Remote test solution for cyber and electromagnetic equipment manufacturer

Customer Challenge

A leading cyber and electromagnetic equipment manufacturer required a reliable and efficient solution to test the functionality of their products. The company’s previous manual testing process was time-consuming, error-prone, and not scalable to the growing demands.

Solution Requirements

The solution needed to meet the following requirements:

• Rapid and accurate testing: The solution should be able to test and provide quick feedback on the functionality of their equipment.
• Reduced manual intervention: The solution should minimise manual intervention, allowing operators to focus more on equipment sales.
• Scalable to production: The solution should accommodate increasing production volumes without compromising efficiency or accuracy.
• Cost-effective: The solution should be affordable and integrate easily into the company’s existing production workflow.

Solution Design

The company partnered with Greeve Systems, a leading systems engineering company, to develop a custom solution that addressed their specific needs. The solution utilised off-the-shelf remote-control systems to transmit a wide spectrum of radio signals to the customer equipment.

The remote-control systems were equipped with alarms and LEDs to provide visual feedback on the status of the testing process. A central control unit was deployed to manage the communication between the remote control systems and the customer equipment.

Implementation and Benefits

The solution was implemented successfully, and the company immediately experienced the following benefits:

• Increased Set-up Speed: The solution enabled the company to set up demonstrations quickly for customers and end users.
• Reduced Error Rates: The automated testing process minimized human error, highlighting the accuracy of the customer equipment.
• Improved Operator Efficiency: Operators were freed from the time-consuming manual testing process, enabling them to focus on more important tasks.
• Scalability for Growth: The solution’s modular design enabled the company to scale it easily to accommodate increasing production volumes.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Using off-the-shelf components and a well-defined development process ensured cost-effectiveness throughout the project.

Conclusion

The remote test solution developed by Greeve Systems provided the customer with a reliable and efficient way to test and showcase their equipment, significantly improving set-up speed, error rates, and operator efficiency. The solution was scalable, allowing the company to adapt to its growing production demands. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of leveraging off-the-shelf components with bespoke engineering to deliver a cost-effective and customised solution to a complex engineering brief.