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Test-Centric Assembly

23 May, 2009
1 min read
By Jacques Hoffmann, InterTech Development The improvements to be expected from a testcentric assembly approach are not trivial. Leak test and functional test cycle times can be decreased 25% - 70%. This white paper reviews the general principles of test-centric assembly for manufacturers and machine builders.

May 23, 2009 - Providing a guide to worldwide manufacturers, machine builders and design engineers on how to cut costs of test-intensive assembly operations by 25% or more, “Assembly & Test White Paper: Test-Centric Assembly “ from InterTech Development Company is now available via free download at www.intertechdevelopment.com/images_capabilities/pdf_docs/Testcentricrev2.pdf . “Test-Centric Assembly” is a term coined by InterTech Development Company several years ago to help explain the upfront consideration of real-world test requirements in test-intensive assembly operations that is proven to lower production line inefficiencies.

The contents of the technical guide include: discussion of in-line vs. in-process testing; differentiating between defective parts vs. defective tests; differences in fixture design for testing vs. assembly; comparing generic vs. customized software for testing applications; and related cost-savings of various assembly & test techniques.

Readers of the Guide can draw insights on:

  • How to cut testing costs by 25%+.
  • How to decrease leak test and functional test cycle times up to 70%.
  • How to save up to 10% in product development costs with faster and more test solutions
  • How to cut time-to-market by up to 15%.InterTech Development Company is a world leader in test-centric assembly and test specializing in automated leak and functional testing with 7 patented mass flow and hydraulic technologies, as well as, helium mass spectrometry (ISO-9001-2000 International Standards for Quality Management).

InterTech Development Company-engineered solutions are used by hundreds of manufacturers worldwide.

InterTech Development Company’s worldwide support organization maintains offices in North America, Asia, and Europe.

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