What are the advantages of automated testing?
- Automated testing is faster than manual testing
- Manual testing involves a significant risk that the test engineer or machine operator neglects to scan certain areas or fails to identify certain defects
- Qualified test engineers are relieved of monotonous repetitive testing tasks
- Automated testing provides a good opportunity for immediate feedback on processes
- Automated testing is a good source for providing statistics
- It can be used where the work environment is arduous, difficult to access or too dangerous for manual testing.
Example of applications could be automated testing systems to detect quality defects or verify product parameters in various types of manufacturing process.
For example:
- surface defects when manufacturing wire can be detected using eddy current technology
- surface defects when manufacturing wood veneers can be detected by vision technology
- welding errors can be detected and weld geometry can be inspected using ultrasonic technology
- shapes and dimensions can be inspected using laser-, X-rayor ultrasonic technology
- gluing defects in glued wooden panels can be detected with ultrasonic technology
- cracks can be detected in connection with regrinding of rollers
- material condition can be verified following heat treatment
- bones can be detected in packed chicken or fish using ultrasonic technology
- porous food structures can be inspected using ultrasonic technology
We can assist all the way in the process from the initial analysis of the testing applications, where we first determine together with you exactly what is to be detected, what geometries can occur and what requirements there are with regard to the processing speed, reporting obligations and integration with other systems. We can then conduct initial tests and feasibility studies in our laboratories.
Based on this, we then decide on the most suitable test method, design and install the system, start up and provide the necessary training. We also provide assistance with implementation, process documentation and other forms of support where required.
As our network gives us easy access to other centres of expertise, equipment suppliers and machine builders, we can always offer you a cost-effective solution optimised to your own specifications.
