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FMEA Introduction History

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive method for identifying potential failures in processes, products, or systems to prioritize preventive measures. Originating in the 1940s with the U.S. military, it has been adopted by various industries, including healthcare and aerospace. FMEA enhances reliability and safety while supporting the development of preventive actions through risk prioritization.

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FMEA Introduction History

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive method for identifying potential failures in processes, products, or systems to prioritize preventive measures. Originating in the 1940s with the U.S. military, it has been adopted by various industries, including healthcare and aerospace. FMEA enhances reliability and safety while supporting the development of preventive actions through risk prioritization.

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Introduction to FMEA

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic, proactive method for evaluating a process,
product, or system to identify where and how it might fail and assess the relative impact of different
failures. The goal is to prioritize potential issues so that preventive measures can be implemented before
problems occur.
History of FMEA
• • Originated in the 1940s by the U.S. military to improve reliability of equipment.
• • Adopted by NASA in the 1960s during the Apollo space program to prevent mission failures.
• • Spread to the automotive industry in the 1970s, notably through Ford Motor Company.
• • Today, it is widely used in healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and other industries.
Purpose and Importance of FMEA
• • Identifies potential failure modes early in the design or process.
• • Helps prioritize risks using Risk Priority Number (RPN).
• • Supports development of preventive actions.
• • Enhances reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.

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