Strengthening Industrial CT Inspection Expertise Through Specialized Waygate Technologies Training
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At Alfa Test, we continuously invest in technical expertise to deliver greater value to our customers. As part of this commitment, our team recently completed specialized training at Waygate Technologies’ headquarters in Germany, focused on the Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo, a highly flexible industrial CT scanner designed for 3D metrology, X-ray inspection, and non-destructive testing.
The hands-on training provided valuable insights into the operation, applications, and capabilities of industrial computed tomography (CT). It further strengthens our ability to support manufacturers in identifying defects, analyzing internal structures, and performing accurate non-destructive inspections.
Bringing Advanced CT Inspection Expertise to Our Customers
With this additional training and practical knowledge, Alfa Test can provide customers with:
Professional application support for industrial CT and X-ray inspection Faster implementation and onboarding of CT inspection solutions Best practices for CT scanning, inspection, and 3D analysis Reliable technical assistance throughout the entire project lifecycle Support in identifying the most suitable industrial CT inspection solutions for specific applications
The Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo enables detailed internal inspection and 3D visualization without damaging the inspected component, making industrial CT an important technology for quality control, failure analysis, dimensional inspection, and non-destructive testing.
Expertise That Creates Customer Value
For us, investing in training is not only about understanding equipment—it is about being able to translate advanced technology into practical solutions for our customers.
We would like to thank the Waygate Technologies team and trainer Axel Seedorff for the valuable training, knowledge sharing, and hands-on experience.
Alfa Test continues to strengthen its expertise in industrial CT, X-ray inspection, non-destructive testing, 3D metrology, and quality inspection, supporting manufacturers across Romania and the wider CEE region.
Looking for an industrial CT or X-ray inspection solution? Contact the Alfa Test team to discuss your application and testing requirements.
Waygate TechnologiesThe Phoenix V|tome|x M Neocompleted specialized training
Improve PCB Testing with Custom Teradyne ICT Fixtures
Reliable PCB testing is essential for ensuring product quality and reducing manufacturing costs. At Alfa Test, we design and manufacture custom ICT test fixtures for Teradyne In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems, tailored to your PCB design and production requirements.
Our custom fixtures are engineered to deliver accurate, repeatable testing while maximizing the capabilities of your Teradyne platform. By improving test coverage and fault detection, manufacturers can identify defects earlier, reduce rework, and increase production efficiency.
Benefits of Alfa Test Teradyne ICT Fixtures
Custom-designed fixtures for Teradyne ICT systems
Enhanced PCB test coverage and fault detection
Reduced testing and repair costs
Reliable, repeatable production testing
Fast implementation and production-ready solutions
High-quality materials for long-term durability
Whether you need a fixture for a new PCB design or want to optimize an existing testing process, our experienced engineering team provides complete support—from fixture design and manufacturing to installation and validation.
Why Choose Alfa Test?
With extensive expertise in electronics test and inspection solutions, Alfa Test delivers reliable ICT fixtures that help manufacturers improve product quality, reduce production costs, and increase manufacturing efficiency. Our solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, ensuring seamless integration with Teradyne ICT systems.
Our greatest strength is our engineering expertise. We continuously invest in advanced technical training with leading technology partners, ensuring our engineers remain up to date with the latest testing methodologies, software, and equipment.
From project planning to long-term support, our specialists provide complete testing services, including:
Test program development for ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, and Flash Programming.
Custom test fixture design tailored to your PCB and production requirements.
Machine installation and commissioning for fast and seamless deployment.
Application engineering and process optimization to maximize test coverage and minimize false failures.
Equipment maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
Customizations and upgrades to adapt test systems to evolving production needs.
Operator and engineering training to help customers fully utilize their testing equipment.
Fast remote and on-site technical support from experienced application engineers.
With over 20 years of experience, continuous investment in engineering expertise, and a customer-focused approach, Alfa Test delivers reliable, high-performance test solutions that reduce production costs, improve product quality, and maximize the return on your investment.
Looking for a reliable Teradyne ICT test fixture for your production line? Our team is ready to help you find the best solution for your application.
Contact Alfa Test today to discuss your project, request a consultation, or receive a customized quotation. We provide complete support from concept to implementation, ensuring your Teradyne ICT system delivers maximum performance. See more services!
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Advancing Automated In-Line Testing Expertise with CONTROLAR XILS and Teradyne ICT
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Training: CONTROLAR XILS automated in-line handling system
At Alfa Test, we believe that continuous learning is essential to delivering the best solutions for electronics manufacturers. Our commitment to technical excellence recently took another step forward as our team successfully completed specialized training on the CONTROLAR XILS automated in-line handling system, integrated with the Teradyne In-Circuit Test (ICT) platform.
The training was delivered by Miguel Ángel Salguero Perez, a certified trainer from EIIT – A Controlar Company, providing our engineers with valuable theoretical knowledge and practical experience on one of the industry’s leading automated test solutions.
A Complete Automated In-Line Test Solution
The CONTROLAR XILS system is designed to automate PCB handling within high-volume manufacturing environments. Combined with the Teradyne ICT platform, it creates a highly efficient automated in-line testing solution that helps manufacturers increase productivity while maintaining exceptional product quality.
Built with a modular architecture, the XILS platform offers:
Fully automated PCB handling
Configurable system layouts to meet different production requirements
Scalable serial configurations
Compact footprint that optimizes valuable factory floor space
High-throughput operation for demanding manufacturing environments
Its flexible design allows manufacturers to adapt the system as production requirements evolve, making it an ideal solution for both current and future manufacturing needs.
Hands-On Technical Training
During the training, our engineers gained in-depth knowledge covering every aspect of the system, including:
System operation
Configuration and setup
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting techniques
Best practices for reliable production testing
Integration with Teradyne ICT systems
This hands-on approach ensures that our team can provide professional installation, commissioning, technical support, and long-term service for customers implementing automated in-line testing solutions.
Supporting Electronics Manufacturers with Reliable Test Automation
As electronics manufacturing continues to demand higher throughput, greater traceability, and improved quality control, automated test systems play an increasingly important role in modern production lines.
By expanding our expertise in CONTROLAR XILS, Alfa Test is strengthening its ability to help manufacturers implement efficient, reliable, and scalable automated testing processes that improve productivity while reducing manual intervention.
Continuous education and close collaboration with our technology partners enable us to provide our customers with the highest level of engineering support and innovative test solutions.
Looking for an Automated In-Line Test Solution?
Whether you are planning a new production line or upgrading an existing testing process, Alfa Test can help you implement advanced automated in-line handling and test systems tailored to your manufacturing requirements.
Contact our team today to discuss how CONTROLAR XILS integrated with Teradyne ICT can improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of your electronics production line.
The CONTROLAR XILS system is designed to automate PCB handling
Alfa Test Invests Continuously in Technical Training and Engineering Expertise: X-ray inspection systems and Embedded JTAG solutions
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ℹ️Continuous technical training is essential in the rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing and industrial automation industry. At Alfa Test, we continuously invest in engineering specialization, advanced testing technologies, and professional development to provide reliable support and high-performance solutions for our customers.
Our colleague, Alexandru Costolaș, recently completed specialized training in Germany at Waygate Technologies,focused on maintenance of Phoenix 300 kV X-ray inspection systems. This training strengthens our expertise in industrial X-ray inspection, preventive maintenance, and advanced electronics manufacturing support.
We also highlight our colleague, Eugene Ovcharenko, who attended the EJS Embedded JTAG Advanced Seminar organized by GÖPEL electronic GmbH. Also, he participated at the training focused on Embedded JTAG and Boundary Scan technologies, helping our team further improve electronic testing, PCB diagnostics, and advanced test solutions capabilities.
By continuously updating our technical know-how through international engineering trainings and manufacturer-certified programs, Alfa Test remains committed to delivering modern inspection, testing, and automation solutions aligned with the latest industry standards.
By staying up to date with the latest X-ray inspection, Embedded JTAG, and Boundary Scan technologies, our engineering team can help manufacturers reduce downtime, improve product quality, increase test coverage, and implement more efficient production and quality control processes.
✅Partner with Alfa Test to benefit from highly trained engineering specialists, advanced inspection expertise, and reliable technical support designed to improve your production quality, reduce downtime, and optimize your testing and manufacturing processes. ➡️ E-mail us at: office@alfatest.ro
Customized Fixture Solutions for Complete PCB Test Coverage
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In today’s competitive electronics manufacturing environment, efficiency, cost control, and uncompromising quality are essential. At Alfa Test, we design and manufacture fully customized fixture-based solutions that integrate multiple testing stages into one streamlined platform.
Our advanced In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems combine Flash Programming and Functional Test within a single dedicated fixture. By consolidating these critical processes, we provide:
🔹Enhanced test coverage
🔹Reduced overall testing costs
🔹Elimination of additional stations and board handling
🔹Lower equipment investment
🔹Improved production efficiency
This integrated approach directly addresses the operational and cost challenges faced by modern PCB manufacturers. By reducing complexity on the production floor and optimizing test flow, we help our customers achieve faster throughput, higher reliability, and measurable savings.
Each fixture is developed according to the specific technical and production requirements of the customer, ensuring optimal performance, repeatability, and long-term reliability. Our team delivers complete turnkey solutions, from concept and design to implementation and support.
If you are planning to optimize your PCB testing strategy or reduce production costs while maintaining the highest quality standards, we are ready to support your next project.
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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.
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