Optical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Testing

Optical inspections, mechanical test tasks, as well as leak and presence checks can also be integrated into the system. Optical inspections and image processing Mechanical test tasks Leak tests Presence checks

Process Integration and Additional Functions

In addition to the actual test, further process steps can be integrated directly into the custom solution. Assembly processes Calibrations Verifications Copying and writing processes Assessment of assembly and component placement

Flexible System Configurations

The configuration depends on the test specimen, production process, and required level of automation. Manual test station Semiautomatic station Assembly and test station Validation system Verification station Optical and electrical test station Fully automated custom machine

Custom Test Solutions

Special Systems

Spezial-Testysteme

Special test systems from MCD Elektronik are used when standard test benches are not sufficient. For special test specimens, new technologies, or complex process requirements, MCD develops custom solutions—featuring customized mechanical components, adaptations, measurement technology, software, automation, and data connectivity.

Special Systems

Special test systems are needed where conventional test concepts reach their limits. Specific mechanical properties, combined test methods, or new technologies require individually developed solutions for which no standardized test solution is often available.

Special Systems

Custom Test Solutions

Custom Special Test Systems for Challenging Test Tasks

A special test can combine electrical, optical, mechanical, pneumatic, acoustic, or software-based test tasks with assembly processes, calibrations, verifications, copying processes, or image processing.

MCD Elektronik views these tasks as an overall system comprising the product, test objective, production environment, operating concept, safety requirements, and data management. This results in special test systems precisely tailored to the test specimen and process.

Test Methods

electrical, optical, mechanical, pneumatic, acoustic, and software-based

System Configuration

manual to fully automatic

System Approach

Individually tailored to the test specimen and process

Typical Test Methods and Concepts

Special test systems combine different testing and process requirements in a tailor-made solution. Mechanics, contacting, measurement equipment, software, and handling are precisely matched to the specific test task.

Actuator Assembly Station

Front View of the Test Station

Pressure-Tight Test Chamber for CO₂ Sensor Cells

Exterior View of the Test Chamber

Stainless Steel Chamber with Pressure Connections and Sensors

Operator Monitor of the Validation Tester

Detailed View of the Test Software

Measured Values, Angles, and Test Result

Special Test System

Detailed View of the Test System

Depending on the application, electrical measurements, functional tests, and sensor and actuator tests are combined within the test system.

Functional tests
Electrical measurements
Sensor and actuator tests
Frequency and signal tests

Optical inspections, mechanical test tasks, as well as leak and presence checks can also be integrated into the system.

Optical inspections and image processing
Mechanical test tasks
Leak tests
Presence checks

In addition to the actual test, further process steps can be integrated directly into the custom solution.

Assembly processes
Calibrations
Verifications
Copying and writing processes
Assessment of assembly and component placement

The configuration depends on the test specimen, production process, and required level of automation.

Manual test station
Semiautomatic station
Assembly and test station
Validation system
Verification station
Optical and electrical test station
Fully automated custom machine

Engineering, Mechanics, and Software from a Single Source

A special test system is created through the combination of engineering, mechanics, software, metrology, automation, and experience gained from completed customer projects.

Test Methods and Concepts Used

Depending on the application, special test systems combine electrical, optical, mechanical, pneumatic, acoustic, and software-based test methods with additional process and automation tasks.

Electrical and Functional Testing

Functional tests

Electrical measurements

Sensor and actuator tests

Frequency and signal tests

Optical and Mechanical Testing

Visual Inspections

Image Processing

Mechanical test tasks

Assessment of Assembly and Component Placement

Pneumatic and Acoustic Testing

Leak tests

Presence checks

Acoustic test tasks

Calibration and Process Integration

Calibrations and verifications

Assembly Processes

Copying and writing processes

Custom adaptation of mechanics, contacting, measurement equipment, software, and handling

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

A specialized test system is a custom testing solution for products, processes, or technologies that cannot be fully tested using a standard system. Depending on the application, it combines additional mechanical components, specific adaptations, measurement technology, software, automation, and data connectivity.

A functional test specifically verifies that a product or assembly performs as intended. A specialized test system goes a step further when it involves complex mechanical components, unusual test conditions, specialized measurement methods, verification processes, assembly functions, or custom automation.

Yes. Specialized test systems can be implemented as manual test stations, semi-automatic stations, or fully automatic custom machines. Depending on the process, handling, locking, contact connection, image processing, robotics, database integration, or product ejection can be integrated.

A specialized test system is worthwhile when standard test benches are insufficient, multiple test procedures must be combined, or a product has specific interfaces, shapes, safety requirements, or quality characteristics. This is particularly relevant for new technologies, complex assemblies, or industry-specific special processes.

Mechanics are often a key component of special tests. They ensure that the test specimen can be securely positioned, reliably contacted, moved, loaded, shielded, or mounted. Especially with non-standard test specimens, the mechanics play a crucial role in determining measurement stability and process reliability.