Reliability Engineering Basics, Statistics, Accelerated Testing, Program Assessment and Improvement. Listen in on in depth discussions held during the live monthly Accendo Reliability webinar series. We explore topics ranging from reliability engineering basics, statistics, accelerated life testing…
Ever heard of the MTBF? A lot of people have. But not many people (truly) understand what it is. The post The MTBF Sucks Here’s Why appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore why derating is important, the difference it can make, and a few methods to implement derating with your design team. The post Fundamentals of Derating appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Weibull probability plotting is perhaps the most widespread data analysis tool used in reliability and quality engineering.
Product requirements that have the most impact on customer needs should be considered in your design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA) The post Linking Customer Needs to Product Requirements and Robust Design appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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. […] The post Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Want to understand the only way you should be generating confidence when it comes to reliability engineering? The post Confidence is a Measure of You (not our product) appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's discuss a couple of easy ways to accomplish reliability allocation or apportionment then examine a valuable way to use this tool. The post Fundamentals of Allocation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Understand the lognormal distribution and its correlation to the bell curve. Harness this understanding to make crucial decisions. The post What is the Lognormal Distribution and How does it Help Me appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
We examine using our knowledge and the knowledge of others to streamline the testing or avoid it altogether. The post Alternatives to a Long ALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the range of considerations when designing an ORT to optimize the ORT's ability to identify field problems efficiently. The post Fundamentals of Ongoing Reliability Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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.
Electronic component manufacturers use the term 'Failures in Time' of 'FITs' to describe the reliability of their products. But what is a FIT? The post What’s Wrong with Using FITs? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's examine system effectiveness in more detail. Then, examine an example or two so you can apply this concept to your situation. The post Fundamentals of System Effectiveness appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Understand the difference (if any) between FMEAs and FMECAs? ... and How can you make an FMECA work for you? The post What’s the Difference Between FMEA and FMECA? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element. The post Fundamentals of Reliability Goals appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Learn how fault trees can be used for conducting root cause analysis in this informative webinar from Accendo Reliability. The post Using Fault Trees to Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's examine a few principles and tips so you can learn and master what you desire to learn and master. The post Fundamentals of a Professional Development Plan appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Some of you might have heard of the '3 Parameter Weibull distribution.' But what makes this different and (sometimes) helpful? The post 3 Parameter Weibull Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the basics of conducting Pareto Analysis, plus a few different ways to create and modify the plots. The post Fundamentals of Pareto Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
You need to have a good idea of the probability distribution of the TTF of your product when it comes to reliability engineering. The post Understanding (how bad) the Exponential Distribution (is) appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's examine a handful of parametric and non-parametric comparison tools, including various hypothesis tests. The post Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This is where taking a breath and understanding our product before we build the wrong thing fast can really helpful. The post Using FMEA (or Functional) Block Diagrams to Understand Your Item appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the steps necessary to obtain valid and valuable process capability ratios. Then, let's examine how to use this information. The post Fundamentals of Process Capability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Sometimes the equations we need to model reliability are just so complicated that we simply avoid them. Let's use Monte Carlo instead. The post Using Monte Carlo Simulation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Statistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable. The post Fundamentals of Control Charts appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Greg will discuss the critical architecture and design practices that need to be considered in AI product development and deployment. The post AI Product Development and Deployment appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) appears in lots of textbooks and standards, so it must be really important ... right? Well, not really. The post The MTBF and Modeling System Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's examine safety margins and why they are one method to design robust products that also improve product reliability performance. The post Fundamentals of Safety Margins appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
In this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy - based on the Working It book. The post How to Get Unstuck appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
There are 'K out of N' systems that need 'K' components out of a total of 'N' components to work for the system to work. The post Reliability of a 'K out of N' System appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's discuss the idea and basics of a lessons-learned system. Plus, a few examples of how such systems go wrong. The post Fundamentals of Lessons Learned appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
We've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused. The post Risk 101: Future of Quality appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
WeiBayes is useful, and there are quite a few catches. Interested in learning about Weibayes analysis? Join us for this webinar. The post What is WeiBayes Analysis? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
A quick overview of the site and all that it offers: we will examine a few different metrics that show the growth and impact of the site. The post Dealing with Small Sample Sizes appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Risk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA. The post Risk Based Auditing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
A quick overview of the site and all that it offers: we will examine a few different metrics that show the growth and impact of the site. The post Why Accendo Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
ISO 42001 is the new (FDIS) management system standard. Learn how to reposition your work/career/job for this new opportunity. The post ISO 42001 -- 10X Bigger Than ISO 9001 appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fatigue is interesting in that it allows something to fail without it ever being exposed to stresses that are beyond its strength. The post What is Fatigue? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The idea is to explore in detail why we think achieving reliability objectives is best done using a process approach. The post Reliability as a Process appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar. The post How do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
We will discuss the pros and cons of various sources. Plus, let's examine a few ways to use simulations or models. The post Reliability Data appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
"Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. The post AI Decision Making: 'Existential' Threat or Salvation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Reliability Testing is one method to create information, yet may not the most useful or effective approach to create a reliable product. The post Reliability is More than Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Understanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems. The post Understanding Context appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Get an overview of which FMEAs do what and when you would use one instead of the other? Including Design, Process, and others. The post What is the difference between Design and Process FMEAs? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This morning's email included a question on why I was so against using MTBF. This episode is my answer and why one should avoid MTBF The post Why You Should Avoid MTBF appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
After the webinar, you will be able to develop your own framework for risk based, problem solving and risk based, decision making. The post Using ISO 31000 for Risk Based, Decision Making appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
If you want to learn more about MTBF testing and how it might (or might not) work ... then view this recording. The post How Do I Do MTBF Testing? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This episode will focus on how I learned accelerated life testing (ALT) and advice for you in today's world to learn ALT. The post How to Learn ALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Besides discussing what is involved in reliability, let's explore a short list of reasons to use reliability thinking with your team. The post 10 Reasons to Do Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.