Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT)

We use in-house methods and technologies to repeatedly operate devices and prototypes without human intervention to provide crucial data in accelerated time.

Our Accreditations

Our in-house Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) methods and technologies are designed to repeatedly operate test devices and prototypes, providing crucial data in accelerated time. We utilise robotics and calibrated equipment to accelerate the process without user intervention.

Manufacturers can verify service life claims by simulating years of usage over a short span of time, providing data which can be used in the device’s technical file.

For manufacturers unsure of the service life of the products, or in the process of prototyping new products, we log data throughout testing and can perform interim assessments to track any changes in performance.

Identify requirements

We will work with you to identify which kinds of information need to be gathered during testing and the duration of testing.

If you need Test Labs to simulate a specific number of years of service, we can help you calculate how many uses of the device that would involve, and how much time the HALT test is likely to take.

Test proposal

After gathering all information, we will design a proposal for the HALT test, including a timeline of the test, the methods and equipment that will be used, and how data will be gathered.

If the device being tested requires a custom test rig in order to be operated without intervention, we will also include details for this in the proposal, such as the timeline for construction and the basic operation of the test rig.

Testing

Any required equipment is sourced or constructed, then the HALT test commences. At the conclusion of the test (or at interim stages, if required) assessments will be performed on the test device based on the types of data you require, such as a basic functionality test, a surface hardness test, or a visual assessment.

Reporting

If interim assessments are required, you will be updated with the findings while testing is ongoing. At the conclusion of the HALT test, the results and observations will be processed and summarised into a Test Labs report.

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