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What Is a Test Copilot

A test copilot is an AI assistant that helps engineers write tests, analyze failures, and optimize limits. Learn what it does and where the technology is.

Concepts & Methodology
The True Cost of Poor Quality in Electronics

Understand COPQ categories, the 1-10-100 rule for defect costs, and how proper test coverage with TofuPilot catches issues before they become expensive.

Test Data & Analytics
Run Parallel Tests on Multiple DUTs

Learn how to run independent OpenHTF test instances in parallel across multiple DUTs using Python multiprocessing, with per-DUT result logging to TofuPilot.

Test Station Setup
What Is Generative Test Design

Generative test design uses AI to create test plans, scripts, and measurement strategies from product specifications. Learn where it works today and where.

Concepts & Methodology
Handle Test Failures and Retries

Learn how to control OpenHTF phase failure behavior, implement retry logic, and ensure clean teardown in production tests with TofuPilot.

Getting Started
What Is Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT)

Ongoing reliability testing (ORT) samples production units to catch reliability drift. Learn how ORT works and how to track it with TofuPilot.

Test Types & Methods
Track Battery Cycling Test Data

Learn how to log charge/discharge cycling data, track capacity fade, and monitor cell performance across production using TofuPilot.

Test Types & Methods
TestStand Alternatives for Manufacturing Test

Compare open-source and commercial alternatives to NI TestStand for manufacturing test, with code examples, cost analysis, and criteria for OpenHTF.

Migrating from Legacy Systems
Replace Excel Test Tracking

Move from spreadsheet-based test tracking to structured, automated test data collection with OpenHTF and TofuPilot.

Migrating from Legacy Systems
OpenHTF vs NI TestStand for Manufacturing Test

Compare OpenHTF and NI TestStand for manufacturing test automation, with feature matrices, code examples, cost analysis, and database integration differences.

Migrating from Legacy Systems
Production Test Validation at Scale

Learn how to validate your production test process at scale using TofuPilot's statistical analysis, Cpk tracking, and yield monitoring.

Scaling & Monitoring
HIL Testing with Python

Learn how to set up HIL testing for embedded systems with Python, OpenHTF, and TofuPilot, including GPIO, ADC, PWM, and communication interface testing.

Test Types & Methods

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