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Ways to Partner with Test Engineers

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We talk about ways to partner with test engineers and test technicians and the importance of still maintaining their independence.

What do we do with FMEA early in design concept?

It’s best to do FMEA early in the design concept phases of development. If we do FMEA early, then what can with do with it?

A Severity Scale based on Quality Dimensions

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We can develop a severity rating scale that is based quality dimensions that matter to us: our company, our customer, our product…

Use Force Field Analysis to Understand Nuances

We can use a force field analysis to understand nuances or to get a handle on a change that involves many different people or departments.

Getting Use Information without a Prototype

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There is lots of use information that we can develop at the concept phase, without an engineering prototype.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Supplements Test

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is not a substitute for product test. It can be used as a supplement to design and test. We talk about when to work with Quality Engineers and Reliability Engineers for next steps.