In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the optimization of reliability and maintainability, enhanced by cutting-edge data analytics, is crucial for achieving safe and successful outcomes across all sectors. Industries rely on these principles to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and ensure product excellence. Academia contributes by advancing research and developing innovative methodologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible. U.S. Government agencies depend on these optimized systems to safeguard national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure.
RAMS® 2026 seeks to unite professionals, researchers, and policy makers to explore the latest advancements and share insights in these vital areas. We invite papers that present novel approaches, case studies, and theoretical developments that address current challenges and future trends. The RAMS® Management Committee is seeking regular papers, presentations only, and tutorials that are pertinent to Reliability and Maintainability and that are relevant to the RAMS 2026 theme “Optimizing Reliability, Maintainability, and Data Analytics for Safe & Successful Outcomes.”
Abstract topics are:
Accelerated Life Testing
Autonomous Systems
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Availability
Big Data and IoT Applications in R&M
Business Process Improvement
Condition Based Maintenance
Data Analytics
Design Optimization Using R&M Techniques
Diagnostics and Testability
Discrete Event Modeling & Simulation
Economic and Life Cycle Cost Models for R&M
Fault Tolerance and Safety Critical Systems
Fault Tree Analysis
FMEA
Human Reliability
Human System Integration
Knowledge Based Training
Life Data Analysis
Maintenance Models and Methodologies
Physical Reliability Models
Prognostics and Health Management
R&M and Quality Appl. in Communications Design & Mfg.
R&M and Quality Appl. in Electronics Design & Mfg.
R&M Applications in Aerospace
R&M Applications in Defense Systems
R&M Applications in Health Care
R&M Applications in Infrastructure Management
R&M Applications in Manufacturing
R&M Applications in Service
R&M Applications in Space
R&M Applications in Supportability (Sustainment)
R&M Management
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Reliability Growth Analysis
Reliability Modeling
Repairable Systems
Risk Analysis and Management
Security and Dependability Analysis
Reliable Software (Software Reliability)
Reliability Testing
Software Safety
System Safety Analysis
Warranty Data Analysis and Management
If you wish to present a paper, presentation or tutorial at RAMS® 2026, now is the time to begin your preparation and submit your abstract. RAMS 2026 Program Committee provides authors with a toolkit including the full version of the Call for Papers, Author’s To-Do-List and Tips for Developing a High-Quality Manuscript.
Why RAMS?
To gain valuable insights, network with experts, and enhance their skills through training, certification preparation, and discussions on best practices for mission-critical R&M programs.
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PTC
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