Reliability Radio brings you the latest information on reliability from Reliabilityweb.com and Uptime Magazine
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Learning SRE, one day at a time.
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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, program assessment and improvement. Catch up or review past events below.
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Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance
Reliability.FM: Accendo Reliability, focused on improving your reliability program and career
Gain the experience of your peers to accelerate improvement of your program and career. Improve your product development process, reliability or warranty performance; or your plant uptime or asset performance. Learn about reliability and maintenance engineering practical approaches, skills, and techniques. Join the conversation today.
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Integrated solutions from Fluke Reliability are built for the present and the future. Our products and services are designed for the assets and team you already have in place. We “meet you where you are” and deliver rapid results on your current challenges. On top of that, our Accelix IIoT platform enables you to add new solutions that can be instantly integrated with your existing technology. In this way, we provide you a practical roadmap for greater IIoT leverage as your maintenance progr ...
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Reliability Matters is a podcast on the subject of reliability of circuit assemblies. Reliability "best practices" and success stories are discussed. This podcast features interviews with experts in the electronic assembly industry. All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more. ...
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Bringing value to you through training and education, taking an in depth look at all things Reliability.
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A daily short reliability engineering tip! For more information, check out robsreliability.com
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Welcome to The Heart of Reliability with Nancy Regan. We focus on Reliability basics because anything without a firm foundation will eventually crumble ~ and that includes Reliability!
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Ash Patel explores the SRE culture and practices at prominent tech organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and Netflix. This series aims to educate organizations going through digital transformation to SRE practices.
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Reliability Engineer or No Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss about the role of the reliability engineer in modern organizations. Key Points Join Fred and Enrico in an engaging conversation about the evolving role of the reliability engineer in organizations and the broader question: Should reliability engineering be a dedicated function, or should i…
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Reliability Radio EP 315: Terrence O’Hanlon, Mastering Reliability with the Profound System of Knowledge
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What if reliability and asset management had a universal system—a framework that could be seamlessly integrated into your organization, no matter its size or industry? In this episode of Reliability Radio, Terrence O’Hanlon (CEO, Reliabilityweb.com) joins Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ of JLL to unpack the Uptime Elements Profound System of Knowl…
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Fundamentals of Allocation podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg The dividing up of a reliability goal is one way to specify reliability goals for specific key elements of your product. Yet, that is not the only purpose of allocation. It can and should be a key practice to get your team working toward a common goal in a unified and collabo…
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On this episode, we’ll dive into the world of electronics testing with an expert within the electronics testing industry, Robert Boguski, President and Owner of Datest. Robert brings 44 years of experience in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic systems. Under his leadership, Datest has beco…
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In capital-intensive industries, effective Asset Management is critical to profitability, ensuring that essential production assets are maintained at the lowest cost while maximizing availability and reliability. Asset Management encompasses three key elements: Work Management, Asset Strategies, and Defect Elimination. These elements, supported by …
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In this episode I explore the challenges of achieving unified observability when integrating with SaaS products and services. I cover: 🌊 The new wave of mega-complex SaaS ⚗️ Challenges integrating SaaS with our observability pipelines 👩🦯 How the lack of SaaS autonomy limits the effectiveness of OpenTelemetry 💰 Paying twice to ingest, store, and se…
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Value of Failures Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss how many companies discard or never get back failed parts or subsystems even though they are high-value gold in the quest to make a more reliable product. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why so few companies realize the value of field failure returns, testing to limits, and the distribu…
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Reliability Tradeoffs Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the tradeoffs involved in developing a reliable product. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss how, during product development, we have to limit the amount of robustness we can achieve so that it is on schedule and cost-competitive. Topics include: HALT is to find weaknesses in new produc…
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Reliability Radio EP 314: Sean Mullen & Melissa Ruth, Culture Matters, Insights for 200% performance.
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In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ, of JLL, dive into the People and Culture at Work framework with industry leaders Sean Mullan (Medtronic) and Melissa Ruth (Cohesive). 🔹 Why it matters: 85% of employees feel disengaged at work, and engaged teams see 202% productivity improvements. 🔹 How reliability connec…
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Service Life Requirements Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss one of the most critical questions in reliability engineering. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred in an engaging discussion on one of the most critical questions in reliability engineering: How long should a product last? In this episode, we dive into the factors that shape reliability targets…
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Getting it Right Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the value of precision maintenance. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss the need to purchase, install, and maintain equipment with precision. Topics include: A mindset to get it right and enjoy the benefits Alignment as an example Rotating equipment benefits significantly with ‘getting i…
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What is the Lognormal Distribution and How does it Help Me podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson Some of you might have heard of the bell curve.' Some of you might have heard that the bell curve' is sometimes called the normal distribution.' There is a reason it is called normal but that is not always obvious. But then there is the lognormal d…
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Today, we’re exploring a transformative topic: AI-based inspection technologies. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we detect, analyze, and address defects in the electronics assembly process, combining precision with unparalleled speed to unlock new possibilities for efficiency and reliability. Our guest today is a leading innovator …
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Competing Risk or Not Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the considerations when the dataset does not have competing risks. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss the difference in data analysis and results when the dataset does or does not have competing risks of failure. Topics include: What are competing risks? The extreme value family of…
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FMEA and AI Abstract Carl and Fred discuss Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Artificial Intelligence. There are emerging integration opportunities and challenges, which will be discussed in this podcast. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the opportunities and pitfalls to incorporating AI techniques with FMEA. Topics include: Discuss…
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How do you decide what training is worthwhile? How do you tell if it is effective training? How much internal vs external training is planned? What are some methods to weigh personal development vs business needs? Can training be tied to department performance? Learn how one maintenance veteran optimized training needs. Speaker: Lee McClish – Direc…
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NUDD Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an interesting question from an Accendo listener. The question has to do with what is called NUDD: New, Unique, Difficult, Different. Specifically the listener’s management wanted to know if their NUDD process could replace FMEA. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they deep dive into NUDD and FMEA. They examine bot…
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Defined Environment Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss that customers may use their products, such as washing machines, in more stressful environments than the design specifies or recommends. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss manufacturers’ specified environmental conditions for use and the fact that most users probably do not know or follo…
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Post-pandemic skill shortages are reshaping industries worldwide, with manufacturing facing some of the most severe challenges. As the demand for high-skilled labor outpaces supply, manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI and advanced technologies to bridge the gap. This webinar delves into how AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape, m…
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Alternatives to a Long ALT podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Life testing a product or component, at times, involves months and months of testing. Even accelerated life testing can take a long time, given the limitation on our ability to cause the proper acceleration for meaningful results. So, what is one to do if waiting 3 months for…
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Today, we’re diving into one of the most transformative innovations of our time: electric vehicles and the vast infrastructure needed to support their growth. Joining us is Brian O’Leary, Global Head of of e-Mobility & Infrastructure at Indium Corporation, a leading expert with deep insights into the electronic assembly industry and its critical ro…
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Lasting Just Long Enough Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the subject of reliability and how appliance manufacturing companies may design for a limited life in order to sell new models. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the need for companies need to sell the new models of their products and the planned or known wear out after the period …
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Make it Less Robust Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss requests to engineers to make it less robust. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss the situation where engineers are asked to make something less robust. Topics include: Planned obsolescence and its impact on product design. Designing products to last a specific time, not too long, not…
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Conference Value Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss conference value: maximizing the benefits of conferences and assessing their value for participation. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss conference value. Topics include: Discover how to make the most of conferences, beyond just attending sessions. Learn the importance of planning ahead…
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Available Reliability Information Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how to deal with trying to find ‘reliability characteristics’ when you don’t have a lot of information. Sound familiar? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they respond to a question about trying to find the reliability of something for a ‘high-reliability’ product in a systems enginee…
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Warranty Analysis for Repairable Systems Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we do warranty analysis … which usually means trying to understand how many things fail during a warranty period (before you need to start paying for it …) Where do you start? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss warranty analysis … based on a question from a lis…
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Starting a Consultancy Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss starting a consultancy. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss starting a consultancy. Interested in becoming a consultant? This episode dives into the realities of starting a consultancy. Listen to learn more about: the consulting career path, which is not always clear cut and involv…
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Today we’re celebrating the end of another incredible year. This isn’t just any episode—it’s a time to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together, highlight some milestones, and share a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made this podcast such a success. Can you believe it? Reliability Matters has now released 159 episodes! It feels like ju…
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Thermal HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss a paper Kirk wrote about how thermal HALT can be a tool for finding marginal signal integrity issues. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s paper on the use of thermal HALT, initially posted on Kirk’s website, acceleratedreliabilitysolutions.com, in 2018, and a re-edited version that Fred r…
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Dealing with Ongoing Changes Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the challenge of adding changes to a product during the development process so that they can design and build the prototypes. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss how companies are adding new features to stay competitive with market developments. Topics include: Automobiles, espec…
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Executing the Plan Abstract Carl and Fred continue discussing the listener question about building an effective reliability program. After discussing some of the finer points about creating the reliability plan, the podcast focuses on execution of the reliability plan. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss some of the finer points about bui…
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Building a Reliability Program Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a voice message received on the Accendo Reliability “speak pipe.” The caller is trying to build a reliability program at his company. The company already has a good testing program, but needs to supplement with support for reliability in design. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they disc…
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Fundamentals of Ongoing Reliability Testing podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) is a class of product testing that aims to identify potential field reliability issues after product launch and before customers experience failures. Typically, done using a rotation of samples directly from production and us…
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Today, I’m excited to introduce the hosts of the D-Code podcast, a dynamic trio of young professionals making waves in the electronics manufacturing industry. With experience rooted in contract manufacturing and stencil fabrication for electronic assemblies, they bring a fresh perspective to the table. Although they’re at the start of their podcast…
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This week I check in and give an update on work, life, and my attempts at bringing to life SRE practices in the world of non-production environment management. You can find the official Slight Reliability podcast website at: https://slightreliability.com/ You can find Stephen at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentownshend/ Twitter: http…
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Getting Started with Vibration Testing Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we get started with vibration testing. We are often told (or feel like) we need to conduct vibration testing on new products and components. But what does that mean? Where do we start? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how you start going about vibration testing…
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Join the Fluke Reliability Condition Monitoring product and service Management for a year in review and sneak peek into the roadmap for 2025. This panel discussion includes Michael DeMaria, head of product management, Steven Hudson, head of analysis services, and Austin Anderson, Product Owner for Azima DLI condition monitoring. This panel will dis…
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MTBF and an Indicator Abstract Chris and Fred discuss this thing called the MTBF … and how it (perhaps!) can be used in some reliability engineering applications … sometimes! Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss if (and how) the MTBF can be useful for reliability applications. But haven’t we been really, really, really adamant that it is …
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What Counts Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a listener question about what type of field or test issues to count when assessing or estimating reliability in a project. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to collect and maintain field and test data when calculating or estimating reliability. Topics include: Do you consider only failures…
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Facilitator and Deep Understanding Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an Inside FMEA reader question: “does a facilitator have to have a deep understanding of the subject matter they are facilitating?” Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the level of knowledge a facilitator must have about there subject being facilitated, in order to be succe…
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Episode 157: What's On Your Workbench? Critical Steps to Avoid Contamination of PCA's During the Rework Process
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On today’s episode, we’ll be exploring the critical steps to avoid contamination on circuit assemblies during the rework process with our expert guest, Gayle Towell. Gayle is the Content Marketing Specialist at AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry. She holds master's degrees in both mat…
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Influence vs Facilitation Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss influence vs. facilitation and the difficulty of trying to do both at once. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss influence vs. facilitation, comparing the roles of when you are a contributor vs. facilitating with peers. Topics include: The need to be a facilitator when in quality…
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8D with ‘G’ Abstract Dianna and Fred introduce a special guest, ‘G’, and talk about the 8 Disciplines method of problem solving. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss 8D with ‘G’, Google’s AI assistant. Topics include: Problem solving and the benefits of a structured approach like 8D (8 Disciplines) The hardest parts about RCA (root cause…
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Can Manufacturing Improve the Design Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how reliability and quality is destroyed by organizations that like to have a ‘razor’ split between design and manufacturing teams. Why? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss when organizations see design and manufacturing functions as distinct, separate, never to talk to…
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Calculate Equipment Reliability Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we can go about calculating equipment reliability … when you only have a small amount of information. Help! Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how you can calculate equipment reliability when you have a little bit of information. This comes from a listener who asked us …
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Fundamentals of Early Field Results podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg At least one group called this the Delta Phase.' It is the period shortly after launching a product and provides a unique opportunity to reduce future field failures and improve customer satisfaction dramatically. The idea is to aggressively identify and resolve any …
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On today’s episode, we’re turning our focus to a pivotal innovation that has transformed design and manufacturing processes: flexible circuits. Flexible circuits have emerged as a game-changer in the manufacturing and design of electronic assemblies. With their unique ability to bend, twist, and conform to complex shapes, they offer unparalleled ad…
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Influence – How to Get It & How to Keep It! Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how to influence decision makers to get your ideas adopted and deployed. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how to get your reliability and quality objectives adopted into a project. Influencing topics include: What are the critical constraints in a project? How t…
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What if laser alignment systems could automatically adapt to different assets, simple-to-complex alignment challenges, and any user's skills and experience? Such adaptability is the hallmark of a new generation of laser alignment technology. With it, alignment jobs get done faster and with higher precision. In this webinar, Keith Chuah, Fluke Relia…
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Do it Right the First Time Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the risks to reliability of having to rework or human handling of circuit boards and rework in general. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss process control and hand soldering and how it increases the reliability risk compared to the original production line produced circuit boards …
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