Tag Archives: product reliability

Last updated: November 17, 2025

Reliability Validation Testing vs. End-Of-Line Quality Control

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

In this article, I will explain the difference between reliability validation testing and end-of-line quality control, because they are often mixed up when people talk about reliability testing vs quality control, yet they address very different risks.

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Typical Reliability Issues in Smart Wearables: Rings, Earbuds, Watches & Smart Glasses (feat. Andrew Amirnovin) [Podcast]

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In episode 297 of China Manufacturing Decoded, host Renaud is joined by Sofeast reliability specialist Andrew Amirnovin to unpack why smart wearables so often fail in the field, and how to stop it. They break down real cases across rings, … Continue reading →

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Using Early Field Failure Analysis (EFFA) to Prevent Product Disasters [Podcast]

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In this episode, we dive into Early Field Failure Analysis (EFFA) and why it’s essential for manufacturers aiming to avoid costly recalls and reputation damage. Our guest, reliability expert Andrew Amirnovin, shares real-world examples of what happens when EFFA is … Continue reading →

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Product Warranty and Warranty Period: What you need to know [Podcast]

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Host Renaud Anjoran welcomes product reliability expert Andrew Amirnovin on the show to discuss the topic of product warranty in episode 235—frequent customer inquiries about the subject prompt this discussion. The conversation begins with an overview of the interconnectedness between … Continue reading →

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Apple Vision Pro Cracks! Reliability Problems Already? [Bonus Podcast]

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Our CEO Renaud chats with reliability and durability expert, Andrew Amirnovin, about Apple’s recent bad news about cracks appearing in their much-hyped Vision Pro headset just weeks after its release to the public. They explore the reliability and durability problems … Continue reading →

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Test To Failure For Your Product – Why?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Adrian and Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast’s reliability expert and our head of New Product Development, are back on the pod and taking you on a journey into what testing to failure is, its benefits, and why you will find it a … Continue reading →

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How to Use Reliability Data to Make Better Products & Save Money

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud hosts today and is joined by Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast’s reliability expert and our head of New Product Development, to cover the topic of reliability data and how it can be used to help you make better products and reduce … Continue reading →

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5-Step Process To Fix Returned Products’ Problems

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Sofeast’s resident reliability expert and head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, joins Adrian from the team to show you the 5-step process of how to fix problem products that are being returned by customers. Everyone hopes they won’t be … Continue reading →

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Design for Reliability Secrets [Podcast]

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Our head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, stops by to explain what DfR is, what an unreliable product looks like so you know what to avoid, the DfR process, and some secrets to implementing design for reliability that are … Continue reading →

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What To Do If Your Electronic Product Contains Unreliable Components?

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

Many electronic products are developed and manufactured without confirming that they don’t contain unreliable components. There are many reasons why a manufacturer rushes to get a product into production, such as to outpace copycats, sheer excitement, or their supplier pushing … Continue reading →

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