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Failure Modes Effects Analysis The Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), also known as Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), is a systematic method by which potential failures of a product or process design are identified, analysed and documented. Once identified, the effects of these failures on performance and safety are recognised, and appropriate actions are taken to eliminate or minimise the effects of these failures. An FMEA is a crucial reliability tool that helps avoid costs incurred from product failure and liability. Project activities in which the FMEA is useful: ☛ Throughout the entire design process but is especially important during the concept development phase to minimise cost of design changes ☛ Testing ☛ Each design revision or update Other tools that are useful in conjunction with the FMEA: ☛ Brainstorming ☛ Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) ☛ Risk Management Introduction The FMEA process is an on-going, bottom-up approach typically utilised in three areas of product realization and use, namely design, manufacturing and service. A design FMEA examines potential product failures and the effects of these failures to the end user, while a manufacturing or process FMEA examines the variables that can affect the quality of a process. The aim of a service FMEA is to prevent the misuse or misrepresentation of the tools and materials used in servicing a product. There is not a single, correct method for conducting an FMEA, however the automotive industry and the U.S. Department of Defense (Mil-Std-1629A) have standardised procedures/processes within their respective realms. Companies who have adopted the FMEA process will typically