The perceived reliability of a company’s products is a leading factor in brand loyalty but poses a complicated challenge to design engineers. Driven heavily by the internet of things (IoT), electronic devices are going through a simultaneous evolution in connectivity and complexity, and tradeoffs in cost, size, manufacturability and other considerations can prove devastating for the long-term reliability of a product.
Efforts to protect reliability are further complicated by the threats of a retiring workforce and the resulting loss of expertise, alongside potential opportunities from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced simulations. Now more than ever, companies need to supplement their team with reliability resources that can help navigate the pitfalls and protect not only brand and product reputations but the continued adoption of new technologies.
Explore the challenges to, solutions for, and innovations in reliability — including assessment and validation methodologies, standards and certifications, new predictive tools and the importance of trusted suppliers like Molex.
