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 2019

Summary: developed verification systems for silver ingots, integrating hardware with National Instruments vision and LabVIEW. Established WiFi testers for DSL modem repair, incorporating RF test probes and TestStand. Integrated measurement instruments for cosmetology clinical analysis. Created electronic card testers for coffee machines and supported GPON fiber modem production with TestStand.

The year 2019 was a dynamic period of innovation and technological advancement. Our team focused on developing sophisticated systems and solutions that enhanced quality control, testing, and production efficiency. We integrated state-of-the-art hardware and software to verify the authenticity of silver ingots, and we revolutionized the repair process for DSL modems with advanced WiFi testing capabilities.

Our commitment to precision and excellence led us to integrate measurement instruments for cosmetology, ensuring the highest standards in clinical skin analysis. We also tailored electronic card testers for coffee machines, demonstrating our versatility and customer-centric approach. Additionally, we bolstered the production line of GPON fiber modems with robust testing support, underpinning our dedication to delivering reliable and cutting-edge solutions. Each project in 2019 was a step towards redefining industry benchmarks and reinforcing our leadership in the field:

• Metallurgy - 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.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - Integration of measurement instruments for clinical skin analysis for cosmetology based on LabVIEW.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Support GPON fiber modem production line testers based on National Instruments TestStand

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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 2017

Summary: In 2017, we carried out several high-impact projects with international reach. We implemented vision-based fuse block test benches for Freightliner truck production in Mexico and the United States. We supported the production of two new DSL gateway models with end-of-line (EOL) testers and test jigs in Manaus, Brazil, for Sagemcom and Jabil. In France, we developed a motor testing solution using Modbus TCP for Meggitt, which also included a test sequencer with CompactDAQ. We pioneered the creation of a WiFi test bench for GPON gateways, also in Brazil. In Mexico, we implemented a traceability system for gas sensor production at Delphi. In France, we enhanced our clinical cosmetology study software by integrating the Diastron TLS850 instrument. We also took part in a university conference at UJED in Mexico, presenting on engineering and globalization. Finally, we highlight the development of an automotive battery fault simulator for Clarion, capable of generating disturbances according to ISO 16750-2, with real-time control and an intuitive LabVIEW interface, aimed at validating ECUs and embedded electronics. 

Locations: Mexico, United States, Brazil (Manaus), France  

Companies: Freightliner (Daimler), Sagemcom, Jabil, Meggitt, Delphi, Clarion

Reflecting on the year 2017, it was a period of remarkable achievements and global impact in the fields of hardware and software development. Our team’s dedication to innovation led to significant advancements in measurement and traceability systems, as well as enriching training programs across Mexico, the United States, Brazil, and France.

Our key projects included the deployment of visionary fuse block test benches for Freightliner trucks, the launch of new DSL home gateway models with comprehensive end-of-line testing solutions, and the integration of Modbus TCP for versatile engine testing. We also pioneered WIFI testing for GPON fiber optic home gateways, developed a sophisticated traceability system for Delphi’s sensor production, and enhanced our cosmetology clinical study software with cutting-edge measurement technology. Each initiative not only contributed to our growth but also set new standards in their respective domains:

• Automotive Manufacturing - Fuses block test bench by vision for the Freightliner trucks production (Daimler): one in Mexico and two in the United States (LabVIEW, vision).
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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).
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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).
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - 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)
• Automotive Manufacturing - 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)
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - 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).
• Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive Battery Fault Simulator, capable of reproducing electrical disturbances according to ISO 16750-2 – the international standard for testing electrical systems in vehicles.
• Main features:
• Generation of custom waveforms to simulate critical faults, such as: Load dump transients, Voltage drops and interruptions in microseconds, Polarity reversal and superimposed AC noise
• Event sequencer to replicate complex scenarios (vehicle start-up/shutdown)
• Real-time control of power sources and loads
• Intuitive LabVIEW interface with pre-configured profiles (ISO 16750-2)
• Automatic reporting for certification and traceability
• Applications:
• Validation of ECUs and embedded electronics
• Compliance testing for OEMs and suppliers
• Accelerated product development with higher reliability
• Location: Mexico
• Company: Clarion

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Activities in 2016

Summary: developed a LabVIEW-based measuring instrument for magnesium quality testing, with 22-micron accuracy and database integration. Provided technical support for DSL home gateway EOL testers using TestStand. Enhanced skin clinical study software with new features. Created fuse block inspection benches for trucks, utilizing LabVIEW Vision.

In 2016, our team dedicated itself to a suite of key projects that showcased our commitment to precision, innovation, and technical excellence. We developed a LabVIEW and Vision-based measuring instrument for magnesium quality testing in Mexico, achieving an impressive 22-micron accuracy. In Brazil, we provided crucial technical support for DSL home gateway functional testers, enhancing end-of-line efficiency.

Our ongoing project since 2010 saw the addition of new features to our skin clinical study software in France, further refining our analysis capabilities. Additionally, we engineered specialized fuse block inspection benches for Freightliner trucks in Mexico, setting a new standard for quality control in the automotive industry. Each initiative reflects our dedication to advancing technology and delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.:

• Metallurgy - 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
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - functional testers for DSL home gateway (Sagemcom, Jabil): technical support on the end of line testers (EOL). 
• Technique: TestStand and LabWindows/CVI
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - 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
• Automotive Manufacturing - fuse block inspection bench for truck (Freightliner): development of two test benches for a new truck model. The tester obtains the list of components and their location from the database, then displays the fuse block map so that the operator can insert them into the block. Subsequently, a vision test is conducted to validate that all fuses and relays are properly inserted in the correct place.
• Technique: LabVIEW Vision
• Location: Mexico

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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

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Activities in 2014

Summary: Developed IVI drivers for oil industry instruments and cosmetic selection software, enhancing with LabVIEW capabilities. Improved truck fuse block inspection with LabVIEW Vision. Created electronic component testers and WiFi calibration stations for DSL gateways, streamlining diagnostics and operator training.

The year 2014 stands out as a significant milestone in our professional journey, marked by a series of pioneering activities that spanned across various industries and countries. From the development of IVI drivers in France to the implementation of LabVIEW for cosmetic selection, each project was a step forward in technological innovation. In Mexico, I enhanced quality control with LabVIEW Vision, while in the United States, we revolutionized DSL home gateway diagnostics and calibration. This year was a testament to our commitment to excellence and the relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of technology:

• Oil and Gas Industry - IVI drivers for measuring instruments for the oil industry: IVI drivers development using LabWindows/CVI and TestStand. Location: France
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - software for cosmetics selection: capturing various skin measures this software indicates which cosmetic to use and in what dosage. Technique: LabVIEW. Location: France
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - measurement software and clinical study of the skin: since 2010 we add tools and features. This year it is the turn of the communications performance, instruments optimization and improvement of the measurement areas editor. Technique: LabVIEW. Location: France
• Automotive Manufacturing - fuse blocks inspection for truck: improving vision fuse blocks test benches for the production of truck. Technique: LabVIEW Vision. Location: Mexico
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - electronic components tester: sequencing measures voltage and temperature of the components during temperature cycling. Technique: LabVIEW, GPIB. Location: France
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Wifi calibration and test station for DSL home gateway: hardware and software development with installation in a service center and operator training. Technique: TestStand, LitePoint. Location: United States.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - boot up diagnostic station for DSL home gateway: this aid diagnostic station, installed in a service center, allows the repair technician to read Linux traces during boot up of the PCBA. The software identifies initialization problems (flash memory corruption, problem of access to material resources ...); thus the diagnosis takes a few seconds. Technique: LabVIEW. Location: United States.

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Activities in 2013

Summary: Audited xDSL modem testing processes, achieving a 500% capacity increase. Developed LabVIEW systems for laser cooling and skin measurement. Optimized xDSL test benches, reducing test times by 40%. Created IVI drivers and trained in LabVIEW and Visual Basic .NET, enhancing testability and production efficiency.

During the year 2013 the missions of measuring and testing took me in France, Mexico, Brazil, Tunisia, Canada and the United States. They allowed me to increase my experience in the integration of test benches in the mass production lines and test systems technical audit. And it's always a pleasure to meet various stakeholders, engineers and management teams from different sectors, different countries and communicate in different languages ​​(English, French, Spanish and Portuguese).
Here's the list of my activities in 2013:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Testing process audit into a xDSL modem repair center, defining solutions to establish, develop the new process, the layout of the line. This optimization resulted in an increase of 500% test volume capacity (TestStand ).
• Accessory on a regulation system of laser cooling with cRIO LabVIEW real-time.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Development of a quality test bench at the end of the mass production of xDSL modem (GVT, Telefonica): VDSL, WiFi 2.4GHz, 5GHz WiFi, FTTH, Ethernet, HPNA (TestStand).
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Optimization and debugging of functional test benches in the mass production of xDSL modem: 40% reduction in test time, reducing false failures (TestStand, LabWindows / CVI)
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - Development of instrument drivers for the measurement of the skin characteristics with LabVIEW.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - IVI drivers development with LabWindow/CVI integrated in TestStand.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Development of a system for measuring the aging of electronic components
• Trainings of LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement and instrumentation with Visual Basic. Net (Measurement Studio)
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Technical audit of test benches and power supplies in xDSL modems repair centers (GVT, Bell and Cablevision) to increase testability and volumes: analysis of the feasibility of testing, measurements stability, statistical analysis of the measurements and production data for test benches, optimization of operator actions, software, traceability and product flows.

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