Quality and Reliability of Technical Systems: Theory, Practice, Management

This text presents state-of-the-art methods and procedures necessary for cost and time effective quality and reliability assurance during the design and production of equipment and systems. It is based on more than 20 years experience gained by the author in research and industry. The book covers theory, practice and management aspects, and addresses the needs of scientists, system-oriented engineers, and project and quality assurance managers. Procedures and methods are presented in such a way that they can be tailored to cover the needs of a specific task. Because of its structure, the text can be used for training programmes in industry and universities, or for self-study.