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<\/figure>Today\u2019s software enables building a digital product model that test engineers can use to automate their jobs of creating and performing commonly used tests such as in-circuit and flying probe. They can use software to manage, automatically run and debug these two test methods, which saves them time but also increases test accuracy and improves product quality and yields\u2014making everybody in the business happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the image: Graphical view of a PCB test plan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n As part of the Siemens Xcelerator business platform, connected software programs such as ODB++Design, Valor Parts Library and Valor Process Preparation<\/a> can make the design to manufacturing flow much easier and seamless by enabling creation of a virtual model, namely a digital twin, that carries data about the product throughout the design and production cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The only caveat to this automation that will improve test engineers\u2019 work environment is that they need full access to the project data, including CAD, BOM, test attributes, schematic and test probes, to be able to build an accurate digital twin for testing. A recent white paper<\/a> describes these challenges for test engineers as well as specific methods that can transform their every-day work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the white paper to read more about how our software solutions can empower your test engineers to achieve optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n