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2000 - Bathtub curve

Last Update: 26.06.2025

Maturity

Basic
Scope
Flow
Cycle
Center
Early Failures
Periphery
Wear-Out
The Bathtub curve is a graphical representation of the failure rate of a product over time. It shows that early failures are caused by manufacturing defects, while wear-out failures occur due to aging and usage.
WARNING: This entry is marked as experimental/in development.