Smart fixture

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A smart fixture is an advanced test fixture which combines a fixture with sensors to collect data and provide feedback.^{[citation needed]} They are a subset of cyber-physical systems. Sensors and/or instrumentation embedded in the fixture are connected to a programmable logic controller or computer which apply algorithms to determine if required criteria are met i.e. functional testing.

A smart fixture can be a manufacturing fixture or simply a test fixture. The smart aspect is fully realised in the use of the data collected via IIoT/ Industry 4.0. machine learning, artificial intelligence and other big data tools can be applied to perform real time analysis and predictive decision making to improve operational efficiencies.^[1]

Circuit boards, are held in place and subjected to controlled electronic test signals.

Examples of fixtures:

• Uploading a software into a microcontroller and testing the functionality of the PCBA
• Checking the correct parameters of a LED light

• Device under test
• Bed of nails tester

• SmartFixture of 6TL, by David Batet.
• SmartFixture of Columbia
• Smartfixture from Romex BV, by Peter van Oostrom (Dutch Language)

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