Overview
Relyence 2020 Release 2 introduces several new features and enhancements, significantly expanding the capabilities of the Relyence suite. This release focuses on improving the integration of failure analysis processes and providing new tools for data management and analysis.
New Features
- Failure Direct Connect:
- Description: Integrates FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System).
- Benefits: Ensures cohesive and comprehensive failure analysis by connecting FMEA and FRACAS data seamlessly.
- P-Diagrams in FMEA:
- Description: Adds Parameter Diagrams for upfront assessment of design outputs.
- Benefits: Helps in evaluating all required outputs considering possible inputs before starting the FMEA worksheet.
- Fault Tree and Event Libraries:
- Description: Enables saving and reusing fault tree diagrams and events.
- Benefits: Improves efficiency and ensures data consistency in fault tree analyses.
- Formulas:
- Description: Introduces a flexible Formula Builder for custom calculations.
- Benefits: Allows users to define complex equations and automate data analysis in FMEA, FRACAS, and Reliability Prediction.
- Additional Part Models in Reliability Prediction:
- Description: Includes Arrhenius and Test Data Extrapolation models.
- Benefits: Provides more options for failure rate computations based on environmental and test data conditions.
Enhancements and Improvements
- Knowledge Bank Push Management:
- Description: Enhanced control over the push operation for FMEA updates.
- Benefits: Allows selective updating of FMEAs with the latest information.
- Customized Terminology in FRACAS:
- Description: Users can customise terms used for incidents and problems.
- Benefits: Aligns terminology with organisational preferences.
- Importing and Exporting in Fault Tree:
- Description: Supports importing and exporting fault tree diagrams.
- Benefits: Simplifies data integration and sharing of fault tree analyses.
Conclusion
Relyence 2020 Release 2 introduces a suite of powerful new features and enhancements, reinforcing Relyence’s commitment to providing top-tier reliability analysis tools. With advanced integration capabilities, new analytical tools, and improved data management, this release offers substantial benefits for engineering teams across various industries.
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