A smart fixture is an advanced test fixture which combines a fixture with sensors to collect data and provide feedback. They are a subset of cyber-physical systems. Sensors and/or instrumentation embedded in the fixture are connected to a programmable logic controller or computer which apply algorithms to determine if required criteria are met i.e. functional testing.
A smart fixture can be a manufacturing fixture or simply a test fixture. The smart aspect is fully realised in the use of the data collected via IIoT/ Industry 4.0. machine learning, artificial intelligence and other big data tools can be applied to perform real time analysis and predictive decision making to improve operational efficiencies.[1]
Electronics
Circuit boards, are held in place and subjected to controlled electronic test signals.
Examples of fixtures:
- Uploading a software into a microcontroller and testing the functionality of the PCBA
- Checking the correct parameters of a LED light
See also
References
- ↑ Barbosa, Jose; Leitao, Paulo; Trentesaux, Damien; Colombo, Armando W.; Karnouskos, Stamatis (2016-07-21). "Cross benefits from cyber-physical systems and intelligent products for future smart industries". 2016 IEEE 14th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN). Poitiers, France: IEEE. pp. 504–509. doi:10.1109/INDIN.2016.7819214. hdl:10198/15483. ISBN 978-1-5090-2870-2. S2CID 18371333.
- SmartFixture of 6TL, by David Batet.
- SmartFixture of Columbia
- Smartfixture from Romex BV, by Peter van Oostrom (Dutch Language)