Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

Long-form Reading Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss long-form reading. Is it in decline? Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss long-form reading. Topics include: the impact of the digital age on our ability to focus. why detailed reports and documentation are essential for engineering and reliability work. the risks of relying on checklists […]

Dianna and Fred explore the effective use of reliability block diagrams (RBDs) to enhance team collaboration and decision-making. They emphasize starting simply to facilitate discussions and address design goals. A compelling story illustrates how a basic RBD approach led a team to exceed reliability expectations. The conversation also highlights the importance of communication in reliability engineering, including lessons learned from past failures and the benefits of iterative design processes.

A Good Reliability Engineer Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss a simple question of what being a practical and sound reliability engineer means. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the different aspects of reliability engineering and what they need to be a good reliability engineer Topics include: The results of effective reliability development […]

Confidence Reliability Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the term “confidence” and its use in reliability engineering Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss confidence in predicted failure distributions and the use of reliability engineering. Topics include: Knowing how and why a system fails, such as a modem, and the variations in the environmental […]

Reliability and Safety Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the difference between the body of knowledge of reliability and safety, and how they work together. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the different roles and responsibilities of reliability and safety activities. Topics include: What is anticipated misuse of a product, and how is […]

A Curse of Reliability Engineers Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the importance of reliability engineering and customer service working together to increase reliability and safety from the customer point of view. It is very important to understand how customers actually use your product, and customer service staff are uniquely positioned to provide that insight. Key […]

The Testing Strategy Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss a couple of ways to approach planning reliability testing. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss a question about testing everything or not. Topics include: Testing is expensive and must create a meaningful result. One approach is to test everything – difficult, time-consuming, etc. Another […]

How important are 'reliability goals'? Very. How damaging are random phrases (intentions, objectives, sentiments) that sound like 'reliability goals' but aren't? Very.

How did the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) 2025 go? Fred and Chris talk about it for this year!

Building a Reliability Team Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss building a reliability team. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss building a reliability team. Topics include: the difference between being a manager and building/leading a team. why a reliability program should not rely on one person. the importance of business risk and how […]