Strong system competence is a key to success in measurement and testing projects – Pinja masters LabVIEW programming

A dedicated system gives much-needed reinforcement and standardization to the testing and measurement process. A measurement, testing and quality assurance system automates testing processes, collection and storage of measurement data, equipment control, data analysis and reporting of results. Thanks to it, the storage and analysis of even large amounts of measurement data can be carried out reliably.

To support testing, the system offers tools that improve the understanding of the phenomenon that must be tested. Manual work related to testing is reduced while the level of measurement accuracy simultaneously improves. This results in a better and more reliably operating process or product.

In measurement and testing system projects, the conception phase, management and leading are fundamental to carry out the project successfully. The success of a project is at risk if the customer and thereby the supplier have not understood the actual requirements associated with the intended purpose of the system. In this case, the result will not meet the customer’s expectations. 

In addition, the supplier’s technology knowhow is not always sufficient for the customer’s needs, due to which part of the necessary features will never be taken into use because of their failure to work or complicated use. With a highly qualified and experienced system supplier you will be best placed to carry out, maintain and advance your development initiative. 

Seven qualities that you should expect from a good system supplier:

1. The system supplier must understand the phenomenon, the technical environment and the physical parameters that are being measured. The supplier’s engineering knowhow is the key here.
2. The system supplier understands the limits on technology. How is the testing software used and exploited as part of applications? How is the technology suited to this particular measurement need?
3. The system supplier has competence in software development and the various architectures and platforms applied in system deliveries. The technological competence of the development team is defined by the development resources certified by the equipment manufacturer.
4. The system supplier is a technology provider partner defined by the manufacturer of the measurement and control equipment.
5. The system supplier has sufficient project leadership and management skills. A system project requires continuous and close cooperation between the customer and the implementing organization so that the intended use of the system remains the guiding thread.
6. The system supplier has references and experience in delivering measurement, testing and quality assurance systems for production critical industrial applications.  
7. The system supplier develops and delivers systems relying on a production team, not on a single individual. This will guarantee the upkeep, support and further development of production critical systems in all circumstances.