When is a managed dossier sufficient for product testing?

A managed dossier may be sufficient when the test results are reliably linked to the product's set-up, changes and release decision. Additional workflow is justified if these links are to be continuously restored or attempts are distributed across multiple units and tools.

How is machine test control linked to production and test stands?

Test results are linked to a specific device, its actual set-up, and the requirements applied. Where possible, data is transmitted automatically; elsewhere approved documents are used. The quality team can gather one basis for acceptance without searching for information in separate production and testing files.

How do you distinguish faster acceptance from reduced test volumes?

The time of preparation and resolution of information with equal mandatory scope of verification shall be compared. The duration of the investigation or test shall be separated; the benefit shall not be based on an unconfirmed refusal of control.

Is a successful previous test valid after the program update?

The effects of the change are assessed by the responsible professionals according to the control procedures in place. The system stores both versions of the program to determine which tests need to be repeated.

Machinery manufacturing test and quality management system

The quality team sees its set-up, checks and tests at a specific device. Changing the part makes it clear what needs to be checked before the product is passed on to the customer.

The assembly checks, software version and test results are not always linked to the actual set-up of the unit being checked. It takes acceptance and it is unclear if the result of the previous test is still valid after the change.

How the solution works

The product includes an approved control plan and actual set-up data.
The result of the test is linked to the unit, program, and tool being checked at that time.
The discrepancy is passed on to the assessor and the amount or unit affected is limited.
The correction is followed by the necessary recheck and preserves the previous results.
An authorized specialist confirms the release and the transmitted product history.

Key challenges

Quality control is disconnected from production
Difficult to restore the assembly of a unit actually produced

Solution capabilities

Genealogy of the actual unit

The batch or serial numbers and software versions of the important components are linked to the product.

Test data

The test result is indicated by the verified requirement, device set-up, and the instrument used. The quality team can verify the result obtained.

Nonconformity and re-test

The correction and its effect on the previous result are passed to the assessor in charge.

Search for affected units

Depending on the component, software version, or overall operation, the scope of the products to be checked is determined.

Evidence of admission

Factory and customer acceptance results are stored as separate approvals when both are required.

Business context

Quality control is disconnected from production: The assembly checks, software version and test results are not always linked to the actual set-up of the unit being checked. It takes acceptance and it is unclear if the result of the previous test is still valid after the change.
Difficult to restore the assembly of a unit actually produced: The approved project is not always linked to the actually installed component identifiers, software used and changes made prior to delivery. During a component mismatch or customer request, it is difficult to pinpoint the affected manufactured units.
Equipment acceptance is based on tests performed: It is important for the customer to check that the machine delivered meets the agreed set-up and requirements. Linking serial number, parts and test data helps to prepare acceptance documents. In case of a question, the manufacturer can explain the result of the particular device and schedule the necessary verification.

Core features

Genealogy of the actual unit
Test data
Nonconformity and re-test
Search for affected units
Evidence of admission

Key integrations

Machinery and equipment assembly execution system (MES): In fact, components, programs and changes have been installed.
Test and measurement instruments: Results with the relationship between unit, method and applied requirement.
Product Life Cycle Management System (PLM): Approved design and substitution effect on control requirements.
Warehouse and order processes: Detention reception, release and delivered unit connection.
Customer Equipment Service Process: The original history of the equipment has been confirmed and the facts necessary for the investigation have been obtained after delivery.

Potential impact (%)

The ranges indicate an illustrative relative change in the metric under the stated assumptions. Results depend on the starting position and actual use of the solution. Percentages for different metrics must not be added together.

Time of collection of work acceptance documents

16–42%Decreasing

This illustrative scenario assumes that 40-70% of information searches and repeated cross-checks can be addressed. That share is assumed to fall by 40-60%. Company data is needed to verify both the addressable workload and the resulting change.

Active collection of information and correction of missing links for similar products are measured.

The duration of determination of the affected manufactured units

12–36%Decreasing

This illustrative scenario assumes that 30-60% of manual data entry and handover work can be addressed. That share is assumed to fall by 40-60%. Company data is needed to verify both the addressable workload and the resulting change.

Sequential reviews measure the length of information collection, the completeness of identification and the amount of unsolved connections.

Conditional calculation scenarios. The assumptions have not been validated against client measurements.

When this solution is relevant

The test protocol is not associated with the actual mounted part or the version that was then in place.
The unit's study has to recreate by hand what production has changed since the approved design.

Implementation requirements

The quality control links the actual components, widget programs and test conditions. The history of changes and rechecks must justify final acceptance and allow identification of products that have used a problem component.