Accendo Reliability Webinar Series

Reliability engineers are often taught about ‘cut sets.’ But we rarely use them. Many reliability engineers don’t know what they are.

Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Following along the idea stated by Lord Kelvin, “…when you can measure what your are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it…”, we have organizations measuring reliability performance. Not that measuring something is managing it, those are two different activies. […]

Chris Jackson, a speaker on confidence in reliability engineering, unpacks the emotional foundation of decision-making. He reveals that true confidence comes from understanding and trusting information, not just having it. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of superficial confidence in contracts and tests, and highlights the importance of data in engineering decisions. Jackson delves into reliability assessments with tools like Weibull analysis, advocating for a balance of statistical insight and practical experience in product reliability and decision-making.

Fred Schenkelberg, a reliability expert, shares valuable insights into allocation methods essential for achieving reliability goals in product design. He discusses how to effectively divide reliability targets among team members to foster collaboration. Fred highlights simple strategies for implementing reliability allocation, ensuring that teams work towards unified objectives. He also emphasizes the significance of understanding customer and business expectations in setting meaningful goals, enhancing overall system reliability.

Dive into the fascinating world of the lognormal distribution and its connection to the bell curve. Learn how viewing data logarithmically reveals hidden patterns in exponential changes. Enjoy whimsical examples like unicorn weights to grasp probability density functions. Discover practical applications in analyzing tire wear and material fatigue, showcasing how statistical modeling predicts performance and longevity. Explore the complexities of reliability engineering and how the choice between distributions significantly impacts decision-making.

Fred Schenkelberg, a speaker and expert in accelerated life testing, discusses the lengthy process of traditional testing methods. He explores alternatives that streamline the testing process, suggesting that sometimes estimating product lifespan may not be necessary. The conversation dives into the complexities of understanding failure mechanisms and how leveraging existing knowledge can improve reliability assessments. Schenkelberg emphasizes the importance of balancing timely results with accurate data collection in product development.

Let’s explore the range of considerations when designing an ORT to optimize the ORT’s ability to identify field problems efficiently.

Let’s explore the concept of a delta phase and how to implement it in your organization. Plus, how to implement it in various product types.

Dive into the intriguing world of measuring electronic component reliability through FITs. Discover how industries define reliability metrics differently, with fascinating examples like coffee mugs. Explore the complexities of failure rates and statistical models, challenging conventional wisdom. Uncover the decline of product life cycles and learn from the rise and fall of brands like BlackBerry. Finally, gain insights into the longevity of LED lights and the importance of accelerated life testing in making informed engineering decisions.

Let’s examine system effectiveness in more detail. Then, examine an example or two so you can apply this concept to your situation.