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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

manufacturing

FMEA is a systematic method for identifying and addressing potential failure modes in a manufacturing process or product design.

expanded

FMEA involves analyzing potential failure modes within a system, assessing the severity, probability of occurrence, and detection of each failure. This analysis is crucial for minimizing risks and improving reliability and safety in manufacturing processes.

examples

Implementation of FMEA in an automotive assembly line to identify potential points of failure in the transmission system, reducing defect rate by 15%.

Commonly used during the design and manufacturing phases to preemptively address potential issues in complex assemblies.

FMEA applied in pharmaceutical manufacturing for identifying failure modes in tablet coating equipment, ensuring uniform coating thickness within a 5% tolerance.

Utilized during production to maintain high-quality standards and regulatory compliance in the life sciences industry.

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