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 2024

Summary: creation of test interfaces for set-top boxes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) services and comprehensive technical support. We are at the forefront of innovation with our automated production supervisor and a vision-based test bench for set-top boxes. Our technical support significantly improves the First Pass Yield (FPY) for GPON fiber optic modems. Since 2010, our clinical skin study software has been continuously enhanced with advanced features and new instruments, solidifying our expertise in cosmetology and pharmacology.

Throughout the current year 2024, AJOLLY testing has accomplished several significant projects, even though the year has not yet concluded. We have implemented advanced test interfaces for set-top boxes featuring Alexa integration and provided comprehensive NPI support. Furthermore, we have developed a sophisticated production line supervisor with automation integration, and an innovative vision-based test bench for set-top boxes. These achievements reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction:

• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Expertise in Test Interfaces for Alexa-Integrated Set-Top Boxes and NPI Support:
• Design and implementation of test interfaces for audio/video, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, FrontEnd functionalities, as well as WiFi, Bluetooth, acoustic with microphone testing, infrared, and antenna tests.
• Technical support for the installation of End-of-Line (EOL) testers, training of maintenance technicians, interaction with R&D teams and industrialization services, and assistance during production start-up, particularly for problem identification, solution implementation, and repair diagnostics.
• Location: Manaus, Brasil
• Industrial Machinery and Equipment - Development of a Production Line Supervisor with Automation Integration for Water Pump Manufacturing:
• Extraction of production orders from printed documents.
• Management of the sequencing of manufacturing orders.
• Transmission of instructions to PLCs and retrieval of production data for real-time display.
• Creation of traceability files for production and incidents.
• Technologies implemented: LabVIEW, DQMH framework, OPC UA, Keyence.
• Location: France
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Development of a Vision-Based Test Bench for Set-Top Boxes:
• Diagnostics performed by extracting self-test information via HDMI output, adapted to final and secure products with restricted standard communication.
• Capability for simultaneous testing of 9 units with a volume of 600 units per cycle.
• Production of detailed test reports for traceability and technical analysis of testing procedures.
• Location: Netherlands
• Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications - Support for GPON Fiber Optic Modem Production:
• Analysis of test data to improve First Pass Yield (FPY): We have implemented a thorough analysis of production test data to identify the root causes of failures and improve the success rate on the first pass.
• Optimization of analyses by optical oscilloscope and improvement of its driver: We have optimized the use of the optical oscilloscope, an essential tool for signal characterization in GPON modems. The improvement of the oscilloscope’s driver has allowed for better integration with our test systems, thus increasing the precision and efficiency of the analyses.
• Location: Manaus, Brazil
• Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology - Skin Clinical Study Software: Since 2010, AJOLLY testing has been committed to the continuous improvement of our skin clinical study software, an indispensable tool for cosmetology and pharmacology laboratories. Here are the major advancements:
• Integration of new features: We have enriched our software with advanced options for more precise and personalized analysis of clinical data.
• Addition of new instruments: The software has been updated to include support for new cutting-edge measurement instruments, such as the frictiometer, as well as Courage + Khazaka’s flex and nano tewameters, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of skin properties.
• Location: France
• Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing - Development of an Electrical Consumption Measurement Instrument: We have developed an advanced instrument for measuring electrical consumption, capable of accurately measuring current, voltage, and power consumed by a load. This tool is particularly useful for evaluating the consumption of electronic boards, among other applications. Our instrument stands out due to its ability to communicate with a computer via SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands. It can also operate autonomously thanks to its integrated display. This flexibility allows for:
• Integration into production lines and test benches,
• Independent use by technicians for diagnostics and repairs.

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