Smart fixture explained

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:

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Barbosa. Jose. Leitao. Paulo. Trentesaux. Damien. Colombo. Armando W.. Karnouskos. Stamatis. 2016 IEEE 14th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN) . Cross benefits from cyber-physical systems and intelligent products for future smart industries . 2016-07-21. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7819214. Poitiers, France. IEEE. 504–509. 10.1109/INDIN.2016.7819214. 978-1-5090-2870-2. 10198/15483. 18371333. free.