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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.
Decision Room Carry Problem Abstract Dianna and Mojan discuss the decision room carry problem. Key Points Join Dianna and Mojan as they discuss “decision room carrying,” comparing how decisions are made in one room versus how they are executed by the teams responsible for carrying them out. Topics include: Why decisions made in isolated rooms […]
When to Use Sensors Abstract Not every single piece of data is worth collecting. Join Mojan and Dianna as they explore how to think strategically about sensors and monitoring systems. From health tracking wearables that collect “almost too much data” to manufacturing floors transformed by AI-enabled sensors, they discuss when sensors actually drive better decisions—and when […]
A widespread internet outage affecting services such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Reddit and Discord wasn't caused by hackers or a software bug—it was likely triggered by damage to critical fibre optic infrastructure. In this episode, Chris Jackson explores how a single hardware failure exposed hidden dependencies throughout the internet and why redundancy is often far more fragile than engineers assume. Through real-world examples from aviation, automotive systems, nuclear power and Netflix's famous Chaos Monkey program, Chris explains how common-cause failures defeat backup systems and why understanding these hidden connections is essential for building truly reliable products and infrastructure.
FMEA & AI: What is the Human Role? Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence in FMEA, emphasizing that AI should enhance—not replace—the human expertise required for effective risk analysis. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they share their experiences with AI support for engineering analyses like FMEA. They conclude […]
How to Select FMEA Abstract Dianna and Carl discuss how to select FMEA. Key Points Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss how to select FMEA strategically, focusing on how to move beyond random or checkbox approaches to provide real engineering value. Topics include: The philosophy of doing fewer FMEAs really well rather than many […]
The Evolving Nature of FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss how the fundamentals of FMEA have remained constant over the decades while the methods, tools, and applications have evolved to better support product development in today’s fast-paced engineering environment Key Points Join Carl and Fred emphasize that successful FMEA depends on critical thinking, knowledgeable teams, […]
AI Techniques and Projects Abstract Dianna and Chris discuss AI techniques and projects they’ve been working on. Key Points Join Dianna and Chris as they discuss why AI in reliability should be treated as a powerful enhancer for pre-existing knowledge rather than a shortcut for the engineering basics. Topics include: AI-assisted FMEA approach that transitions […]
DFR and Reliability Engineers Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the role of reliability engineers and implementing design for reliability. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss how reliability professionals can assist, not do, design for reliability. Topics include: The various tools involved with a good design for reliability program. The problem with a […]
What makes Accendo Reliability valuable? In this episode, Chris and Fred explore how a free, practitioner-driven platform helps engineers solve real-world reliability problems every day. The discussion goes beyond website traffic and content metrics to examine the true value of shared knowledge—helping engineers learn faster, make better decisions, and avoid costly mistakes. They also discuss why practical experience often carries more weight than academic theory alone, and how contributors benefit by building trust and credibility within the industry. If you've ever relied on an article, podcast, webinar, or case study to solve a problem, this episode highlights why knowledge sharing remains one of the most powerful tools in reliability engineering.
Physics-of-failure models are often presented as the ultimate solution for predicting reliability—but are they always necessary? In this episode, Chris and Fred explore a listener's question about finding reliable references for physics-of-failure models, particularly for electronics and PCB assemblies. The discussion highlights the spectrum of available models, from simple empirical equations to highly detailed simulations requiring extensive material and manufacturing data. More importantly, they explain why engineers should start by defining the decision they need to make before searching for increasingly sophisticated models. If you're trying to improve reliability, select materials, design accelerated tests, or understand failure mechanisms, this episode offers practical guidance on when physics-of-failure modeling adds value and when simpler approaches may be more effective.
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