Our approach to problem-solving is rooted in several careers worth of research, development, and test applications experience.  We draw from the expertise of electrical and mechanical engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and certified programmers to deliver a solution tailored to your specific needs and budget.

Quality Solutions Throughout the Product Lifecycle

Do quality testing solutions differ depending on where they might be injected throughout the product lifecycle? We find that we typically use similar solutions throughout the entire lifecycle though the hardware and system configuration might change some.  For example, design and prototype testing are normally more lab-based and do not require the automation of a production test. At the opposite end, the field-testing process is normally more portable.  Across the board, the algorithms are mostly the same with some modifications to account for structural changes in the testing process such as mounting methods and other differences in boundary conditions. For example, mounting the unit under test on a shake table is different than how it mounts on an assembly line pallet and much different than being installed in a vehicle.  The goal is to get all boundary conditions the same, but this isn’t always practical for complex structures.

End of production testing is important; but it’s just one area when quality should be assessed. Implementing quality testing from concept through production helps to ensure that flaws are identified as the product passes through each product development stage gate. This significantly reduces the number (and associated cost) of rejected parts being tossed on the scrap pile. But what about products with inherent flaws that do not surface until the product is in use?

Portable test systems isolate problem areas after the product reaches the final customer. This enables problems to be quickly identified and corrected while relaying vital information back to the supplier for the design of next generation products.

No Place for Guesswork

Today’s competitive supply chain landscape is crowded with would-be suppliers just waiting for an opportunity to pounce. There is nothing more dangerous than to have the quality of one’s work brought into question. When it comes to product quality, there’s no place for guesswork, subjectivity, or trial-by-error engineering. Objective quality testing is rooted in science and generates results that are measurable, consistent and repeatable.