Activities in 2025

AJOLLY Testing is supporting the industrialization of a new DOCSIS 3.1 modem design in Manaus - Brazil, focusing on cost reduction, WiFi and FEM optimization, and efficient production. Key actions include tester adaptation, test analysis, hardware diagnostics, and process improvement using TestStand and LitePoint tools. In Mexico, AJOLLY is also redeveloping a LabVIEW-based software for an automated fuse box press, implementing a DQMH architecture with optimized Ethernet/IP and database communication to boost performance and reliability.

 

In light of the continuous evolution of technology and the growing demands for competitiveness, AJOLLY Testing is assisting in the transition to a new DOCSIS 3.1 modem design. The main objective is to reduce production costs by redesigning the WiFi section and FEM modules, while maintaining high performance and an efficient industrialization process. Another project is the redevelopment of an automated fuse box assembly press machine for Yazaki, where AJOLLY Testing is reengineering the software to achieve better performance and reliability.

• The industrialization of this new DOCSIS 3.1 modem design brings several key technical challenges:
• 🛠️Adaptation of testers and scripts: Analysis of the new specifications and updates to the test sequences to ensure optimized validation (TestStand and LitePoint IQfact).
• 📊Support for the production pilot and test analysis: Data collection and processing to quickly detect anomalies and provide correction recommendations.
• 🧠Hardware failure detection and collaboration with R&D: Identification of production defects and efficient communication for rapid adjustments.
• 📈Process optimization and increased production: Improvements in test time and infrastructure to maximize production cadence without compromising quality.
• 📍Location: Manaus, Brazil.
• Redevelopment of an Automated Fuse Box Assembly Press Machine
• Existing System: LabVIEW-based software integrating PLC and computer control
• Issue: Machine is operational but fails to meet performance expectations; original supplier unable to deliver improvements
• AJOLLY Testing’s Solution:
• ⚙️Development of a new software using DQMH architecture
• 🧩Focus on modularity, maintainability, and robustness
• 🔗Optimization of Ethernet/IP communication
• 🗄️Improved database data handling
• 🧪Development of a Python-based PLC simulator for Ethernet/IP, replicating real use cases to closely match the production environment. This enables reliable validation, reduces on-site installation time, and increases deployment confidence
• 🚨Complete redesign of the error handling system, as the previous software reported no errors, which severely hindered diagnostics and maintenance
• 📍Location: Durango, Mexico.

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Activities in 2023

Summary: launched GPON & WiFi6 gateways with advanced testing stations for WiFi6 calibration, USB, telephony, and fiber optics. Developed TestStand and LabVIEW sequences for quality assurance, including Ethernet and WiFi throughput. Innovated in cosmetology measurement with networked software and new instruments. Supported audio-video products with Alexa, ensuring quality in WiFi6, Bluetooth, and acoustic testing. Created automatic calibration software for WiFi/Bluetooth testers, improving maintenance and traceability.

In 2023, our relentless pursuit of innovation led us to develop and manufacture cutting-edge test and measurement solutions tailored precisely to meet the needs of our clients across diverse industrial sectors. Strengthening our strategic partnerships with local players, we expanded our global footprint by consolidating operations and collaborations in five key countries: Mexico, Brazil, Tunisia, China, and France.

Our keg projects for the year reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - GPON & WiFi6 Fiber Optic residential gateway: we orchestrated the production launch by designing and manufacturing sophisticated test interfaces, developing customized test software, and ensuring material supply for all line testers:
• WiFi6 802.11ax Calibration and Testing Station: Featuring beamforming and vision-based LED testing on PCBA.
• Multifunctional Testers for USB 2.0 ports and telephony.
• Optical Tester for fiber optic connectors.
• GPON TX/RX Calibration Stations and validation processes.
• Functional Testers for GPON and OLT.
• Automated Testers for WiFi antenna power, LED color, USB 3.1, and telephone connectors post-assembly.
• Product Customization Stations with client-specific data (SSID, passwords, etc.).
• Quality Testers for end-of-line products, including automated GUI access, Ethernet throughput (1G and 2.5G), WiFi throughput (2.4G and 5G), USB, GPON, and label information validation (SSID, MAC addresses, IP, serial numbers, etc.). All test sequences were developed using TestStand and LabVIEW.
• Technics: Litepoint IQxel, Optical osciloscope, Vision Test, TesStand, LabVIEW
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Advanced Analysis Station for DOCSIS 4.0 Modem Calibration in Research and Development:
• Precise calibration of the unit in upstream and downstream flow with rigorous validation of offsets.
• Advanced automation of the commands of the unit to be calibrated for increased efficiency.
• Automated control of instruments via SCPI commands on an Ethernet network, ensuring reliable and rapid communication.
• Software development in Python with integration of high-level drivers designed in LabVIEW, guaranteeing optimal interoperability and maximum performance.
• Technics: DOCSIS signal generator from Rohde&Schwarz, signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde&Schwarz, Python
• Location: France
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - Cosmetology Measurement Station: Since 2010, we’ve been innovating with a measurement software dedicated to clinical studies in cosmetology:
• Integration of new instruments from Courage + Khazaka electronic.
• Advanced features for study synchronization via network and cloud.
• Ongoing development using LabVIEW.
• Technics: LabVIEW
• Location: Monaco
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Video Soundbox with Alexa Assistant: our technical support and test interfaces cover:
• Identification and resolution of production issues based on tester analysis and continuous improvement reports.
• Interfaces for validating WiFi6, Bluetooth, audio from four speakers, and microphones in an acoustic chamber. Also includes audio-video, USB, HDMI, and type F connectors.
• Technics: Litepoint IQxel, TesStand, LabWindows/CVI
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Set-Top Box with Alexa Assistant: our technical support extends to identifying post-assembly production issues:
• Designing test interfaces for validating WiFi6 and Bluetooth antenna power, infrared communication, LED color, and intensity.
• Audio validation for the product’s two microphones in an acoustic chamber.
• Technics: Litepoint IQxel, TesStand, LabWindows/CVI
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Automatic Calibration Software for WiFi and Bluetooth Testers: We have developed our self-calibration systems for RF testers to automate, save time, and collect more information during the setup and maintenance phase of WiFi and Bluetooth test benches:
• Developed software for automatic calibration of test benches.
• Facilitates maintenance technicians in bench calibration.
• Generates calibration reports for enhanced traceability.
• Technics: Litepoint IQxel, LabVIEW

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Activities in 2022

Summary: supported DOCSIS 3.1 & WiFi6 gateways with NI TestStand software for OTP, DOCSIS, WiFi calibration, and Ethernet testing. Designed test interfaces for GPON fiber optics and Alexa-powered soundboxes, focusing on acoustic quality and connectivity. Innovated in cosmetology with cloud-synced measurement software and LabVIEW development. Enhanced automotive fuse box testing with new software functions and vision verification.

As we reflect on the year 2022, it stands out as a period of significant growth and innovation for our company. We have successfully developed and manufactured a range of cutting-edge testing and measurement solutions tailored to the diverse needs of our clients in key industrial sectors. Our efforts this year have been marked by the strengthening of partnerships and the expansion of our operations across Mexico, Brazil, Tunisia, China, the United States, and France.

Our project highlights include the launch of DOCSIS 3.1 residential gateways with WiFi6 support, where we conducted extensive testing and customization to ensure optimal performance. We also made strides in the GPON fiber optic residential gateway market, providing comprehensive production startup support and developing new test interfaces. The Video Soundbox powered by Alexa represents our foray into smart device testing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

In the realm of cosmetology, we continued to innovate with our measurement station, integrating cloud synchronization and new instruments to support clinical studies. Additionally, our work in the automotive sector with fuse box testing has set new standards for manual component analysis and production data support.

Each of these projects not only demonstrates our commitment to excellence but also our ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape:

•  Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - 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 Manufacturing - Truck fuse box testing - Manual component insertion assistant software and vision verification:
• Addition of new software functions
• Support for production data analysis.

Find out how AJOLLY Testing can add value to your projects: www.a-jolly.com

Activities in 2020

Summary: designing and fabricating test interfaces, plus developing test software for DOCSIS 3.1 Cable gateways and GPON fiber optic gateways. Our capabilities include frequency calibration, WiFi 11.ax testing, and Near Field Testing for WiFi antennas. We offer support for VDSL modem repair with WiFi testing, enhance truck fuse block testers with new functionalities, and assist silver foundries with communication issues. Our services extend to auditing and improving pressure sensor test benches, focusing on electrical noise analysis. We specialize in client software automation, customization, and throughput testing for 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi.

The year 2020 was a landmark year for our global operations, as we undertook a series of sophisticated projects across Mexico, Brazil, the United States, China, and France. Our team’s expertise in design, testing, and software development was showcased through the creation of DOCSIS 3.1 Cable gateway Testers and GPON fiber optic gateway testers, setting new standards in connectivity and performance.

We provided critical support for WiFi testers in VDSL modem repair centers and enhanced truck fuse block testers with new functionalities. Our efforts in supporting a silver foundry and conducting an audit of a pressure sensor test bench underscored our commitment to precision and quality. Each project was a step forward in our mission to innovate and excel in the dynamic field of technology:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.)
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Support on WiFi tester in repair center for VDSL modem (based on TestStand)
• Automotive industry - 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.
• Metallurgy - Support of a silver foundry on communication loss with measurement instruments (LabVIEW)
• Automotive Manufacturing - Audit of a pressure sensor test bench: analysis of electrical noise problem and presentation of improvements to be applied
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.)

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Activities in 2018

Summary: developed sulfur analysis software for silver processing and gas quality testers for the food/medical industry using LabVIEW. Conducted I2S testing for smart speakers and provided customized training at CERN. Created test benches for DSL, DOCSIS, and GPON modems, supporting high-volume production and firmware customization. Enhanced electrical motor testing with LabVIEW.

The year 2018 was a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation, as we developed cutting-edge solutions for measurement, testing, and production traceability. Our efforts spanned across the USA, France, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico, catering to a diverse clientele with precision and expertise.

Our major activities for the year included crafting sophisticated analysis software for Peñoles’ silver sulfur process, deploying gas quality testers for the food and medical industry with Messer Ibérica, and enhancing smart speaker functionality with I2S testing. We also provided customized training at CERN, developed test benches for various types of residential gateways, and shared our global experiences at a conference in Mexico. Additionally, we advanced the field of electrical motor testing, further solidifying our position as leaders in technological development.:

• Metallurgy - 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.
• Oil and Gas Industry - Gas quality tester for food and medical industry, based on Emerson analyzers and National Instruments hardware with LabVIEW. Solution developed for Messer Ibérica.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Scientific Research and Development - Customized training at the CERN for the development of electronic hardware and validation under TestStand with LabWindows/CVI and Python.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Aerospace & Defense - Electrical motor test, development of a test sequencer and instruments drivers for the validation of motors with LabVIEW and compact DAQ.

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Activities in 2015

Summary: Developed WiFi testers for DSL gateways and software rework stations in the US, enhancing calibration and flash memory reworks. Created DOCSIS and GPON modem EOL testers in Brazil, aiding production ramp-up. Engineered engine test benches for tractors and electrical fuse block tests in Mexico, improving test stability and speed with LabVIEW and PXI.

The year 2015 was a remarkable period of growth and innovation, as we delved into the intricacies of hardware and software development across various technological fronts. In the United States, we pioneered the creation of WiFi calibration and validation stations for DSL home gateways, and devised a software rework solution that significantly reduced the need for flash memory replacements.

In Brazil, our expertise contributed to the development of End-of-Line (EOL) testers for both DOCSIS and GPON home gateways, facilitating the production ramp-up and ensuring seamless launches.

Meanwhile, in Mexico, we developed sophisticated measurement software for the engine blocks of new John Deere tractor models, and enhanced the stability and speed of electrical fuse block testing. Each project not only pushed the boundaries of current technology but also set new standards for efficiency and reliability in their respective fields:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz tester for DSL home gateway in repair center: hardware and software development of a WiFi calibration and validation station (based Broadcom chipset) for repair center. 
• Technique: TestStand, LitePoint
• Location: United States
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - software rework station for DSL home gateway in repair center: hardware and software development of a solution to do reworks on the flash memory thus avoiding replacement. 
• Technique: TestStand, CLI, JTAG. 
• Location: United States
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - test benches for DOCSIS home gateway: development of EOL testers (EOL) for the production of DOCSIS modems and support production ramp up. 
• Technique: TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, LitePoint
• Location:Manaus, Brazil
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - test benches for GPON home gateway: Development EOL testers (EOL) for the production of fiber optic modems and GPON support the launch of production. 
• Technique: TestStand, LabWindows/CVI
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Automotive Manufacturing - engine test bench for tractor: development of measurement software for engine block of new John Deere tractor models. 
• Technique: LabVIEW. PXI, SCXI
• Location: Mexico
• Automotive Manufacturing - electrical fuse block test: improved stability and speed tests at the end of the line tester. 
• Technique: TestStand, LabVIEW, CAN bus, PXI. 
• Location: Mexico

Find out how AJOLLY Testing can add value to your projects: www.a-jolly.com