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

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? Key Points Join Carl and Chris as they discuss their views on the roles that AI can play in reliability programs. Topics include: What […]

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. Key Points Join Greg and Dianna as they discuss AI opportunities. What can […]

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, […]

Risk or Safety Triggers Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how and when to escalate problems and risks. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss resolution and escalation of risk and nonconforming products. Topics include: What is the role of a professional code of ethics? What is the trigger for escalation. What are different […]

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. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss system models and how most fatigue damage models have many input variables, such as vibration and temperature, that can […]

Connectors Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the reliability of electrical connectors Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the many ways that electrical connectors can lead to system failures. Topics include: The connector manufacturer may design a connector that is slightly modified from a standard reference design, which worked for many applications, but they […]

Ten Career Gems for New Reliability Engineers Abstract Carl and Fred discuss our top advice for those starting a role as a reliability engineer for the first time. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Academic question: What do you do when you research a subject and there are no meaningful […]

AI Future of FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the use of AI with FMEA, what works and what does not work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the broad subject of FMEA and AI. We look at early lessons learned, discuss opportunities, and focus on the most important concerns. Topics include: […]

What do Reliability Engineers Do? Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss what do Reliability Engineers do? Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss what do Reliability Engineers do? An RE’s role extends far beyond just crunching numbers and running tests. Topics include: How they act as crucial links between diverse teams Their ability to […]

Enough Data? Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss a common reliability engineering dilemma: do we have enough data? Is data nirvana achievable? Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss a common reliability engineering dilemma: do we have enough data? Is data nirvana achievable? Topics include: Hidden challenges for RE, from too little to overwhelming […]