What is a data acquisition system (DAQ)?

A DAQ system is used to measure, record, and analyze physical or electrical signals (temperature, voltage, pressure, etc.) from sensors or instruments in industrial or scientific environments.

What types of signals can be acquired?

Our systems handle analog, digital, and synchronized signals, as well as communication protocols like CAN, RS-232, and Modbus.

Are your solutions compatible with LabVIEW?

Yes, our DAQ systems are fully compatible with LabVIEW, TestStand, and National Instruments tools, with customizable interfaces.

Can multiple acquisition channels be synchronized?

Yes. We offer high-precision synchronization options for angular, multi-sensor, or real-time measurements.

Do you offer portable or custom systems?

Absolutely. We design tailor-made DAQ systems adapted to your environment, communication, and processing constraints.

Which industries do you serve?

Our solutions are used in the aerospace, energy, transportation, scientific research, and manufacturing sectors.

Intelligent Test Automation: Adaptive Execution Guide

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🧠 Intelligent Test Automation: Moving from Sequential to Adaptive Test Execution with TestStand

In many industrial environments, test sequences are still executed strictly sequentially: each step runs one after another, without considering previous results or the real conditions of the system under test.
However, modern requirements, growing product complexity, massive data volumes, and time constraints, demand a more flexible and intelligent approach.

With TestStand, it becomes possible to implement adaptive test logic, capable of adjusting in real-time according to the behavior of the device under test.

At Neosoft, we support this transition toward more responsive, optimized, and efficient test automation.

1. Limitations of traditional sequential test sequences

Sequential tests have long been the standard because they are simple to understand and maintain.
However, in complex systems, this approach quickly shows its limits:

⏱️ Long test times, even for compliant units.
⚠️ No adaptation to system variations or environmental conditions.
📉 Low efficiency when some steps could be skipped or dynamically adjusted.

A sequential test does not “think”; it executes. Adaptive testing, on the other hand, analyzes and decides at every step of the process.

2. What is adaptive testing?

Adaptive testing automatically adjusts the sequence flow based on:

previous results,
real-time measurements,
or the detected configuration of the unit under test (UUT).

Concretely, this can mean:

skipping a step already validated by an equivalent measurement,
automatically repeating a test if a threshold is near a limit,
choosing a subset of sequences depending on the detected product type.

TestStand offers ideal flexibility to implement these behaviors thanks to conditional logic, callbacks, and dynamic post-actions.

3. How TestStand enables intelligent test control

TestStand is not just a sequence engine—it is a programmable test automation platform.Combined with LabVIEW, VeriStand, or other measurement environments, it allows the creation of complex scenarios where every decision is based on acquired data.

Key levers for adaptive test execution in TestStand include:

Conditional expressions to execute or skip steps based on results.
Dynamic Execution: modifying the test flow on the fly (insert or skip sequences).
Custom callbacks to adjust behaviors based on status.
Global variables and data sharing between modules for closed-loop control.

This logic transforms TestStand into an intelligent test system, where data drives decisions.

4. Use case: validation of electronic modules

In an electronic module validation project, Neosoft implemented an adaptive test sequence:

each tested unit is automatically identified via a CAN communication protocol,
executed tests adjust according to the detected module type,
tolerance thresholds are adapted based on measured environmental conditions,
unnecessary sequences are skipped to accelerate the cycle.

Results:
⏱️ 30% reduction in total test time,
📈 Improved result relevance and traceability,
⚙️ Better use of test benches and operator resources.

5. Benefits of intelligent test automation

Moving from sequential to adaptive testing is not just a time-saving measure—it is a strategic transformation.

Observed benefits include:
🚀 Reduced overall test time by eliminating redundant steps,
🧠 Real-time, data-driven decisions,
⚡ Increased flexibility for different product types or variants,
🔁 Continuous improvement loop through centralized result collection and analysis.

By combining TestStand’s power with custom LabVIEW development, Neosoft creates test environments capable of evolving with clients’ needs and increasing product complexity.

Conclusion

Test automation is no longer limited to executing a set of instructions: it must understand and adapt.
With TestStand and a well-designed architecture, it is now possible to implement intelligent, dynamic, and self-optimizing tests.

At Neosoft, we help industrial clients take this step toward more agile, reliable, and data-driven validation. A decisive move toward the future of automated testing.

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