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Reliability Leader with Adam BahretRL 8-12: The Hidden Value of Maintenance: How Care and Craftsmanship Define ReliabilitySeason 8, Episode 12 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is here! This week, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for anyone who values reliable products: Maintenance and Its Role in Value and Reliability.
In this episode, listen to me share a compelling story of buying a Ducati Multi Strada, exploring how maintenance records, care, and the owner’s connection can predict a product's performance and longevity. From motorcycles to critical machinery, I break down how maintenance isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s a testament to trust and craftsmanship.
Why maintenance is a crucial...2024-11-2713 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-11: The Real Meaning of Reliability: Building Products That LastReliability isn’t just about machines—it’s about understanding how things work in the real world. In this episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast, I share why defining "reliability" clearly is the key to success. Whether it’s a car, a medical device, or even a product you use every day, knowing how it’s meant to be used, where it’s used, and how long it’s expected to last makes all the difference.
I also talk about real-life examples—like how a simple cleaning product caused unexpected failures in a medical device. It's these little things th...2024-11-2014 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL # 8-10: Is MTBF Really Worth It? Unpacking the Legacy of Mean Time Between FailureWelcome back to the Reliability Leader Podcast! In this episode, I’m talking about Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), a number we use a lot but might not actually need. MTBF sounds useful, but it often just creates more questions than answers. I’ll share why we still use it, the problems it can cause, and some simpler ways to measure success.
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#reliabilityleader #betterchoices #futureofwork #podcast2024-11-1414 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#8-9 :Beyond the Prototype: How Tech Companies Scale and Succeed
Hey everyone! In this episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast, I chat with Dan Holzer from Ground Up Innovations. We dive into how tech companies grow, the big choices they face, and the mix of skills needed to create reliable products. Dan shares some cool stories from his journey in the tech world, from startups to industry giants. You won’t want to miss these insights!
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2024-11-0622 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#8-8 : Engineering Resilience: Testing Limits with Dan McGinnisSeason 8, Episode 8 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is here! Join me as I catch up with Dan McGinnis from Unified Test Labs on the latest in engineering reliability. This episode dives into the rigorous testing of innovative technology—think massive drones, heavy-duty heaters, and powerful compressors. Dan shares his hands-on experience, uncovering how pushing products to their breaking point reveals their true resilience and uncovers essential design improvements.
Whether you're in engineering, product design, or simply interested in technology’s limits, this episode is a must-listen!
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Here’s Dan’s...2024-10-3019 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-7 : How is Cold Chain Mastery Safeguarding Temperature-Sensitive Products?Hey everyone! In this episode of The Reliability Leader Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Dan Mcginnis, Director of Unified Test Labs. We dive deep into the challenges of cold chain logistics and how temperature-sensitive products like vaccines and pharmaceuticals are kept safe during transport. Dan shares some incredible insights into the innovations shaping the future of reliability in this critical industry.
You won’t want to miss this one!
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For more information about Unified Test Labs, visit: https://ugpg2.com/
2024-10-2420 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-6 : Exploring Industry Shifts with Andrea Condon: Business Development Insights at ACORNIn this latest episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast, I had a conversation with Andrea Condon, Business Development Manager at ACORN Product Development. We talked about how companies are dealing with today’s challenges, from changes in technology to shifts in the business world, all while facing global uncertainties. Andrea shared her experience in product development, the move toward more careful business approaches, and the importance of building strong, long-lasting client relationships in a competitive market.
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#ReliabilityLeader #Podcast #ProductDevelopment #BusinessInnovation #Leadership #ACORNDevelopment"2024-10-1630 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-5 Reliability Growth: How to Systematically Improve Product LifespanWelcome to another episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast! In this episode, I dive into one of the most important concepts in product development—reliability growth. We explore how measuring and improving product reliability throughout its lifecycle ensures top performance. I break down the 'bathtub curve' and show how reliability growth sits at the heart of delivering long-lasting products. Whether you're managing a new product launch or looking to improve your current offerings, this episode will provide you with actionable insights
Listen Now!2024-10-0314 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-4: Redefining Reliability: The Power of HALT TestingHey everyone, Adam here! I'm excited to share the latest episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast, where I dive into why HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) isn’t just about testing—it's about learning from failure. In this episode, I talk about why I think of HALT as "Highly Accelerated Failure Exploration" because it’s not about passing or failing a test. It's about pushing products to their breaking point to see how we can make them stronger and more reliable.
Listen Now!2024-09-2519 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-3: Making Products Last Longer: The Power of TestingIn Season 8, Episode 3 of the Reliability Leader Podcast, I dive into how I use Accelerated Life Testing to make sure products last as long as they should. This episode is full of practical tips on how to test your products effectively and ensure they’re built to last.
Join me as I share why this type of testing is crucial for keeping products reliable and customers satisfied. You won’t want to miss these valuable insights!
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https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Perfect-Accelerated-Life-Test/dp/B0CXLW4KNW/ref=sr_1...2024-09-1917 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-2: Designing for Reliability: The Power of Early RCM Implementation with Nancy ReganThis week, I’m excited to welcome back Nancy Regan, a reliable center maintenance expert with decades of experience. We dive deep into how Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) plays a crucial role in the design process. Nancy shares incredible insights from her work with the US Navy and why RCM should be implemented as early as possible in a product's lifecycle.
We discuss practical strategies for improving reliability and how a multi-disciplinary approach can lead to better designs and maintenance processes.
Tune in now to explore how reliability can be built right from the start!
...2024-09-1118 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 8-1: Revolutionizing Hydraulics: The Rise of Beltdraulics with Hiten SonpalIn this fascinating episode of the Reliability Leader Podcast, I sit down with Hiten Sonpal, CEO of Rise Robotics, to discuss groundbreaking technology that's transforming industries—beltdraulics.
We explore how Rise Robotics is innovating hydraulic systems with belt-driven tech, offering 3x faster performance and greater reliability. Hiten shares his journey, from being inspired by Rise's tech to becoming CEO, and how this new advancement is set to revolutionize industries reliant on heavy machinery and automation.
If you're interested in cutting-edge technology and how it can improve your business operations, this is a must-listen!
2024-09-0422 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 7-12: Maintenance & Tech Basics: How to Avoid Mistakes and Ensure Smooth OperationsSeason 7, Reliability Leader Podcast Episode 12 is Live! Join me and Henry Chidgey as we dive into the basics of maintenance and technology. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and ensure everything runs smoothly. Henry shares practical tips from his years in the railroad industry—don’t miss it!
Contact info: leadership@henrychidgey.com
Revolutionizing Reliability Academy
https://www.revolutionizereliability.com/Trial2024-08-2817 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 7-11 :Will Blue-Collar Jobs Survive as AI Takes Over?Season 7, Episode 11 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is now live! In this episode, I talk with my friend Henry Chidgey about how AI might change blue-collar work and what companies can do to prepare. Henry shares his experience from the railroad industry and his current work in consulting, offering practical tips for businesses that depend on skilled workers.
Contact info: leadership@henrychidgey.com
Revolutionizing Reliability Academy
https://www.revolutionizereliability.com/Trial2024-08-2125 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-10 :Rebuilding Old Parts with Paul FineltSeason 7, Episode 10 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is now live! In this episode, Paul Finelt, the owner of Concurrent Resources and I had a conversation about how Paul and his team bring old, worn-out parts back to life using 3D scanning and new materials. It's all about keeping the past alive with modern tools.
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contact info: paul.finelt@finelt.com 2024-08-1418 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-9:Creating Reliable Medical Devices: A Talk with Arash SamimiSeason 7 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is here! In today’s episode, Arash Samimi and I talk about how to make safe medical devices and how do we make sure these devices work well and safely?2024-08-0722 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-8: Mastering Reliability Growth: Exploring Repairable Systems with Andre KleynerIn this episode, we dive into the complexities of reliability growth and repairable systems with my good friend and reliability expert, Andre Kleyner. We explore the nuances of modeling repairable systems and discuss how different degrees of repair impact failure rates and system reliability.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrekl/2024-08-0119 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-7: How Can Gamma Distribution Improve Reliability Growth Testing?Welcome to Season 7 of the Reliability Leader Podcast! In this latest episode, Andre kleyner and I are about to discuss the use of the Gamma Distribution in Reliability Growth Testing. How can this alternative to Chi-Square provide less conservative confidence estimates? Tune in to find out!
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2024-07-2521 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-6: The Power of Testing: Ensuring Reliability and Customer Satisfaction with Dan McGinnessSeason 7 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is live! In the latest episode, Dan McGinness and I discussed the importance of testing early and often in the design process. We share real-world stories and insights on how to improve product reliability and avoid costly mistakes.
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2024-07-1822 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-5: Learning to design better by incorporating “test, analyze, fix, test”"
Season 7 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is live! In this episode, I sat down with Dan McGinnis to discuss the challenges and lessons learned in reliability testing. How can we ensure product reliability while innovating and scaling up production?
2024-07-1120 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#7-4: Real-World Reliability Testing with Dan McGinnisSeason 7 of the Reliability Leader Podcast is live! Today’s episode features Dan McGinnis from Unified Labs. We talk about Reliability Growth Testing (RGT) - why it's important, how to do it, and the benefits it brings to your work.
Don't miss this useful and practical discussion.
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The CTO PodcastDevastate the Competition via Robust Design with Adam BahretEtienne sits down with Adam Bahret, whose unique journey has fueled his passion for creating robust product designs that can outperform the competition. The conversation reveals how prioritizing reliability can significantly impact a product's success and why reliability often trumps marketing.Tune is as Adam introduces his innovative R-Three blueprint which balances cost, features, and risk to ensure successful product launches without regrets. He also discusses the often overlooked issue of technical debt in software development, emphasizing the importance of early risk assessment.With his insights being drawn from his book Devastate the Competition: How...2024-05-2843 min
Modern CTOThe State of IT and Technology Leadership for 2024 with Brian Grouzos, Adam Bahret, and Tony DavisToday, we’re bringing you a special Modern CTO panel episode! Brian Grouzos, Adam Bahret, and Tony Davis join in to discuss their biggest challenges over the past year, where their focus lies in the new year, and how they’re gearing up to take on all that 2024 has to bring.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! For more about Brian's company, Prescient Assurance, check out their website here.For more about Adam Bahret and his work, visit his website here.For more about Tony's compa...2023-12-1855 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-12: Doing FMEA onlineIn this episode, FMEA guru Carl Carson and I discuss the challenges of conducting an FMEA session virtually in the age of remote work. Does it bring the same value as in-person meetings? How do you engage members? Listen to this episode for 3 major tips that we discuss. 2023-11-1423 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 6-11: State of Semiconductor Industry With Wayne JohnsonWayne Johnson from Southside Partners LLC joins me to discuss the challenges in Semiconductor Design, Manufacturing, and Reliability. How do we scale up the production to meet the demands of the customer while maintaining sufficient Reliability? Listen more to this insightful conversation.
Any questions or comments: Wayne Johnson2023-10-3025 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-10: Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing - RGTToday's episode is Part 3 of Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing. We discuss Reliability Growth Testing (RGT). Why do this test? How to do? What are the benefits?
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2023-10-2318 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-9: Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing - HALT
Today's episode is Part 2 of 3 of Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing. We discuss Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT). Why do this test? How to do? What are the benefits?
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2023-10-1617 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-8: Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing - ALTToday's episode is about Accelerated Life Testing (ALT). This is considered one among the three testing methods that are considered the Holy Trinity of Reliability Testing. Why do this test? How to do? What are the benefits?2023-10-1016 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-7: Management Styles with Jeff GouldJeff Gould joins the podcast again - this time to share his stories on different Management styles practiced in the industry. Management is a key part of Reliability Engineering projects & this episode gives insights to explore & experiment. 2023-09-2637 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 6-6: Reinvention with Dr. NadyaIn this special episode, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva joins us to talk about her work - Reinvention. What is reinvention? Why this framework is needed? and how it can be applied to the product development process.
Resources from Dr. Nadya:
To test some of the reinvention tools with a community of 500+ professionals from all over the world, join the free live online Easy Reinvention Lab here.
Get more data and insights shared by Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, download the free 85-page preview of her latest book, "The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in...2023-09-1121 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-5: Miki RosenbergAdam sits down with Guest Miki Rosenberg, VP of Strategic Technologies, Medtronic Surgical Robotics. In this episode, they discuss how to introduce & effectively execute Reliability Testing in a high-priority, fast-paced development program. 2023-09-0419 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-4: Nelson RegoGuest Nelson Rego shares his perspectives on how to bring Reliability Culture into product development. Adam & Nelson discuss how to tie in specific outcomes of tasks to program goals, what to measure, and how to balance development with Time-to-market pressure. 2023-08-2818 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-3: Charles Jablonski Mueller Water ProductsCharles Jablonski from Mueller Water Products talking about Accelerated Life Testing (ALT). Example cases, Learnings, and how it ties within the Product development program. 2023-08-2120 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-2: Better Demonstration Tests with Charles RecchiaIn this informative episode, Charles Recchia shares his research paper on a new method to perform the Reliability Demonstration Test (RDT) with fewer sample units & higher statistical confidence. Adam & Charles discuss the method's implications on the overall Reliability program.
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Charles Recchia IIRW Conference Paper
ASQ RRD Webinar on Chi-square corrections
2023-08-1417 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#6-1: Leyla Mirmomen - OptimuosEpisode Guest Leyla Mirmomen shares her journey to starting Optimuos and how her Engineering background has helped identify & provide services to clients. Adam explores how physics-based simulations could be applied to Reliability Engineering.
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Quality during DesignReliability Engineering during Design, with Adam Bahret (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Adam Bahret about reliability engineering during design: how product design engineers and product development leadership can incorporate reliability engineering.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they're involved and work with product design engineering teammates.About AdamAdam Ba...2023-06-2145 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-12: Chat with Dan Burrows on DOEIn this free flowing conversation, Dan Burrows shares his knowledge on Design of Experiments (DOE). What are the fundamentals & how is it being used in Relibaility Engineering.2023-04-2427 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#5-11: Planning Reliability Tests for BearingsHow do you approach Reliability Testing for a bearing on a Robot System? This short episode discusses the different aspects to consider. L10 life is commonly quoted as a metric for bearing life. But to measure Reliability with confidence, individual operating conditions & system layouts should be considered. 2023-04-1706 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-10: Weibull Analysis in a nutshellA quick refresher on Weibull Analysis for Reliability Engineering. What is a Weibull plot? How are the results used in understanding the failure rates of the population? The episode explains a simple way to understand the complexity of the plots. 2023-04-1008 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-9: Using 'Red Cell' to find weaknessRed Cell is an idea used in the military to create an elite unit of outsiders to intentionally launch an attack on oneself to uncover weakness. Similar techniques are used in hacking competitions, Bug finding bounties, & banking sector security. How can we adapt this for Reliability Engineering & use it during product development? The episode explores some of the ways it can be used to improve product reliability. 2023-04-0307 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-8: Andre Kleyner on Reliability Engineering educationAndre and Adam discuss how reliability engineers grow in their careers and find sources for educational content. Andre shares how RAMS conference is different, how to teach reliability, and what has been his own journey. Andre Kleyner is a renowned author and editor for the Wiley series on Reliability & Quality. 2023-03-2723 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-7: HALT stories with Neil Dotenbaugh: Live from RAMSNeil Dotenbaugh from ESPEC shares real stories of how Time-to-market pressures teams to release the product without completing reliability tests and how HALT test results can inform the design team. We also discuss how to accelerate the parameters in accelerated testing and his latest conference paper: Doing HALT with fewer samples.
2023-03-2017 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5 - 6: Don't neglect Software Reliability with Dr. Kishor Trivedi: Live from RAMSIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Kishor Trivedi from Duke University shares how software is a major cause of failures in complex systems. Shares ideas on how to treat software as a wearing-out component, how to test for failures, identify improvement areas, and plan software maintenance. He also stresses the need for more research on software reliability failures.
Resource: Book "Handbook of Software Aging and Rejuvenation"
2023-03-1315 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5 - 5: Statistics in Reliability with Felix Chen: Live from RAMSFelix Chen talks about how he got into the Reliability Engineering field and his current experience managing product failures. What metrics to use for reliability? How to best describe it to other stakeholders? How do metrics drive the program? He also highlights the importance of Statistics, and how it can be used to quantify the uncertainty in predicting Reliability. 2023-03-0618 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-4: Choosing the right Training Program with Chris Jackson: Live from RAMSLots of resources are available to learn Reliability Engineering, how do you choose the best Reliability program to train your team? In this episode, Chris Jackson breaks down the factors to consider when choosing to invest in training programs, insights on whom to train among Organizational teams, and spills the beans on his next educational project. 2023-02-2717 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-3 How Reliability ties to ESG goals with Charles Bourland: Live from RAMSESG goals are the talk at board meetings these days. In this episode, Charles Bourland from L3 Harris shares how Reliability engineering can contribute to the organizational ESG goals. Recorded live from RAMS Conference, Charles shares how we got started in Reliability and how his latest exploration into the world of ESG has taught about the wide impacts of reliability tools.
Charles can be reached at: Charles Bourland | LinkedIn2023-02-2017 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL# 5-2 I catch up with Cami Page from ESPEC at RAMSCam Page takes some time from her exhibit at the RAMS conference to discuss HALT testing and how it has grown in multiple industries.2023-02-1313 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL #5-1 Wayne Nelson and Data AnalysisI was very fortunate to have Dr Wayne Nelson as a guest on Reliability Leader. We both attended the RAMS conference in Orlando this year and he was gracious enough to discuss his upcoming new edition of his 2003 book "How to Analyze Recurring Events Data."2023-02-0623 min
Modern CTOTalent vs Tenacity with Adam Bahret, Founder of Apex Ridge ReliabilityToday we’re talking to Adam Bahret, Founder of Apex Ridge Reliability. We discuss Adam’s revelatory motorcycle trip down the Pacific Coast Highway; the difference between talent and tenacity; and why the concept of time to market is a lie whereas time to reliability is the more efficient concept.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Alex and his podcast here - https://apexridge.com/podcasts/2023-01-1348 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-12 How I almost got punched in the face at workSetting out to build a new reliability department taught me a lot about the right way to integrate reliability into product development. I almost learned the really hard way, but luckily corrected my path in time.2022-11-2113 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-11 Handling unforseen issuesRick Sprenkle and I discuss how different personality types handle unforeseen issues when they arise.2022-11-1418 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL #4-10 Tim Looney and I discuss the Pioneers and Settlers in all organizationsTim Looney and I discuss the different unofficial roles we find in all organizations including the "pioneers and the settlers." Tim Looney is the President of NorthEast Biomedical. A medical product design firm.2022-11-0721 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-9 Personality types in our teams with guest Rick SprenkleRick and I discuss some of the common personality types we find on design teams. The dynamics and interactions that unfold have a lot to do with how well a program runs.2022-10-3121 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-8 Robust Ready and Risk Guidance -pt2 - Risk GuidanceThe Motto for the Lightening Fast Reliability method is "Robust Ready and Risk Guidance." In this episode, we discuss what Risk Guidance is.2022-10-2411 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-7 Robust Ready and Risk Guidance pt1 -Robust ReadyThe Motto for the Lightening Fast Reliability method is "Robust Ready and Risk Guidance." In this episode we discuss what Robust Ready is.2022-10-1716 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-6 When things go sideways, Guest Tim LooneyIn product development we so often, or almost always, have a show stopper issue. This is a technical challenge we can't easily overcome or a simple problem with a difficult solution late in teh game. What do we do? Tim Looney, President of Northeast Biomedical, and I discuss some experiences and ideas on how to address it.2022-10-1023 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-5 Best Design Practices with Tom Dutremble Acorn Product DevelopmentTom Dutremble, CEO of Acorn Product Development, joins us to talk about common pitfall and best practices in electro-mechanical product design. More about Acorn Product Development can be found at www.acronpd.com2022-10-0320 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-4 Preventative Maintenance in DesignDo we consider all the ways preventative maintenance can effect design strategy?2022-09-2513 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-3. Rich Harpster, Meaningful DFMEAsRich Harpster, founder of harpcosystems.com, joins us to talk about doing FMEA's with purpose. He has created methods that better connect the true design process to the FMEA method. The result is an FMEA team that is enthusiastic and feels purpose in using the tool. Rich can be contacted at richard.harpster@harpcosystems.com.2022-09-1926 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-2 How We Train Upcoming Leaders, with Henry ChidgeySo often we identify leadership talent in technical people. They are marked for advancement but not always given the training needed to succeed. Henry Chidgey and I discuss how this process can be done different.2022-09-1218 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#4-1 The Precision of LanguageThe fourth season of Reliability Leader has a them of "The Human Side of Engineering." In our first episode Jeff Gould joins me to discuss how language can have a tremendous effect on the success of technical programs.2022-09-0542 min
Reliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-12 Nancy Regan: Achieving Personal Goals and How it Connects to Reliability Centered MaintenanceNancy and I share a passion for reliability. We also share a passion for maximizing performance of individuals. There is no way around the fact that how people operate effects how machines operate.2022-07-0320 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-11. Jessica Musser: How to improve poor field serviceJessica shares a personal story about the experience of receiving poor field service as a consumer. Together we brainstorm on how the company could have improved the experience. 2022-06-2721 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-10 The Anchoring MethodologyIn this episode I discuss the reliability anchoring methodology from the Reliability Culture tool kit. The anchoring tool ensures we are tracking if changes to a planed test will effect ROI in a manner that justifies cancelling or postponing that test. 2022-06-1909 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-9 Quality vs Reliability with Dan BurrowsIn this episode my guest Dan Burrows, Director of Quality and Reliability at Solecta, discuss the difference between quality and reliability engineering. It's not as easy as you would think, and there is surely more than one answer.2022-06-1321 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-8 It was a two meter wide thermal exhaust port leading to the core reactor"The target area is only two meters wide. It's a small thermal exhaust port, right below the main port. The shaft leads directly to the reactor system."
Do you know what that quote is from? If you do you are an awesome geek. if you don't I still think you will enjoy this episode about how reliability engineers think a little different from design engineers.2022-06-0511 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-7 FMEA with guest Carl CarlsonMy guest Carl Carlson and I discuss FMEA's and how they are best incorporated into product development programs. Carl is a thought leader in FMEA and the author of "Effective FMEAs". He can be contacted at cscarlson3@gmail.com2022-05-1524 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-6 DFMEADesign Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) is one of the most important tools in a reliability program. If implemented correctly it will significantly improve efficiency in the design process. Implemented incorrectly it can be a devastating detour in what could have been a great produce development program. Let's talk about both.2022-05-1117 minModern CTOMaking Technology Useful with Adam Bahret, Reliability Engineering ConsultantToday we’re talking to Adam Bahret, an expert reliability engineering consultant, and owner of Apex Ridge Reliability; and we discuss how the CTO is often alone as the bridge between the technology and business sides of an organization, the value of being able to make great infographics, and the importance of getting constant feedback from your team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! If you want to to talk to Adam Bahret about creating custom reliability solutions, learn more at http://www.apex...2022-05-0432 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-5 Go from Prototype to Robust DesignHow do we go from a prototype to robust design? There are a few easy steps ranging from correctly assessing what drives robust performance to testing driven design change.2022-05-0217 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-4 The Good 'ol StandbyAfter reading a NASA guide on best practices for fastener retention (lock washers, nylock nuts, tapered threads, chemical bonding) I was surprised to find out that that the method used most in everyday life was effectively useless. Got me thinking, what else do we do in product design as a "best practice" only because we've always done it that way?2022-04-2608 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-3 The Fastest Reliability ProgramWhat is the most effective and fastest reliability program? It is simply the golden trinity of HALT, ALT, and RG. In thsi episode I dicsuss how to apply these tools with an extremely high ROI.2022-04-1820 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-2. Perry Parendo and risk analysisPerry and I discuss different types of risk and how to include them in program decisions. Perry Parendo is the founder of Perry's Solutions. He can be contacted at Perry@PerrysSolutions.com, or visit www.PerrysSolutions.com
2022-04-1021 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#3-1. Guest Bill Williams & BaseballIn this episode my guest Bill Williams and I discuss the probability of one woman being hit twice in the stands while watching a baseball game.2022-04-0317 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL #2-12 Discussion with Tim Looney from Northeast BiomedTim looney from North East Biomedical joins us to talk about best practices and common pitfalls in medical device design. Tim can be directly reached here.2022-02-1416 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-11. Making a Team That Makes Reliable Products Guest: Achilleas DorotheouAchilleas Dorotheou, of Parker Hannifin, shares with us the journey of transforming a team of bright young engineer into a mature team that creates highly reliable products.2022-02-0724 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-10 Why Would Anyone Want to Kill Alice?In 1957 an unlikely event occurred, actually two events in sequence. The odds these two events would occur seem almost impossible, but reframing what happens makes it much more probable. There is an interesting lesson to extract from what occurred to Alice Roth on August 17th 1957 about the vantage point for statistics.2022-01-3115 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-9 Focus RotationProducts programs aim to grab maximum market share with a carefully crafted balance of product factors such as, technology, time to market, cost point, and reliability. Why do we so often not end up with a product that reflects that product factor balance? It's how the goals are transferred to the team. The Focus Rotation method is a tool to assist with making sure the full team holds the goal balance intended throughout the program.2022-01-2410 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-8 Ann Marie NeufelderGuest Ann Marie Neufelder from Mission Ready Software consulting joins me to discuss the most critical factors in developing highly reliable software. Ann Marie, with her team has created highly advanced models based on over 30 years of performance data. These models direct market leading companies in best development practices and the ability to predict reliability performance.2022-01-1722 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-7 Software Reliability with Rick SprenkleRick and I discuss how software development and reliability has evolved over the past decades. It has gone from simple debugging, to "lint" and is now transitioning into AI.2022-01-1026 minModern CTOBuilding a Culture of Reliability with Adam Bahret, Owner and Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge ReliabilityToday we’re talking to Adam Bahret, Owner & Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability. And we discuss what it’s like consulting for Boston Dynamics, Boeing, Amazon Robotics, and more. How to see the crazy high ROI of reliability engineering, and why it’s imperative to catch errors in a product early. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Learn more about Apex Ridge and Reliability Culture at https://apexridge.comCheck out Adam's upcoming Webinar, The Alchemy of Rapidly Transforming New Technology into Mus...2022-01-051h 01Reliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-6 Software Reliability FundamentalsA quick overview on how software reliability is different than electro-mechanical reliability.2022-01-0215 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-5 Phantom's ContractThere should be someone else in the room when making program decisions. It's the customer. This is how to do it. The Phantom's Contract.2021-12-2713 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-4 Anchoring MethodologyIn this episode I review the Anchoring Methodology. It is a method to ensure teams get the best ROI from reliability tools by creating specific points for tool outputs that connect with eh higher-level program objectives.2021-12-1916 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-3 Strategy BoundingIn this episode I discuss the tool Strategy Bounding. Strategy Bounding allows us to make quantitative decisions regarding balancing major program and product factors like time to market, cost point, reliability, new feature development2021-12-0515 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRl #2-2 Invention and inspirationThere are so many places to find inspiration for invention and improved design. This episode starts with a story about how one of the largest companies in the world today started by finding a solution to a problem in a separate industry. I then discuss a few simple ways to use innovation to improve products early in your development process.2021-11-2818 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#2-1 Customer ComplaintThe earliest documented customer complaint that has been discovered is from 1750 BC. It was very specific in the issue with the product and was written and delivered in a manner that indicated the customer was very upset. What can we learn from this dynamic of customer and merchant that has been a staple of business since the dawn of man?2021-11-2119 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-12: Time to ReliabilityI discuss the concept of "Time to Reliability." Time to Reliability is considered the total time from design concept up until the moment when a product is in the customer’s hands performing to the standard of its reliability goals. In a traditional design process, this is often not the same as "Time to Market." A low-reliability product release will require a "Recovery" phase after the initial release. This post-release phase demands engineering resources and great expenses to both the manufacturer and the customer. The recovery phase concludes once the product is performing to its intended reliability goals. In a hi...2021-10-3114 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-11: How to Patent SafetyGuests Frank Bruno and Bill Kennedy, along with myself, discuss the benefits of patenting innovations that were specifically created to increase product safety. Not only can these patents provide the documentation necessary to defend against litigation, but they can also be sufficient in deterring litigation altogether.
Frank A. Bruno is a partner at White and Williams in Philadelphia and chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. He is a technology lawyer who focuses on patent law.
William D. Kennedy is a partner at White and Williams. He is a trial and appellate litigator and defends...2021-10-2022 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-10: It's Wise to Patent Safety Features with Bill KennedyBill Kennedy, from White and Williams law firm, joins me to talk about the benefits of patenting safety features. If litigation occurs from failures and consequently causes injury or property damage, the result all comes down to proving intent. If features were created specifically to enhance safety, why not patent them so that they are fully documented. This is a great foundation for building a defense case. More info on Bill at the White and Williams website.2021-10-1717 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-9: Passion and the SideswipeWhy are we so passionate about reliability engineering? More specifically, why am I so passionate about it? Great question, in this episode I dive into my love for reliability engineering. As a preview, it all started at a cocktail reception. I had an interesting conversation with an executive who had no experience in product development. He asked about what I do for work and, as I described it, he saw how excited I was about reliability engineering. He even stopped me at one point just to express such. It got me thinking afterward, "Why do I love it so mu...2021-10-1016 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-8: Problem Solving with Mark Wirth | Part 2Mark Wirth returns to continue our discussion (from episode 7) on how to apply the best problem-solving techniques to any situation. There were so many great topics up for discussion, we just couldn’t fit it all in one episode. More on Mark at solverellc.com2021-10-0324 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-7: Problem Solving Techniques with Mark WirthMark Wirth, a problem-solving expert, and I have a great conversation about how a complex technique should be applied to an individual problem. It's a Goldilocks situation; not too much and not too little. But how can we know before we start? Mark describes four critical factors that can't be compromised. More on Mark at solverellc.com2021-09-2622 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-6: Architecture Before ActionWe so often look to save time by jumping into a project unprepared. It appears that going forward as quickly as possible with what we think is a well-thought-out idea is going to save time. Well, as we all know, hindsight is 20/20. In this episode, I discuss how, in retrospect, we often see that time would have actually been saved by investing time to create a more detailed and research-based plan. These plans are our architectural drawings for action.2021-09-1912 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-5: From a Design Experts Perspective, What Can Leaders Do to Ensure They Make the Right Product? with Ken HavenKen Haven is the CEO of Acorn Product Development. Acorn is one of the world leaders in electro-mechanical product design. As a consulting firm, they see design in practice across all industries and companies of any size imaginable. We get to hear Ken's unique perspective on common pitfalls that result from not designing the product intended. More on Acorn can be found at https://www.acornpd.com/2021-09-1122 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-4: Bringing Leadership Coaching to Product Development with Henry ChidgeyMy good friend Henry Chidgey joins the show to apply his many decades of experience coaching executives to a role-playing segment centered in product development. More info on Henry can be found at https://henrychidgey.com/2021-09-0424 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-3: AssessmentI discuss how organizational reliability assessments work. Key points include: Where did the methodology come from? How are they done? What does the organization do with the assessment results?2021-08-2922 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-2: Silos and DfR with Jim McLinnJim McLinn joins us to share wisdom from his 40 years of helping organizations get the most from Design for Reliability (DfR). We focus on the multi-decade transition the industry has undergone from silo-style organizations to integrated organizations. Most importantly, how that change has affected reliability engineering’s ability to influence design early on in development.2021-08-2028 minReliability Leader with Adam BahretRL#1-1: What is Reliability Culture?I discuss our milestone of reaching the fourth phase of the practice of reliability engineering, Reliability Culture. Reliability as a discipline in product development started with the simple strategy of "over design." As a refresher, we started with big, heavy, and strong items to accomplish a task. If these weren’t getting the job done, we tried something even bigger and stronger. Phase two was the use of statistics and analysis to predict performance and adjust designs accordingly while Phase three was the Design for Reliability philosophy. Now in phase four, Reliability Culture, we are applying methods and tools to c...2021-08-1221 min
Dare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim RodgersDTK Adam Bahret ConsultantAdam Bahret, Consultant
Tim Rodgers interviews Adam Bahret concerning Adam’s observations and advice concerning testing best practices.
Adam Bahret is the owner and lead reliability engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability, a full-service consulting firm in Salem, Massachusetts.
Adam has worked as a reliability engineer and manager for over 20 years in a variety of industries, and he has built reliability engineering organizations from scratch. He has a BS and MS in mechanical engineering.
In this episode, Adam Bahret discusses:
Cultural differences and attitudes about reliability
The risks of using co...2015-10-0125 min