools: Supporting Good Decisions and Adding Value

SOR 597 Reliability Tools: Supporting Good Decisions and Adding Value

Reliability Tools: Supporting Good Decisions and Adding Value

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Carl and Fred discussing the myriad of reliability methods and tools, and how they can be differentiated by how they support program decisions and add value.
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RRP 128 Rob’s Reliability Introduces its New Hosts, Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie

RRP 128 Rob’s Reliability Introduces its New Hosts, Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie

RRP 128 Rob’s Reliability Introduces its New Hosts, Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie

On this week’s episode, I welcome the new hosts of Rob’s Reliability Project, Blair Fraser & Steve Dobie.  In this podcast we discuss the host transition, as well as pervasive issues within reliability.

You can connect with our new hosts here:

Blair Fraser – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisyourai/

Steve Dobie – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobiesteven/

If your company sells products or services to engaged maintenance & reliability professionals, tell your marketing manager about Rob’s Reliability Project.  If you’d like to discuss advertising on my content, please email me at robsreliabilityproject@gmail.com

Check out my website robsreliability.com and sign up for the weekly reliability newsletter with bonus content. If you like the show, please tell your colleagues about it and follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/robsreliabilityproject/

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/robsreliabilityproject/

Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.

 

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RM 054: A Conversation with Michael Ford about Digital Twin

RM 054: A Conversation with Michael Ford about Digital Twin

A Conversation with Michael Ford about Digital Twin

Episode 54: A Conversation with Michael Ford about Digital Twin
Michael Ford and I talk about Digital Twin, its purpose, value, and its future.

Michael Ford, Sr.
Director of Emerging Industry Strategy
Aegis Software

Michael Ford has more than 30 years working within the electronics assembly manufacturing space.

Michael has a degree in Electronics from the University of Wales, Michael started his career with Sony in the UK, creating software solutions as he acquired a broad range of manufacturing knowledge. He spent eight years working in Japan which provided Michael the opportunity to expand his innovation and leadership on a global enterprise scale.

Today, Michael is the Sr. Director of Emerging Industry Strategy for Aegis Software. Having worked with specialized software solution providers in the industry, Michael is an established thought leader for Industry 4.0 and Smart factories. Michael is also actively working on industry standards with the IPC, including his position as chair of new traceability standard, IPC-1782.

Earlier this year, Michael’s Thought leadership on Industry 4.0 manufacturing and development of the IPC Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) was formally recognized when IPC awarded him with the prestigious president’s award.

Michael spoke to me from his office in the UK.

Michael may be reached at:
mford@aiscorp.com

 

 

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233 – Learning from Failure with Jim Fitch

233 – Learning from Failure with Jim Fitch

Learning from Failure with Jim Fitch

We’re excited to have Jim Fitch, the CEO of Noria Corporation and the director of ICML, back. He previously explored ICML 55, the standard around lubrication programs. ICML was founded about 18 years ago as a non-profit. It was to provide certification resources for organizations and individuals who needed certificates for completing their training. Noria Corporation is a for-profit services company that’s 22 years old. It provides training and consulting services globally, relating to oil analysis and lubrication. They also offer transformation services. These are for plants moving from their current state to something closer to the greatest reference state. Noria also publishes machine lubrication magazines among other e-publications. They’re also a conferencing company.

In this episode, we covered:

  • What has Noria learned about failures related to lubrication?
  • How many failures can be attributed to a lubrication-related issue?
  • Do the employees’ skillsets and training levels contribute to failures?
  • And much more!

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SOR 595 Lesson Learned Doing Virtual Work

SOR 595 Lesson Learned Doing Virtual Work

Lesson Learned Doing Virtual Work

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing the timely subject of working from home in the virtual world. Whether you are running a meeting, participating in an FMEA, teaching, or collaborating online, what works and does not work?
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