New partnership: Alfa Test and EIIT – A Controlar company
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🤝Alfa Test and EIIT – A Controlar company join forces to deliver innovative automation and testing solutions for smart manufacturing.
Founded in 1986, EIIT – A Controlar company, in Spain, is structured around key competencies such as hardware and software development, system integration, and functional automated testing for electronic devices.
Together, we are committed to delivering advanced test automation solutions that drive innovation and reliability in modern manufacturing.
Controlar’s extensive portfolio includes turnkey solutions tailored for sectors such as electronics, aerospace, automotive, and defense. Their global presence—spanning production units in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Malaysia, along with offices and partners in Germany, China, the USA, and India—enables them to offer scalable and high-quality solutions to multinational clients worldwide.
Through this partnership, Alfa Test and EIIT align their capabilities to support manufacturers seeking intelligent, adaptable, and future-proof test automation. By integrating advanced technologies with engineering expertise, the two companies are committed to delivering solutions that optimize production processes, improve product quality, and accelerate time-to-market.
This collaboration marks a new chapter in providing cutting-edge systems designed for the next generation of smart manufacturing.
Alfa Test receives IPC Award from SMH Technologies
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Alfa Test Receives IPC Award for Contribution to the New IPC-9271 In-System Programming Standard
We are proud to announce that Alfa Test has been honoured with the IPC Award from our partner SMH Technologies | Universal In-System Programming solutions. This distinction recognizes our team’s contribution to the development of the new IPC-9271 – Guideline for In-System Programming (ISP).
🏆 Thank you to SMH Technologies for the partnership, trust, and continuous collaboration. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and the advancement of industry standards within the electronics manufacturing sector. We received this award during Productonica fair in Munchen, Germany, 2025.
What Is IPC-9271?
IPC-9271 is a new 2025 IPC standard created to support and streamline In-System Programming (ISP) within the electronics assembly process. Its primary goal is to help manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce programming costs, and increase product quality by offering a unified, structured approach to ISP.
🔧 Key Areas Covered by IPC-9271
1. PCB Design for ISP The standard provides guidelines for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) that allow components to be programmed after assembly. This ensures better accessibility, reduced rework, and optimized testability.
2. ISP Programmer Selection Manufacturers receive guidance on the essential characteristics of ISP programmers, enabling them to choose the most suitable solution for their specific applications.
3. Production Integration IPC-9271 outlines methodologies for integrating the programming process directly into production. This includes considerations related to fixtures, software environments, and mechanical setup, all designed to increase throughput and consistency.
Why This Standard Matters
The adoption of IPC-9271 supports the industry’s shift toward more efficient, scalable, and reliable production workflows. By standardizing how ISP is implemented, manufacturers can benefit from:
Higher productivity
Lower programming and rework costs
Improved quality and process traceability
Better compatibility across tools and platforms
Alfa Test’s Role in Shaping the Standard
Our collaboration with SMH Technologies allowed us to contribute real-world experience and insights from advanced test and programming environments. This award is a testament to our commitment to supporting the industry with state-of-the-art testing, inspection, and programming solutions.
We remain dedicated to helping manufacturers evolve toward smarter, more efficient production processes—and standards like IPC-9271 are an essential part of that progress.
Innovation, Partnerships, and Industry-Leading Technologies
Productronica 2025 is in full swing, and our team is on-site for four days filled with innovation, technology breakthroughs, and meaningful collaborations. As the electronics manufacturing industry continues to evolve rapidly, Productronica remains the essential global platform for discovering the newest solutions in testing, inspection, automation, and design-for-manufacturability.
Below are the key highlights from our participation, partners, and the game-changing technologies showcased this year.
Connecting with Magic-ray Technology: A Strong Partnership for Advanced Inspection
We had a remarkable experience meeting the Magic-ray Technology team at Productronica. Our sincere thanks go to team and their Nancy Tao, László Gyalog, János Szilágyi, Ákos Rosta, and Deak Istvan for their warm welcome and professional support.
Magic-ray continues to drive innovation in industrial inspection with solutions including, SPI – Solder Paste Inspection, 3D AOI – Automated Optical Inspection, 3D AXI – Inline X-Ray Inspection, Conformal coating inspection systems
With live demonstrations at their booth, visitors discovered how these technologies improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality control in modern SMT and electronics production lines.
Alfa Test Receives the IPC Award from SMH Technologies
We are honored to announce that Alfa Test has received a prestigious IPC Award from our partner SMH Technologies – Universal In-System Programming Solutions.
This distinction recognizes our contribution to developing the standard:
IPC-9271 – Guideline for In-System Programming
This award reflects our commitment to: technical excellence, collaboration, innovation in programming and test processes, continuous improvement of industry standards
We extend our sincere thanks to SMH Technologies for their trust and partnership.
SMH also launched a major innovation at Productronica:
✨ FlashRunner ORACLE – one of the most anticipated releases of the event.
Waygate Technologies Unveils the Phoenix Nanotom® HR
A major attraction this year is the launch of the Phoenix Nanotom® HR, a cutting-edge high-resolution industrial CT system capable of reaching 300 nm resolution. This system enables ultra-precise 3D inspection for electronics, semiconductors, composite materials, micro-fabricated components
The new Nanotom® HR pushes inspection boundaries and offers unmatched detail for R&D and quality assurance teams.
Teradyne: Automation and Test Solutions for Smart Manufacturing
Our colleagues at the Teradyne booth presented advanced automation and testing technologies designed to power productivity across global manufacturing environments.
Visitors discovered how Teradyne’s solutions help customers to optimize smart factory operations, solve complex testing challenges, improve reliability and throughput and modernize production systems with confidence
TAKAYA: Latest Flying Probe Testing Systems
At the TAKAYA booth, attendees explored the most recent flying probe testers:
APT-2400F
APT-2600FD
Our team is available on-site to discuss test services, PCB inspection workflows, and the newest capabilities in non-fixture-based testing for complex electronic assemblies.
At Productronica, ASTER Technologies highlighted the growing industry trend: “Shift-Left: More integration between design and manufacturing.”
This methodology is reshaping electronics production by enabling earlier testability, optimized design flows, and reduced production defects. With the team experts, they presented the comprehensive suite of solutions: DfmExpress, TestWay, TestValidation and AdvancedCluster. These tools empower engineering teams to produce defect-free electronics and streamline the entire design-to-manufacturing cycle.
GOEPEL electronic: Expanding Collaboration and Advanced Test Solutions
Strengthening our collaboration and exploring new opportunities remains a key focus. Our partnership continues to evolve as we jointly promote advanced concepts in embedded JTAG solutions and boundary scan technologies.GOEPEL is represented at Productronica today and tomorrow, showcasing their latest portfolio of innovations.
Our on-site team was ready to walk visitors through the systems, explain their functions and advantages, and provide technical discussions or live demos.
Alfa Test team will be present at Productronica 2025, München, Germany
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We’re excited to announce that we will once again be part of Productronica 2025 – the leading global event for the electronics industry. Join us from November 18-21, in München, and discover the latest innovations, live demos and expert insights.
Click below to register for tickets or schedule a meeting with our team during event :
Customizable Racks & Cabinets – Engineered by Alfa Test
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Are you looking for tailor-made electronics enclosures that perfectly match your technical and environmental requirements? At Alfa Test, we design and deliver custom nVent SCHROFF racks and cabinets, engineered to fit the most demanding applications in industrial, telecom, defense, and test environments.
Why Choose Customizable Racks & Cabinets from Alfa Test?
Unlike standard solutions, our customized electronic enclosures are built to align with your exact project specifications — from mechanical dimensions to thermal performance and EMC protection.
Key Benefits:
🔧 Tailored dimensions & configurations – optimized for your equipment and system layout.
📦 Local support & fast delivery – ensuring projects stay on schedule.
🛠️ Complete integration services – from concept to assembly, we provide engineering, testing, and expert installation.
Applications Across Industries
Our custom racks and cabinets are used in a wide range of sectors:
Industrial automation – reliable housings for control systems and power electronics.
Telecommunications – robust enclosures for network and signal distribution.
Defense & aerospace – ruggedized racks designed for mission-critical applications.
Test & measurement – precision-built cabinets for lab and production testing environments.
Engineered by Alfa Test – Powered by nVent SCHROFF
As an authorized nVent SCHROFF partner, Alfa Test combines world-class enclosure technology with local engineering expertise. This ensures every project benefits from cutting-edge design and hands-on technical support.
Let’s Build the Right Solution
Whether you need a custom rack, a modular cabinet system, or a fully integrated solution, Alfa Test delivers Customize your rack or cabinet in minutes with our intuitive configurator — instantly generate 3D models and detailed technical specifications tailored to your exact project needs performance, reliability, and flexibility.
Investing in the Future of Automation: Alfa Test Summer Practice for Robotics Students
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At Alfa Test, we believe that the future of automation lies in the hands of the next generation of engineers. This summer, we had the privilege of hosting talented students from Politehnica University Timisoara as part of the Robostep – Robotics Internships at UPT.
Hands-On Experience with Cutting-Edge Automation Technologies
During their internship, students had the opportunity to work directly with advanced automation solutions at our new Alfa Test facility. They explored the full potential of:
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR AMRs) – autonomous mobile robots that enable smart intralogistics and optimize material flow.
Universal Robots (UR cobots) – collaborative robots designed to improve flexibility, efficiency, and precision in industrial environments.
Teradyne Robotics solutions – technologies that bring together innovation and scalability for modern manufacturing.
Through hands-on projects, they gained practical experience in robotics, automation, and testing systems, helping them bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications.
Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Engineers
The Robostep program is more than just an internship – it is a structured learning journey designed to equip students with the skills required in today’s industry:
Practical training in automation and robotics.
Cross-disciplinary knowledge combining engineering, software, and industrial applications.
Exposure to the latest innovations in industrial automation, testing, and inspection.
By working closely with Alfa Test engineers, students developed both technical expertise and teamwork skills, essential for building a successful career in the automation field.
Alfa Test’s Commitment to Innovation and Education
At Alfa Test, our mission extends beyond delivering turnkey solutions for inspection, testing, and automation. We are also dedicated to nurturing future talent by providing a supportive learning environment where students can experiment, innovate, and grow.
Alfa Test Opens New Facility Dedicated to Automation and Intralogistics Solutions
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Alfa Test Opens New Facility | AMRs, Cobots | Testing & Inspection
At Alfa Test, we are proud to announce the opening of our new facility in Ghiroda, Timiș, a space designed to showcase the future of industrial automation, intralogistics, and testing technologies. This modern hub brings together the latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), Universal Robots collaborative cobots, and advanced test and inspection machines, offering companies a complete overview of how automation can transform the operations.
One of the highlights of our new showroom is the MiR PalletJack 1200, an advanced autonomous mobile robot engineered for heavy-duty pallet transport. With its ability to safely and efficiently move loads of up to 1200 kg, this AMR redefines intralogistics by reducing manual handling, minimizing risks, and increasing productivity.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the full range of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), each designed to automate internal transport and optimize logistics processes.
Universal Robots and Smart Cobots in Action
Alongside AMRs, our facility integrates Universal Robots cobots, demonstrating flexible automation in manufacturing environments. From simple pick-and-place tasks to advanced motion applications, cobots enable companies to boost efficiency while maintaining safety and adaptability on the production floor.
What You Can Discover at Our Facility
When you visit Alfa Test’s new location, you will:
✅ See live robot and cobot demonstrations
✅ Explore a fully marked intralogistics route simulation
✅ Understand how AMRs streamline pallet and material handling
✅ Meet our automation experts and receive personalized insights
This hands-on experience allows decision-makers, engineers, and logistics managers to directly evaluate how automation can integrate into their workflows.
In addition to automation and intralogistics, Alfa Test continues to provide state-of-the-art solutions for AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, In-Circuit Test, Boundary Scan, and Functional Test systems. At our new facility, we combine automation technologies with testing expertise, creating a complete environment for smart manufacturing.
Visit Us and See the Future of Automation
📍 Str. Aeroportului 17, Ghiroda, Timiș
We invite you to schedule a visit to our new showroom and see the MiR PalletJack 1200 and other robots in action. Our team is ready to demonstrate how automation, robotics, and advanced testing solutions can take your operations to the next level.
🔗 Book your demo today and experience the future of intralogistics with Alfa Test!
Alfa Test and GÖPEL electronic enter into partnership for boundary scan solutions
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Innovative embedded JTAG systems for electronics manufacturing in Romania and the Balkan region
Romanian system integrator Alfa Test and German manufacturer GÖPEL electronic have entered into a partnership for the joint delivery of boundary scan solutions. The background to this is the growing demand for contactless electrical test methods based on chip-embedded instruments among manufacturing companies in Southeast Europe. Many well-known European electronics manufacturers have their production facilities here, with ever-increasing integration density and increasingly complex PCBA. Together, the providers now want to offer powerful and integrated test solutions that are tailored to customer requirements.
The boundary scan test procedure offers the advantage of rapid failure detection in electronics manufacturing without direct physical access to the components, which translates into shorter test times, high test coverage and ultimately lower costs. This is why this test procedure is being used more and more in electronics manufacturing and is being perfected. GÖPEL electronic has developed a complete ecosystem of embedded JTAG technologies for dynamic testing and high-speed flash programming to complement this. Romania is one of the most important manufacturing locations for European electronics manufacturers. As a result, the demand for fast, modern test solutions is very high here. Alfa Test, headquartered in Romania with a branch in Serbia, has been one of the leading providers of production testing for electronics for more than 20 years. The partnership with GÖPEL electronic now ideally complements this offering.
The high demand for German embedded JTAG products – especially in combination with flying probe and in-circuit tests – now forms the basis of the new partnership: “As the only company in the offer complete solutions for inspection and test phases, we rely on high-performance boundary scan solutions. With GÖPEL electronic, we have now gained one of the leading European providers in this field as a partner,” says Marius Toader, founder and managing director of Alfa Test. “The Southeast European market offers great potential for us because many manufacturers there are increasingly upgrading their test strategies to include embedded tests at the board and chip level, and demand for our powerful, highly integrated boundary scan test solutions is growing,” adds Thomas Wenzel, co-founder and managing director of GÖPEL electronic. “With Alfa Test as a regional partner with excellent expertise, we are now ideally positioned to meet this demand.”
GÖPEL electronic develops and manufactures innovative electrical and optical test, measurement, and inspection equipment for electronic components and printed circuit board assemblies as well as industrial and automotive electronics systems. GÖPEL electronic has four business units:
Automotive Test Solutions
Embedded JTAG Solutions
Inspection Solutions AOI-AXI-SPI-IVS
Industrial Function Test The company is active worldwide, with its own subsidiaries as well as through distributors, and generated sales of approximately 40 million euros in 2023 with 240 employees. Further information: www.goepel.com/en
About ALFA TEST
Alfa Test is the only company in the region able to offer complete solutions for inspection & test stages: AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, In-Circuit Test, Boundary Scan, Functional Test and Flash Programming. In addition, we rely on state-of-the-art software design tools for test analysis and test programs generation.
We also specialize in delivering turnkey automation systems powered by MiR autonomous mobile robots and we are an authorized distributor of Universal Robots. This empowers us to deliver solutions that combine automated workflows with advanced testing
Headquartered in Timișoara, Romania since 2002, and with a regional office in Niš, Serbia opened in 2019 for the Balkan countries, we ensure efficient communication and strong local support for our customers across the Balkans and Central Europe. More details: www.alfatest.ro
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ChipVORX Modules- goepel- alfa test The feature set is flexibly configurable according to specific customer requirements.ScanBooster II – Compact desktop JTAG/Boundary Scan system for fast in-system testing and device programming in production environments.SFX II PXIe C4/FXT
Are you navigating a short-term project, tackling peak production demands, or looking for a cost-effective inspection solution without the burden of long-term investment? Now is the perfect time to act.
Alfa Test is excited to announce a limited-time promotion: Get 1 Month FREE Rental of the Waygate Phoenix Microme|x Neo, one of the most advanced X-ray inspection systems available on the market.
Why Rent an X-Ray Machine?
Investing in high-end X-ray inspection technology can be a major capital expense—especially for projects with a short lifecycle or for companies that need temporary testing capacity. X-ray machine rental is an ideal solution that delivers immediate value without long-term financial commitment.
Here’s what makes our rental offer stand out:
✅ Smart – Advanced Technology at Your Fingertips
The Waygate Phoenix Microme|x Neooffers high-resolution, real-time imaging, enabling non-destructive inspection with exceptional precision. It’s ideal for quality assurance, defect detection, and in-depth analysis across industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, enabling non-destructive PCB inspection with exceptional precision, including solder joint analysis, component alignment, and hidden defect detection.”
✅ Flexible – Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you need an X-ray system for a few weeks or several months, our rental service adapts to your operational timeline. It’s perfect for:
Project-based testing
Temporary production scale-up
R&D validation
Emergency troubleshooting
✅ Cost-Effective – No Upfront Investment
Avoid the heavy capital expenditure of buying equipment outright. Renting helps you reduce operational costs while maintaining the highest standards of inspection. Plus, with 1 month free, you’re saving even more.
📦 Hassle-Free Setup and Support
Our team provides complete support—from delivery and setup to training and technical assistance—ensuring you get up and running quickly with minimal disruption to your workflow.
Don’t Miss Out!
This is a limited-time offer, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of 1 month of free rental and bring world-class X-ray inspection capabilities into your operation without long-term obligations.
📩 Contact us today to learn more, check availability, or schedule a live demo of the Waygate Phoenix Microme|x Neo.
Alfa Test is an official distributor of Magic-ray Inspection Systems
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Alfa Test is now the official distributor of Magic-Ray delivering state-of-the-art SPI, 3D AOI systems for SMT lines, 3D AXI Inline inspection, and high-end solutions for conformal coating inspection.
Alfa Test provides direct technical support, training and services, ensuring smooth implementation and maximum uptime.
We represent the full Magic-Ray portfolio across Southeastern Europe, covering Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia.
Our partnership brings significant benefits to industrial customers through a comprehensive portfolio of inspection technologies:
🔹 3D SPI – ICON Series
Engineered for high-precision 3D solder paste inspection following SMT screen printing, the ICON series ensure high-quality results.
🔹 3D AOI – CUBE Series
Equipped with cutting-edge positioning technology and advanced AI analysis algorithms, it is ideal for high-speed inspections of SMT components in SMT pre-reflow and post-reflow processes.
🔹 CCI – VC5000 Series
Conformal Coating AOI are suitable for Single-side or Double-side inline automatic inspection of conformal coating.
🔹 3D AXI – High-Speed Inline X-Ray
The system delivers fast non-destructive inspection of SMT and semiconductor components, including BGA, LGA, CSP, SOP, QFP, QFN, passive elements, IGBT modules, PoP, connectors, THT components, and others.
→ Get in touch today to learn more or schedule a demo:
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