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What’s So Hard About Planning Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a subject that some people find difficult. How to plan for reliability. Play Episode

Soft Skills Plus Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the wide range of soft skills that reliability engineers need to learn, in order to be fully successful in their jobs. Play Episode

Overcoming Product Protections for HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss turning off the built-in over-temperature production circuits to perform thermal HALT. Play Episode

HALT Late in the Program Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss using HALT for a product that has been in the field and has many documented reliability issues from the initial warranty returns Play Episode

The Trouble with Interfaces Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss the topic of interfaces, in reliability engineering and FMEA. Play Episode

Team Creativity Techniques Abstract Dianna and Carl discuss team creativity techniques, especially relating to FMEA. Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss team creativity techniques. Topics include: Boost team creativity: engage all engineers. Silent brainstorming and visuals yield diverse ideas. Socratic questioning builds thoughtful participation. Minimize distractions and manage power for creativity. Focused brainstorming solves complex problems. Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field data analysis approaches. Download Audio RSS Show Notes This episode of Speaking of Reliability explores fostering creativity within engineering teams, noting that many engineers are introverted and require specific approaches to balance technical and creative skills. Knowing and effectively utilizing facilitation tools prevents disruptions. A key technique is silent brainstorming, where individuals independently write down their ideas, often using yellow sticky notes, before sharing. This creates a safe environment for introverts to contribute without immediate judgment, while also managing extroverts, leading to a wider array of ideas. The Socratic method is a powerful tool to encourage active participation and critical thinking, helping all team members, especially introverts, gain momentum and engagement over multi-day sessions. It’s also vital to manage power dynamics, such as encouraging managers to attend meetings as participants rather than supervisors, ensuring comfort in speaking freely. Share your experiences, success stories, and techniques for cultivating creativity within teams! Leave us a comment. The post SOR 1101 Team Creativity Techniques appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

How Do we Set Reliability Requirements? Abstract Chris and Carl discuss a listener question on FMEA RPN and connection to reliability requirements. Key Points Join Chris and Carl as they discuss RPN is not a reliability metric and there are better ways to do allocation to set requirements. Topics include: Multiplying severity, occurrence, and detection does not provide a valid risk value. A misunderstanding of critical analysis and the use of failure rates, which are not required Reliability requirements should precede FMEA based on customer and business needs and expectations. Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field data analysis approaches. Download Audio RSS Show Notes   The post SOR 1100 How Do we Set Reliability Requirements? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Pitfalls of Reliability Allocation Abstract Carl and Chris discuss the broad subject of reliability allocation. What is it, when is it used, and what are the primary pitfalls to success? Key Points Join Carl and Chris as they discuss setting and allocating reliability requirements. Topics include: What are primary pitfalls to doing reliability allocation? What are the characteristics of good reliability requirements? Engineering reliability into products Wrong assumptions Consider adding a margin, in system reliability modeling, for errors or things not thought of Goals versus requirements Including reliability requirements in technical specifications Why interfaces need to be included in system reliability modeling Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field data analysis approaches. Download Audio RSS Show Notes   The post SOR 1099 How do We do Reliability Allocation'? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Special Characteristics Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss two of the least understood and potentially powerful FMEA data elements: Special Product Characteristics for Design FMEAs, and Special Process Characteristics for Process FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they discuss the application of Special Characteristics in FMEAs. Topics include: What are some other names for Special Characteristics? What is definition of characteristic, product characteristic, and process characteristic? How can special characteristic be used in FMEAs? Do special characteristics require extra controls in the Process Control Plan? Who defines special characteristics? What are some examples of special characteristics? What is the process to identify special characteristics? How can an FMEA identify candidate special characteristics? The Cause description of a Design FMEA can be used to identify a candidate special product characteristics What happens when too many items are designated as special characteristics? Why is it important to identify only the vital few special characteristics? How can severity and occurrence ratings in an FMEA support designating special characteristics? Why should a company have a defined process to assign special characteristics? Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field data analysis approaches. Download Audio RSS Show Notes   The post SOR 1098 Special Characteristics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

How HA and FMEA Relate Abstract Dianna and Carl discuss the relationship between Hazard Analysis (HA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss the how HA and FMEA relate and how they can work in synergy to create safer products. Topics include: Fundamental differences and similarities How HA can effectively quantify risk by calculating the probability of harm, a dimension often missing from FMEA Practical techniques for identification and collective ownership of ideas Early HA and FMEA in a project can drive design decisions, prioritize testing, and improve overall risk management Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field data analysis approaches. Download Audio RSS Show Notes Hosts Carl Carlson and Dianna Deeney delve into the often-misunderstood interface between Hazard Analysis (HA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and how HA and FMEA relate. While often seen as separate activities, they discuss how these two crucial processes can be integrated to enhance product safety and efficiency. Effective risk management planning, starting at the beginning of a project, is key to successfully aligning HA and FMEA. FMEA typically begins with item identification, followed by describing functions and then failure modes. In contrast, Hazard Analysis often starts by listing high-level hazards such as electrical or physical risks, taking a top-down, system-level view that considers the product’s environment and users. Although a hazard itself can sometimes function as an effect in an FMEA, a significant difference lies in their outputs: HA can lead to a quantifiable probability of harm by combining the likelihood of a hazardous situation with the likelihood of harm given that situation. FMEA, on the other hand, provides a qualitative severity assessment and the likelihood of occurrence of a failure mode and its associated cause, but not the overall likelihood of harm. HA and FMEA can complement each other; for instance, a hazard analysis can inform an FMEA to ensure no critical hazards are missed, or high-severity FMEA findings can prompt a thorough HA. Ultimately, integrating these analyses helps teams prioritize design activities and testing efforts based on a clearer understanding of potential risks. The post SOR 1097 How HA and FMEA Relate appeared first on Accendo Reliability.