Flexible Bench Top Test Systems for Prototypes, Validation, and Scalable Production
Bench top Applications
Bench Top Applications
Bench top fixtures are perfect for scenarios where agility, cost-efficiency, and versatility are key:
R&D and prototyping — Validate functional performance during early development
Engineering debug — Manually control test sequences and analyze failures
Pilot builds — Support pre-production and small-batch manufacturing
Low- to mid-volume production — Cost-effective EOL testing without automation overhead
Product families and variants — Use a common fixture base with swappable nests and inserts
Field servicing and troubleshooting — Portable suitcase-style testers for diagnostic use
Our bench top EOL and PCBA test systems are ideal for low- to medium-volume production, engineering validation, and product development.
Designed and built in-house, these systems combine our core strengths in mechanical, electrical, and software integration. Arxtron’s bench top fixtures can test multiple product variants on the same platform using modular nests and change-out tooling, reducing cost and maximizing reusability.
Whether you’re launching a new product, refining an early prototype, or setting up a limited-run production line, our solutions adapt to your needs—without compromise.
Capabilities and Technologies
Arxtron Bench Fixtures are Modular, Integrated Solutions Combining Mechanical Precision, Electrical Control, and Intelligent Software for Reliable PCBA Testing
- Modular test fixtures with changeable nests and part-specific tooling.
- Pogo-pin interfaces for bottom/top-side probing for PCBA solutions.
- Custom PCB designs for analog/digital signal routing and analog measurements.
- Portable suitcase testers for field or engineering lab use.
- Strain, planarity, and paint collision detection available for validation builds.
- National Instruments-based DAQ and digital I/O (e.g., PCI-6225, USB-6509).
- Communication support: CAN FD, LIN, UART, USB, Ethernet.
- Power management with programmable and fixed power supplies.
- Barcode scanners and LED test sensors integrated as needed.
- NI TestStand, LabVIEW, Visual Studio or LabWindows CVI architecture.
- Operator interface for test monitoring (pass/fail, progress).
- Debug/configuration interface for manual control and test development.
- Flexible recipe system for variant management.
- Local data logging (CSV/XML), SQL or traceability system integration.
BENEFITS/ VALUE TO THE CUSTOMER
Affordable & Scalable
- No need for complex automation or conveyors
- Reusable platforms reduce long-term cost
- Easily upgradable as your test requirements grow
Ideal for Engineering Environments
- Quick to deploy and modify
- Perfect for iterative prototyping cycles
- Direct access to signals and components for in-depth analysis
- Debug tools built into both hardware and software
Versatile for Mixed Products
- One system can test multiple SKUs with minimal downtime
- Swappable inserts and modular design reduce changeover effort
- Great for contract manufacturers and startups with diverse product lines
