How does the pressure of competition and time-to-market influence safety testing and quality control?

Jan 22, 2017 ... At a press conference on Sunday, the Korean electronics giant produced the details of what exactly went wrong with the smartphone that initially ... Feb 22, 2017 ... They've caused hoverboard fires, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone explosions, and, most recently, a major recall of HP laptops. What makes ... Oct 12, 2016 ... Another theory that tries to explain the numerous Galaxy Note 7 explosions has to do with the fast-charging feature of the battery. Oct 12, 2016 ... After the first explosion reports, Samsung engineers concluded that the defect had be caused by defective batteries from one or more of the ... Sep 2, 2016 ... There have been 35 reported cases of phones either exploding or catching fire, and Samsung is recalling all of the units it has produced so far. ... causing explosions. Exploding Lithium-ion Batteries: A Brief History. While exploding lithium ion batteries in Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones may have garnered ... Jan 22, 2017 ... It has been known since early on that the phones' lithium-ion batteries caused the explosions and fires, which began to occur around the globe ... Sep 4, 2016 ... Why does the Note 7 explode? This video will explain why Samsung recalled over 2 Million of their Note 7 Android Smart Phones. What part of ... Oct 11, 2016 ... None identified a problem that might cause phones to explode, according to the person briefed on the testing process. Samsung's chief ... The exploding batteries on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have caused a huge recall and a red face for the South Korean smartphone giants.