Edwin Weibull

Edwin Weibull was a Swedish engineer who developed a mathematical model called the Weibull distribution, used to predict the likelihood of failures or lifespans of materials and products. It helps engineers understand how long something might last or when it might break, based on statistical analysis of failure data. This distribution is widely used in reliability engineering, risk assessment, and quality control to improve safety, durability, and maintenance planning. Essentially, Weibull’s work provides a way to analyze and anticipate failures, aiding in designing more reliable products and systems.