As products become smaller, smarter, and more connected, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to accelerate development cycles while maintaining quality, reliability, and scalability. In the June issue of All Electronics Industry, Benchmark's Shakar Elsabbagh examines how emerging technologies are reshaping electronics test development and helping manufacturers meet these evolving demands.
In the article, "AI and Automation Redefine Test Development," Elsabbagh explores the growing role of AI-assisted software development, embedded diagnostics, modular PXI-based test systems, and manufacturing automation in modern test strategies. These technologies are enabling engineers to streamline validation, improve production efficiency, and identify issues earlier in the product lifecycle. As Elsabbagh notes,
"Instead of treating test as something added after design is complete, manufacturers increasingly must think about test as part of the product architecture itself."
The article also highlights several trends driving the future of test development, including design-for-testability, integrated diagnostics, automated production testing, and the use of prebuilt measurement software to accelerate deployment. Together, these approaches help reduce complexity, improve throughput, and support the successful launch of increasingly sophisticated products.
Drawing on Benchmark's extensive experience in engineering, test development, and manufacturing, the article provides valuable insight into how organizations can build more connected, adaptive, and efficient test strategies that evolve alongside the products they support.
Read "AI and Automation Redefine Test Development" in the June issue of All Electronics Industry (pages 20–23): https://www.allelectronicsindustry.com/digital-issues/june-2026/
