The Importance of Design for Test (DFT)
Design for Test (DFT) is a critical part of product development that often determines how efficiently and accurately a product can be tested later in its lifecycle. At Circuit Check, we’ve seen firsthand how incorporating DFT early in the design phase helps teams save time, reduce costs, and ensure...
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The Advantages of Universal Test Stations
As product complexity increases and production timelines tighten, manufacturers are under pressure to make testing faster, more reliable, and more cost-effective. One way to achieve this is by standardizing on a universal test station—a flexible, scalable platform that supports multiple products...
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Why Manufacturing Is Now the #1 Cybersecurity Target—And What You Can Do About It
When we think of industries that are the top focus for cybersecurity and targets for cybercriminals, we tend to think of big banks, finance, insurance and government. Surprisingly, according to IBM’s 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence report, manufacturing is actually the #1 target for...
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The ROI of Test Data: Turning Yield Into Profit with WATS
As manufacturing leaders, we’re constantly pressured to increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve quality. But when it comes to test data—the vast pool of information collected every day from production lines—many companies are still operating in the dark. Or worse, they’re drowning in data but...
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Unlocking the Power of Test Data: How Standardization and Security Fuel Smarter Manufacturing
At a recent Test Insights event hosted by Circuit Check, I shared my perspective on one of the biggest opportunities in electronics manufacturing today: unlocking the value of test data. In an age of AI, cloud platforms, and global production lines, manufacturing success increasingly depends not...
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