ReliaSquatch

Has reliability really advanced over the past 40 years, or have we simply found faster ways to repeat the same mistakes? In this episode, Reliasquatch is joined by Jun and Silas Barnaby for a lively, often chaotic discussion about why technology alone cannot solve reliability and maintenance challenges. From RCM and predictive maintenance to AI, cybersecurity, and human-in-the-loop decision making, the conversation explores why organizations continue to automate broken processes instead of addressing the root causes behind recurring failures. Along the way, the team discusses leadership, business strategy, cost avoidance versus value creation, and how reliability can become a driver of profitability rather than simply another expense. With plenty of interruptions, humor, and caffeine-fueled banter, Episode 53 challenges conventional thinking and asks a simple question: are we improving reliability, or just becoming more efficient at failing?

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President of MotorDoc LLC, a Veteran Owned Small Business, Chair CIGRE-USNC A1 Study Committee – Power Generation, Chair CIGRE A1.78 “Guide for the Application of Electrical and Current Signature Analysis of Electric Motors, Generators and Powertrain,” IEEE standards including chair IEEE P1415, “Guide for Maintenance Testing and Failure Analysis of Induction Machines Rated 15 kV and Below,” Chair American Clean Power standards on DGA of wind, solar and battery transformers.

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