Test software is an essential tool to automate, standardize, and record verification and validation processes in various sectors: industrial, scientific, laboratory, automotive, medical, aerospace, and technical services.
Definition
A test software is a program developed to control measurement instruments, execute automated test sequences, capture data, and generate reports reliably. It is used to verify the performance, functionality, compliance, and quality of equipment, devices, systems, or processes.
Typical Applications
- Calibration and metrology laboratories: control of instruments and measurement comparison.
- Technical or scientific test benches: automation of tests on sensors, engines, embedded systems, communication equipment.
- Research and Development (R&D) centers: prototype validation, product characterization.
- Automotive and aerospace industry: electrical, functional, CAN, LIN, RF tests, etc.
- Technical maintenance services: automated diagnosis of electronic and industrial equipment.
Main Features
- Control of test equipment: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, cameras, RF instruments, actuators, etc.
- Execution of automated routines: with conditional logic, loops, parallelism.
- Data acquisition and analysis: comparison with tolerances, error alerts, dashboards.
- Graphical interface for the operator: visual feedback, instructions, real-time status.
- Report generation and traceability: with operator log, serial number, date/time, and results.
- Integration with external systems: databases, ERP, MES, industrial protocols.
Common Technologies
- Graphical platforms like LabVIEW and TestStand: widely used in industrial and laboratory environments.
- Languages like Python, C#, C++: for flexible and customized solutions.
- Embedded environments or customized firmware: when the test runs directly on the device.
Benefits
- Reduction of human errors and variability in results.
- Increased productivity and test repeatability.
- Standardization and complete documentation of processes.
- Better data visibility and total traceability.
- Flexibility to adapt the process to different types of devices or systems.
How AJOLLY Testing Applies Test Software
AJOLLY Testing develops tailor-made solutions focusing on productivity, reliability, and traceability, integrating software with:
- Professional instrumentation (NI, Keysight, Litepoint, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix…)
- Custom jigs and mechanical benches
- Data analysis and automatic report generation
- Functional, electrical, optical, and RF tests
- Integration with MES systems, databases, and industrial networks
Whether to validate a prototype or automate a production line, test software is the brain of the operation.