May 8, 2023
Environmental testing is an essential part of the product development process, but outsourcing to third-party testing facilities or relying on outdoor testing is risky. Building your own environmental chamber puts you in control.
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March 7, 2023
Remember when the lead time for a switchgear was around 26 weeks? Today, your wait for that switchgear is at least 50 to 60 weeks. Lead times are doubling, even tripling, for many equipment and construction materials used in test facilities.
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January 5, 2023
A good product idea might come suddenly, but great products aren’t accomplished on the first go around. For this reason, research and development are vital. R&D represents a commitment to a better product, enhanced customer satisfaction, and greater business growth. For product testing to achieve the desired results, the research and development testing facility demands the right kind of planning and design.
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November 21, 2022
“On time and on budget” is the project manager’s mantra. Facility construction projects that fit that description, though, are like four-leaf clovers – you know they exist, but spotting one is rare.
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November 7, 2022
Designing and constructing a facility from start to finish involves many moving parts. Planning with collaborative, precise, and data-driven goals in mind ensures the facility delivers on scope, timeline, and budget.
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September 19, 2022
Everyone wants more for their money—especially when “money” represents six-digit or seven-digit figures. That’s often how much companies spend building and integrating test equipment. After making an investment like that, it’s natural to want that equipment to last as long as possible.
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July 21, 2022
Modular test enclosures are all the rage in electrification testing. The enclosures have a lot going for them – mobility, low disruption to working facilities, and cost efficiency, just for starters. Despite this impressive resumé, in some situations, modular enclosures are not your company’s best bet.
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July 13, 2022
Buying industrial equipment isn’t like buying an iPhone. You don’t upgrade just because a new model is available. Most manufacturing systems include expensive, bespoke equipment designed to last for decades. A controls system upgrade can give this equipment a new lease on life for a fraction of the cost of equipment replacement.
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April 25, 2022
Worker safety is a top priority for manufacturers. Protecting workers means proper training, adequate safety gear, and machinery designed to minimize the risk of injury.
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March 8, 2022
Systems integration is not a new concept. It’s one construction companies, equipment suppliers, and design-build firms are very familiar with. When it comes to the complex requirements of a modern facility, a systems integrator may be one of the most valuable members of your team.
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