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 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 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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Activities in 2012

Summary:  test benches for residential gateway production. Our expertise includes Litepoint, TestStand, and LabWindows/CVI. We install production lines, optimize testing procedures to reduce cycle time, and increase capacity. Additionally, we provide NPI support and offer both traveling and remote support for issue identification, pre-correction, and optimization analysis. Our training services cover LabVIEW, TestStand, and LabWindows/CVI. Furthermore, we’ve developed a measurement system for the cosmetic industry using LabVIEW. Lastly, we validate communication protocols for PLC production.

As AJOLLY testing company, we found the projects in 2012 to be incredibly stimulating. Despite the extensive travel, covering 160,000 km by plane to visit our clients, the time spent was invaluable. We dedicated a week here, three weeks there, and two weeks in another city, totaling six months of business trips. These journeys were not just about sharing techniques but also about fostering friendships, as we believe that behind every technique, there’s a human connection.

This year, we reveled in the opportunity to share our collective experience, going above and beyond our expertise to provide the best support to our clients facing challenges. We focused on enhancing both software and hardware processes and meticulously analyzed procedures to recommend effective solutions. Our ability to communicate in four languages—English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish—in a single session enriched our meeting sessions, allowing us to share our experiences more broadly.

Summary of 2012:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - test bench development for residential gateways production:
• Conducting WiFi testing and calibration along with functional DSL test, phone (FXS), USB, and WiFi radio tests to check the antennas, is crucial for ensuring device quality and performance. Additionally, Ethernet connectivity tests and data customization, including SSID, password, MAC addresses, and serial numbers, are critical procedures preceding the final quality test, ensuring that each unit is ready to meet the specific needs of the end-users.
• install production lines, improve testing procedures to reduce cycle time and increase capacity
• NPI support
• traveling or remote support for the identification of the issues, or pre correction and optimization analysis to get the right specialist
• Technologies: Litepoint, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI for 
• Localization: Manaus, Brazil
• trainings LabVIEW, TestStand and LabWindows/CVI
• Localization: France
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - development of a measurement system for the cosmetic industry
• Technologies: LabVIEW
• Localization: Monaco
• Industrial Automation - test bench development to validate the communication protocols for the production of Schneider PLC
• Technologies: LabWindows/CVI and TestStand
• Localization: France

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Activities in 2011

Summary: Provided training in LabVIEW, TestStand, and LabWindows/CVI across industries. Developed an eddy current measurement system for nuclear materials and enhanced clinical study systems in cosmetology. Improved thermodynamic study benches and implemented Modbus-TCP for energy analysis. Developed a PLC transcoding server and validated industrial speed controllers. Presented on particle accelerators and medical applications of nanotechnology.

In 2011, we embarked on a journey through the realms of innovation and technology, where we had the privilege of sharing our expertise in the following key projects:

• Trainer for LabVIEW, TestStand and LabWindows/CVI for various sectors of industrial, scientific and military activities.
• Energy - Development of a system of eddy current measurement for detecting surface defects of the materials for nuclear plant (LabWindows/CVI).
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology -Technical intervention to improve cosmetology and pharmacology clinical study system (LabVIEW)
• Refrigeration Technology - Improvement of a thermodynamic principles bench study applied to refrigeration (LabVIEW real-time and embedded WEB server)
• Energy Management - Implementation of Modbus-TCP instruments measurements on Ethernet network and radio for the analysis of energy consumption in buildings and industrial installations (LabVIEW and Visual Basic)
• Industrial Automation - Development of an automated transcoding measurements server for PLC (LabVIEW)
• Industrial Automation - Implementation of functional tests for industrial controllers validation (TestStand and LabWindows/CVI)
• Conference titled "Particle accelerator: light to future medical" featuring advanced technology through nanoparticles observations processed by synchrotrons.

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Activities in 2009

Summary: We’ve optimized GPIB communications on a synchrotron through C++ programming on Linux and JAVA, showcasing our commitment to precision and technical knowledge sharing. Our conference on software migration highlighted our technical leadership, reflecting our dedication to innovation and excellence in the field.

In 2009, AJOLLY Testing fortified its prowess in testing and measurement, making significant strides in software development and complex system analysis. Our comparative study on test bench software development for production highlighted our proficiency in technologies like LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Studio .NET C# with Measurement Studio. Furthermore, our analytical work on a third-generation synchrotron showcased our ability to optimize GPIB communications, thanks to our expertise in C++ programming on Linux and JAVA instrument server development. These initiatives reflect our commitment to precision and efficiency, while emphasizing the importance of sharing our knowledge with the technical community.

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Comparative Technical and Financial Study on Test Bench Software Development: In our collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent, we conducted an in-depth comparative technical and financial study on the development of test bench software for production. This project involved the use of LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Studio .NET C# with Measurement Studio. We concluded this project with an informative conference, presenting migration examples to Alcatel-Lucent’s technical experts and leaders.
• Techniques Utilized: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio .NET C# with Measurement Studio.
• Scientific Research and Development - Analysis of Measurement Losses on a Third-Generation Synchrotron: Our team undertook a detailed analysis of measurement losses on a third-generation synchrotron, leading to a significant optimization of GPIB communications on both hardware and software levels. This task required specialized expertise in C++ programming on Linux and JAVA instrument server development.
• Techniques Utilized: C++ on Linux, JAVA instrument server, GPIB.

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Activities in 2008

Summary: At AJOLLY testing, we’ve crafted a generic software architecture and associated training to boost factory efficiency. Integrating LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI into TestStand, we’ve enabled database communications now deployed in multiple plants. Our expertise spans C, LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, and Measurement Studio C#. Additionally, we’ve created a comprehensive 350-point test bench for evaluating the aging of electronic components, showcasing our dedication to advancing professional electronic testing solutions.

In 2008, AJOLLY Testing marked significant milestones in the innovation of testing and measurement processes. Our projects encompassed the creation of a generic software architecture and the associated training, enhancing the efficiency of production facilities. Furthermore, we developed an advanced testing rig for the durability assessment of electronic components. These initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as LabVIEW and GPIB, underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and our substantial impact on advancing the industry.

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Analysis, Development, and Training on a Generic Software Architecture Based on TestStand:
• We have established development guidelines to integrate LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI components into the TestStand architecture and specified communications with the database. The results of this study are now utilized in various production plants.
• The techniques involved include the C language, LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, and Measurement Studio C#.
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Development of a Test Bench for Measuring the Aging of Electronic Boards and Their Components:
• This test bench conducts 350 measurement points, ranging from one minute to several months, to assess the aging of electronic components.
• The technologies employed for this project are LabVIEW, GPIB, megohmmeter, Pickering chassis, and a switching matrix.

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Activities in 2006

Summary: we developed an error code analysis software for onboard computers used in Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft, utilizing C, LabWindows/CVI, RS422, and CAN. From 2006 to 2012, the company provided training on LabVIEW, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio for C# and Visual Basic.NET, catering to various sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, aerospace, instrumentation, telecommunications, armaments, medical instrumentation, marine research, sensors, rail transport, and electronic engineering.

In 2006, AJOLLY Testing demonstrated its technical expertise by contributing to the aerospace industry through the development of software solutions for analyzing error codes in onboard computers of Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer aircraft. This initiative required a deep understanding of the C language and the LabWindows/CVI environment, highlighting the company's ability to meet the complex needs of prestigious clients. Furthermore, AJOLLY Testing shared its expertise through specialized training, covering a range of development and testing tools, addressing a spectrum of industrial sectors from automotive to electronics, including aerospace and marine research, thus demonstrating its commitment to technological progress and operational excellence.

• Aerospace & Defense - Software Development for Onboard Computer Error Code Analysis (Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer)
• AJOLLY Testing developed advanced software for analyzing error codes in the onboard computers of Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft. This ambitious project required proficiency in C, LabWindows/CVI, RS422, and CAN to provide a precise and efficient solution for diagnosing aeronautical systems.
• Professional Training in Programming and Instrumentation Technologies (2006-2012)
• From 2006 to 2012, we offered specialized training in LabVIEW, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, as well as Measurement Studio for C# and Visual Basic.NET. These courses were aimed at professionals from various sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, aerospace, instrumentation, telecommunications, armaments, medical instrumentation, marine study and research, sensors, rail transport, and electronic engineering, thereby contributing to the enhancement of their essential technical skills.

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