vendredi 17 mars 2023

Activities in 2022

In 2022, we developed and manufactured innovative testing and measurement solutions to meet the needs of our clients across various industrial sectors. Additionally, we strengthened our partnerships with local stakeholders and expanded our operations and collaborations in five key countries: Mexico, Brazil, Tunisia, China, the United States, and France. Here is a list of the projects:

  •  DOCSIS 3.1 residential gateway, WiFi6, and production startup support.
    • List of tests:
      • OTP on memory,
      • DOCSIS upstream and downstream test,
      • WiFi 802.11ax calibration for 2.4GHz and 5GHz testing for tx, rx, rssi, beamforming,
      • USB, FXS VoIP, Ethernet 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps,
      • WiFi antenna testing using NFT,
      • LED color and intensity
      • WPS, reset buttons mechanical testing,
      • functional DOCSIS testing with CMTS,
      • customization with installation of client software and settings such as mac addresses, SSID, passwords, etc.,
    • design and manufacture of test interfaces for the entire production line,
    • development of test software using NI TestStand,
    • support for production startup (NPI: New Product Introduction) with data and failure analysis, FPY, cp, cpk, test time, and increased production volumes.
  • GPON fiber optic residential gateway, WiFi6 and production startup support.
    • List of tests:
      • USB, FXS, Ethernet 1Gbps,
      • WiFi antenna testing using NFT,
      • LED color and intensity
      • WPS, reset buttons mechanical testing
      • functional GPON testing with OLT,
      • customization with installation of client software and settings such as mac addresses, SSID, passwords, etc.,
    • design and manufacture of test interfaces for the entire production line,
    • development of test software using NI TestStand,
    • support for production startup (NPI: New Product Introduction) with data and failure analysis, FPY, cp, cpk, test time, and increased production volumes.
  • Video Soundbox powered by Alexa and production startup support.
    • List of tests:
      • Ethernet, USB, HDMI, infrared, LEDs, front-end cable,
      • Acoustic testing of tweeters, woofers, and microphones,
      • Custom manufacturing of test interfaces for the entire production line based on client specifications,
    • Support for production startup (NPI: New Product Introduction) with data and failure analysis, FPY, cp, cpk, test time, and increased production volumes.
  • Cosmetology measurement station - Since 2010, we have been developing measurement software for clinical studies in cosmetology:
    • Redesign of the user interface
    • Addition of new features, including synchronization with the cloud
    • Integration of new instruments
    • Developed using LabVIEW.
  • Automotive fuse box testing - Manual component insertion assistant software and vision verification:
    • Addition of new software functions
    • Support for production data analysis.

vendredi 31 décembre 2021

Activities in 2021

 Activities in 2021 between Mexico, Brazil, Tunisia, China and France:

  • Set-top box testers with connected speaker under Linux and the virtual assistant Alexa:
    • manufacture of test interfaces for acoustic, audio, video, WiFi, Bluetooth validation
    • installation on production line
    • production launch follow-up
  • GPON fiber optic modem testers: design / manufacture of test interfaces and development of test software (based on National Instruments TestStand) to test:
    • GPON optical fiber: functional test with OLT
    • Phone, USB, Ethernet
    • NFT (Near Field Testing) for the verification of WiFi 6 antennas
    • WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz (Throughput) and WiFi 6 speed test
    • Led color test and automated button test
    • Download of client software and customization (MAC address, SSID, password, etc.)
    • User interface test (with Selenium automation)
  • Component tester for electric vehicle:
    • dielectric tests (5000V) and functional electrical measurements
    • technical details :
      • development under TestStand and LabVIEW
      • instruments: Keysight, Associated Research, Pickering, Gw Instek, B&K Precision, communication with PLC in MC protocol (MELSEC communication protocol)

jeudi 31 décembre 2020

Activities in 2020

 Activities in 2020 between Mexico, Brazil, United States, China and France:

  • DOCSIS 3.1 Cable gateway Testers: design / fabrication of test interfaces and development of test software (based on National Instruments TestStand) to test:
    • DOCSIS 3.1: verification of frequency calibration tables, tested with generator and frequency analyzer + functional test with CMTS
    • WiFi 11.ax: test of EVM, MASK, PER
    • Phone, USB, Ethernet
    • NFT (Near Field Testing) for the verification of WiFi antennas
    • 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Throughput test
    • Led color test and automated buttons test
    • Download of client software automation and customization (MAC address, SSID, password, etc.)
  • Support on WiFi tester in repair center for VDSL modem (based on TestStand)
  • Support on truck fuse block tester: addition of new functionalities on a test bench that we have developed. The technologies used are vision from National Instruments and LabVIEW.
  • Support of a silver foundry on communication loss with measurement instruments (LabVIEW)
  • Audit of a pressure sensor test bench: analysis of electrical noise problem and presentation of improvements to be applied
  • GPON fiber optic gateway testers (ONT): design / fabrication of test interfaces and development of test software (based on National Instruments TestStand) to test:
    • GPON optical fiber: functional test with OLT
    • Phone, USB, Ethernet
    • NFT (Near Field Testing) for the verification of WiFi antennas
    • 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi speed test (Throughput)
    • Led color test and automated button test
    • Download of client software and customization (MAC address, SSID, password, etc.)

mardi 31 décembre 2019

Activities in 2019

 The 2019 activities are as follows:

  • Verification of identification engraving on silver ingots: hardware integration and development of a verification system for identifiers engraved on 30 kg silver ingots in a foundry. This tester is based on National Instruments vision for cameras and LabVIEW communicating with PLCs.
  • WiFi tester for DSL modem repair center: hardware integration and software development for testing modem PCBA cards under repair, with SMA cables, RF test probes, vector generator / analyzer, and TestStand.
  • Integration of mesurement instruments for clinical skin analysis for cosmetology based on LabVIEW.
  • Electronic card tester for coffee machine: development of the test sequencer and instruments drivers for integration with a test bench manufactured by the customer. The solution is based on LabVIEW and TestStand.
  • Support GPON fiber modem production line testers based on National Instruments TestStand

lundi 31 décembre 2018

Activities in 2018

During 2018 we developed solutions for measurement, test and production traceability for customers from USA, France, Brasil, Spain and Mexico.
List of the major activities of this year:

  • analysis software of sulfur in silver process, it is composed of 2 parts: the recorder software communicates with an oven where a sample is inserted, the data are saved in a database, then a client software, on the network, connect to the server to extract the required to analyse. It is used to follow the quality of the production process. This solution was developed with LabVIEW for Peñoles.
  • Gas quality tester for food and medical industry, based on Emerson analyzers and National Instruments hardware with LabVIEW. Solution developed for Messer Ibérica.
  • I2S test for smart speakers, acquisition signal analysis and test of the digital I2S signals with National Instruments acquisition hardware and LabVIEW for integration under TestStand and LabWindows/CVI.
  • customized training at the CERN for the development of electronic hardware and validation under TestStand with LabWindows/CVI and Python.
  • test of residential gateways (modem) DSL, cable (DOCSIS) and fiber (GPON), test bench development for functional validation of WiFi 2.4G and 5G ac, downstream/upstream throughput, customization like MAC address, etc, ISP firmware download with a capacity of 1500 units a shift, technical support for production debug and to increase the volume.
  • conference about my activities and experience in a globalized word (digital nomad?) from Mexico at the faculty of engineering, science and architecture of the Juarez University of the State of Durango in Mexico, invited by the postgraduate degree director Luis Oscar Guereca.
  • electrical motor test, development of a test sequencer and instruments drivers for the validation of motors with LabVIEW and compact DAQ.

dimanche 31 décembre 2017

Activities in 2017

The year 2017 was successful in hardware and software developments, measurement and traceability audits, training in Mexico, United States, Brazil and France.

Here is a list of the main activities:
  • fuses block test bench by vision for the Freightliner trucks production (Daimler): one in Mexico and two in the United States (LabVIEW, vision).
  • production of two new DSL home gateway models for Sagemcom and Jabil : implementation of end of line testers (EOL) with accompaniment of the production ramp up and NPI assistance in Brazil (TestStand, LabWindows/CVI).
  • engine test and Modbus TCP : development of a software solution for controlling an engine test bench in two modes. Local mode allows the technician to check the engine for measurements; The remote mode allows another system to automate and control measures by Modbus TCP. All measurements are available at any time via Modbus TCP. This system was installed in France (LabVIEW).
  • WIFI test of GPON fiber optic home gateway for Sagemcom and Jabil : hardware and software development of wireless test bench for Brazil service center. It detects faults distinguishing antennas to facilitate repair (TestStand)
  • traceability system for the sensors production for Delphi : development of tactile interfaces for operators to monitor the production of Delphi gas sensors and accompanying the implementation of the database (C#, Oracle)
  • skin clinical study software for cosmetology : adding a new measurement instrument (Diastron translucency meter TLS850) and new features to the software introduced in 2010 and now used by many laboratories (LabVIEW).

samedi 31 décembre 2016

Activities in 2016

My main activities in 2016 are:
  • measuring instrument for quality test of the magnesium (Peñoles): hardware and software development of a measuring instrument used in the laboratory for magnesium extraction. The instrument identifies the impurity particles present in a beaker and shows the distribution of these particles by size. The accuracy is 22 microns. The software generates reports and stores measurements in a database. Technique: LabVIEW and Vision. Location: Mexico.
  • functional testers for DSL home gateway (Sagemcom, Jabil): technical support on the end of line testers (EOL). Technique: TestStand and LabWindows/CVI. Location: Brazil.
  • measuring software for clinical study of the skin: it is a software initiated in 2010 for which we regularly add tools and features. This year it was the turn of the new features (new analysis report format, optimization ...). Technique: LabVIEW. Location: France
  • fuse block inspection bench for truck (Freightliner): development of two test benches for a new truck model. Technique: LabVIEW Vision. Location: Mexico.