For almost two decades, autonomous driving has existed in a strange place between science fiction and reality. Every year, millions of people entrust their lives to software-assisted driving systems, and...
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In-Circuit Testing for PCB Assembly
In-circuit testing (ICT) is a production test that checks the components on an assembled board, one node at a time. It makes physical electrical contact with the board and measures values such as resistance...
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Bidirectional Power Supply for Reliable Energy
Not long ago, electricity only ran one way: from the grid to whatever needed it. That assumption is breaking down as electrification spreads across transport and the grid. A parked electric car can now keep a...
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Verification and Validation: Why they are Different, and How they Work Together
Verification and validation (V&V) are two of the most-confused terms in engineering, and the cost of confusing them lands squarely on the test bench. Teams that treat V&V as a single activity tend to discover...
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eVTOL Aircraft: A Complete Guide to How They Work
The eVTOL industry is going through a unique moment. Functional aircraft exist, billions of dollars in orders have been signed, and yet none of them are carrying paying passengers in the United States. This...
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Energy Storage Systems
Global primary energy consumption has grown by nearly 97% since 1985 — from 94,000 TWh to over 186,000 TWh in 2024*. You may be reading this on a smartphone that is charging, in a lit room, with a television...
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What is a Feasibility Study & Why is it Important?
At first glance, a feasibility study may look like an added cost. In practice, it often prevents far greater expenses by revealing early whether the initial concept is achievable, stable, and worth developing...
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How to Test Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Systems in Engineering and Production
Effective virtual and augmented reality testing does not stop at the bench. It also requires automation and deployment strategies that preserve repeatability as programs scale. How are these systems tested in...
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How to Optimize Manufacturing Test Stations
Can we afford to invest in a test station that only tests one product? This is the question on the minds of many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other high-tech device-makers today. This post...
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Design for Testability (DFT): Techniques and Applications
When a product fails in the field, the root cause is often difficult to pinpoint. A critical signal may be buried deep inside an application‑specific integrated circuit (ASIC). A fault may only appear under...
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