Fundamentals of Environmental Testing

podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg

One of the elements of reliability concerns where and how the product will be used. This includes understanding the environmental stresses (such as wind, insects, and temperature) as well as the product's handling, usage frequency, throughput, and other relevant factors.

In some cases, we need to evaluate our product's ability to survive the expected environmental stresses. Conducted well, this testing will provide vital information to the design team about the product's capabilities. It also may reveal design weaknesses.

Let's explore when and how to identify which types of environmental testing should be done. The intent is to conduct specific environmental tests that will provide value to the organization and its customers. Doing any environmental test just because we can is not a valid reason to do so.

This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 12 August 2025.

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