Several industrial companies have partially implemented the accelerated reliability testing (ART) / accelerated durability testing (ADT) as a component in the system of systems approach. An example of the results of this approach, used by companies manufacturing engines and tools, is shown in this chapter. Some of the economically beneficial results of implementing this technology are also shown. These figures show the effectiveness of this complex analysis and the vital importance of establishing the reasons for potential complaints prior to use and eliminating these faults prior to the completion of the design. The cost of the design and manufacturing phases will decrease when the industrial company repeatedly uses the equipment for ART/ADT on the future models of the product and on the next new product designs. Beginning with the design process, ART/ADT technology could be continued through implementation for the manufacturing process using the same equipment design.

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