High-Value Automated Test Systems (ATS) & Product Validation
End-to-End Product Quality Assurance with Automated Test Systems
In modern product lifecycle management, successful engineering requires more than just functional components; it demands end-to-end assurance. Automated Test Systems (ATS) are the strategic assets that guarantee your products meet design specifications and maintain quality during high-volume production.
Makkal, we specialize in designing, developing, and deploying custom, turn-key test solutions tailored to the unique complexities of your product from the initial R&D bench to the final assembly line.
Automated Test Systems (ATS) & Manufacturing Test Systems (MTS)
Manufacturing Test System
The Focus: Speed, Throughput, and Quality Control
A Manufacturing Test System (MTS), often referred to broadly as an ATS, is the critical checkpoint on the factory floor. These systems are engineered for high-throughput, repeatable testing, where microseconds saved in the test sequence translate directly into millions saved in production costs.
Our MTS development focuses on transforming your production line with systems designed for:
High-Speed Execution:
Utilizing NI TestStand as the executive to manage parallel test sequences and minimize Takt time.
Data Traceability:
Implementing seamless data logging and integration with your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for complete product genealogy and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Robustness and Reliability:
Designing the software and hardware to operate reliably 24/7 in harsh manufacturing environments, minimizing downtime and maintenance.
We deliver systems that ensure every unit leaving the line is validated, reducing costly field failures and warranty claims.
Electromechanical Test Systems
The Focus: Integrated Motion, Power, and Sensor Verification
Electromechanical products which combine electrical signals, mechanical movement, and power management require test systems capable of managing complex, synchronized inputs and outputs. These systems are used for rigorous testing of motors, actuators, relays, industrial controllers, and complex sub-assemblies.
Makkal's expertise in Electromechanical Test Systems
Real-Time Control:
Implementing deterministic control using platforms like NI PXI or CompactRIO for precise timing and execution of motion profiles, power cycling, and closed-loop control.
Integrated Sensing:
Managing data acquisition from specialized sensors like strain gauges, linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs), and resolvers alongside standard electrical measurements.
Durability and Lifecycle Testing:
Developing applications for accelerated life testing, simulating years of operational wear and tear to validate product durability against design limits.
We ensure that the interaction between the electrical, mechanical, and software components is verified under all operational conditions.
Product Design Validation (DV) Systems
The Focus: Verification, Characterization, and Flexibility in R&D
Design Validation (DV) occurs early in the product lifecycle, long before manufacturing scales up. The goal here is not speed, but precision, flexibility, and comprehensive data characterization. DV systems must thoroughly verify that the product's design meets all functional and non-functional specifications.
Our DV system development is tailored for the R&D environment:
High-Fidelity Measurement:
Utilizing high-end PXI Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, and DMMs for detailed characterization of signal integrity and component performance across wide operating parameters.
Architectural Flexibility:
Building scalable LabVIEW applications that allow engineers to easily modify test parameters, add new measurements, or swap out prototype components without significant software re-engineering.
Automated Reporting:
Generating detailed, publication-ready reports that include all raw data, statistical analysis, and pass/fail results necessary for design sign-off.
By delivering flexible, precise DV systems, we accelerate the R&D process, helping you move confidently from prototype to production.
Partnering with Makkal
Whether you are launching a new product requiring rigorous DV or optimizing an existing line with a high-throughput MTS, Makkal provides the complete turn-key solution. We architect the software, integrate the instruments, and deliver a test system that acts as a true strategic asset for your business.