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

Hidden Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the challenges of hidden reliability problems, especially issues that are certain to occur, but not easily observed. When failures are invisible or hidden, they can be missed or ignored. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the importance of making reliability issues visible. Topics include: “If […]

Introducing Risk Management Plan Abstract Greg and Fred discuss why risk is becoming a personal issue to home owners and to all of us.  They discuss aging infrastructure risk, who pays, and how to mitigate these risks. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss infrastructure risks of aging water, sewage, and power systems.  […]

What Happened to Quality? Abstract Greg and Fred discuss quality from engineering and quality points of view.  Greg is developing AI engineering applications.  Greg wants to build, ship, and monetize.  Fred wants to build quality in.  What do you think is the right way? Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss what’s happened […]

Past Good and Bad Knowledge Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the so-called ‘bedrock documents and statistics’ that are used over and over again as if they are universally correct – even though they might have nothing to do with ‘your’ machines or systems. WHY? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the role […]

What is MLE? Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the three-letter acronym ‘MLE’ stands for? Well, it stands for ‘maximum likelihood estimate.’ Ever heard of it? Do you know what it means? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss what the MLE or ‘maximum likelihood estimate’ means … usually when using software to conduct […]

Impact of IoT on Maintenance Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on maintenance and the data feedback to the manufacturer on usage and failure data. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss on the new capabilities of products to connect with the Internet and how they […]

No Trouble Found Issue Abstract Kirk and Fred delve into the crucial topic of managing returned parts and products, even those that are functioning perfectly. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why parts or products returned to the manufacturer seem to have no failure on their test bench. Topics include: The cost […]

Difference Between Quality and Reliability Statistics Abstract Philip and Fred discuss some of the basic differences and similarities between these two types of statistical toolsets. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss why it’s best to fully understand and use all the available statistial tools when faced with either quality or reliability related […]

Dealing with Missing Data Abstract Philip and Fred discuss a few challenges and approaches to deal with missing data. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss what can be done when a dataset has missing data. Topics include: Data collection and storage issues Dealing with data points within the overall dataset Dealing with […]

Pushing the Limits Abstract Greg and Fred discuss pushing the limits for personal and professional development.  Greg discusses wearing a pink tutu to Oregon Country Faire and Burning Man.  Fred discusses pushing the limits for product testing and product development. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss pushing personal, design, and testing limits. […]