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Ongoing Projects Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the 10th anniversary of the publication of Kirk’s book, Next Generation HALT and HASS:...

25 Year Old Communicator Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss how, for most electronic equipment, technological obsolescence comes well before dev...

Future Reliability Engineering Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the monumental reliability challenges of a mission to Mars. While the fundame...

Best Recommended Option Abstract Chris and Fred discuss which liner is best to use on a centrifugal pump, or make a general recommendation....

Analyzing failure data for repairable systems sounds straightforward—until you start asking the right questions. In this episode, Chris and...

Modeling Maintenance Benefits Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss how to integrate service plans into reliability target planning. They explore...

Why Paper Jams Persist Abstract Mojan and Fred dive into the surprisingly complex world of the “paper jam,” a problem that remai...

Risk Prioritization in FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a question from a reader about risk prioritization in FMEA procedure. Key Points...

Our Unique Role in Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the ongoing challenge between doing reliability work ourselves and enabling ot...

Data Gathering Challenges Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss discuss the challenges of data collection in reliability engineering, prompted by...

2 HALT Objections Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the value of HALT for a product late in a new product development process. Key Points Join...

Clarifying a Point About HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the continued meaning of the acronym HALT, which was originally coined by Gregg...

Dealing with No Failures Abstract Mojan and Fred tackle the common engineering dilemma of what to do when a test concludes with zero failure...

Reasons to Model Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the strategic shift from modeling as a checkbox exercise to using RAM (Reliability, Availab...

Timely Reliability Thinking Abstract Fred shares insights from consulting with over 150 organizations on the perennial struggle between reac...

Modeling and Testing Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the benefits of using failure models with testing. They explore the delicate balance be...

One Sample Statistical Paradox Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about using a single sample for testing. Key Poi...

Reliability Engineering Competencies Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the essential or basic skills necessary to be a good reliability engin...

Why Your Product Requirements are Slipping (and How to Fix Them) Abstract Mojan and Dianna explore the often-murky transition from vague pro...

Reliability in Start-up vs. Established Businesses Abstract Dianna and Mojan discuss reliability in start-up vs. established businesses. Key...

Assume Bugs Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the idea that no design or development project is perfect. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as t...

Effective Leadership Abstract Carl and Fred share their experiences and advices about leadership, and why it is essential to accomplishing r...

Writing Skills Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of writing skills in conveying information to others and influencing the reliability...

Customer Expectations Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the “fuzzy and shadowy” world of customer expectations, discussing how to...

Standard Reliability Methods Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the importance of standard reliability methods within a company, to ensure tea...

Trick Questions Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss questions that can reveal some job candidates’ knowledge or lack of understanding of ne...

Getting Hired Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the process of finding a job in Reliability Engineering Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they d...

Setting up a reliability team sounds like progress—but it often delivers very little. In this episode, Chris and Fred unpack what actually m...

Presenting Skills Abstract Carl and Fred share their experiences in presenting, what they have learned, what is most important in achieving...

Getting and Giving Feedback Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of receiving feedback in improving one’s ability to implement the...

Leaving a Team Better Off Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss how reliability engineers can be most supportive in organizations to enable the mo...

What is In it For Them Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the benefits of Design for Reliability and how to demonstrate them. Key Points Join M...

Podcast Listens Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the almost 10 years of Speaking of Reliability podcasts and podcasting in general. Key Points...

Early Life Failures Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the impact of early life failures on the customer Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they d...

Pitfalls of Reliability Testing Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss an array of problems that may arise with reliability testing. Key Points Jo...

“Build, test, fix” sounds like a sensible approach—but in practice, it often leads to poor reliability outcomes. In this episode, Chris and...

Statistics can feel intimidating—but avoiding it is far more dangerous. In this episode, Chris and Fred explore whether reliability engineer...

AI & Reliability Use Abstract Philip and Fred discuss a few ideas around using AI for reliability work. Key Points Join Philip and Fred...

Selecting Tests Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the critical process of selecting appropriate reliability tests, maximizing value while avo...

Capturing Value Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss capturing value, documenting the cost of unreliability, and speaking the language of manage...

Today’s New Reliability Challenge Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the range of new challenges facing reliability engineering work. Key...

Reliability ≠ Testing Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the idea that a product’s reliability is not the same as doing reliability testi...

Understanding Assumptions Abstract Carl and Fred discuss why it essential for reliability engineers to understand the assumptions that go in...

Good and Bad Meetings Abstract Carl and Fred discuss what makes some meetings really useful and others a waste of time. Key Points Join Carl...

Roofing Material Failure Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the recent failure of his roofing tiles and the testing that should have been done f...

The Future of HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the future of Highly Accelerated Limit Testing (HALT), which is not a life test, despite i...

From MTBF to AI – Rapid Fire Reliability Questions Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss a range of topics in a rapid-fire fashion. Key Poin...

The Right to Repair Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the Right to Repair and how the balance between reparability, reliability, and customer...

The Role of Stories Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of stories in conveying principles to others. At first, it may not come easily;...

Asking Questions Abstract Carl and Fred discuss another of the communication skills: how to use questions in your reliability practice. Key...