The Cost of Inadequate Validation in Consumer Electronics

Design times are shrinking, but product complexity is increasing. Devices are integrating more technologies into smaller footprints, with stringent constraints on RF performance, detection accuracy and power safety.

Traditional test methods can't keep up. As production ramps up, even minor variations (operator error, process drift, upstream inconsistencies) can compromise performance. Certification requirements only raise the bar even higher. 

Averna fills these gaps with precision and automated test systems for modern consumer electronics, providing full coverage. With our support, manufacturers are sure to reduce their time-to-market costs and improve their bottom line.

Averna’s Leading Test Solutions for Consumer Electronics

Averna develops and deploys advanced test and quality solutions tailored to the unique challenges of consumer electronics. We support all phases of the product lifecycle, from prototyping and feature validation to production-scale testing and post-market diagnostics.
 
Our engineering teams design turnkey platforms and customized test architectures that combine electrical, RF, optical and mechanical validation. We integrate automated visual inspection, calibration routines, embedded firmware testing and sensor verification into unified systems designed for high throughput.

We build platforms that adapt to emerging use cases, whether for lens stacks or embedded antennas, as well as high-speed PCBs and inertial sensor arrays in AR/VR devices. We also help verify firmware behavior across hardware variants, and support integration of secure update processes for traceable validation of embedded software.
 
Our platforms also support environmental and mechanical stress testing directly within the test flow, such as:
  • temperature cycling,
  • vibration profiles,
  • thermal shock validation.
This ensures product reliability under real-world usage conditions.

Key Areas of Expertise

We support a broad spectrum of smart and connected devices, including:

  • Mobile phones and tablets with multi-radio integration
  • Radios, TVs, entertainment consoles
  • Fitness and health wearables requiring low-power wireless and sensor fusion
  • GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, IoT, and digital microwave devices
  • Outdoor units (ODUs) and power supplies
  • AR/VR/MR headsets needing pixel optical calibration and motion tracking validation
  • Wireless speakers, earbuds, infotainment systems with audio fidelity requirements
  • Inkjet printheads, drop-on-demand (DoD)/3D printing and precision dosing modules for consumer printing systems
  • Signal boosters and IoT gateways requiring precise RF test and measurement solutions
  • Home appliances integrating user interfaces, touch, vision, and connectivity
  • Drones and remote-control electronics requiring motor control and GNSS accuracy
  • Battery pack test systems for battery-powered electronics with embedded BMS and thermal constraints

Averna’s Consumer Electronics Test Equipment

Lens Module Test Platform

 

UniLine, the universal inline tester for PCBs

 

Full-Production Active Alignment Station

 

VR-AR-MR Calibration Platform

 

 

Lens Module Test Platform

The Lens Module Test Platform is a flexible solution to deliver the quality that is expected from your brand for all types of lenses and cameras. Configure it to measure objective, eyepiece or camera lenses.

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Uniline™, in-line test platform for PCBs

Customize UniLine, Averna's universal in-line test platform for PCBs to suit your application. With a range of features and a scalable design, it's time to simplify test standardization.

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Active Alignment Assembly & Test Platform 

The secret to flawless assembly for high-end devices is active alignment. See how our industry established platform can accelerate production while improving product quality. Ideal for manufacturers seeking repeatable precision assembly services at scale.

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VR/AR/MR Calibration Platform

Developing a new virtual, augmented or mixed reality device? AR, VR and MR device calibration is critical for product performance. Learn more about how to efficiently calibrate cameras and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) modules with supreme accuracy.

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Quickly Validate Every Feature

Tap into our extensive experience of designing and building development test systems and smart fixtures.
Quickly validate your product's features and performance.

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Why Trust our Expertise at Averna

With over 25 years designing advanced test and measurement systems, Averna supports the leading consumer electronics brands across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our platforms are deployed globally in high-volume facilities, directly integrated into the workflows of contract manufacturers and OEMs.

Certification-ready by design

Our platforms are customized to align with international compliance frameworks: CE, FCC, UL, ISO 17025, IEC, and others. We design for real-world enforcement, with test capabilities that anticipate wireless certification challenges, EMC thresholds, and market-specific safety marks.

ROI you can measure

The value of our systems lies in what they help eliminate: unnecessary test time, instability in yields, and untracked failure modes. Our clients rely on consistent, data-rich reporting to fine-tune operations and secure smooth scale-up from pilot to production.

Support beyond delivery

Test systems must adapt as products evolve. Our test engineering experts can provide on-site training, fixture maintenance, software updates, and remote diagnostics. Our systems are designed for durability, but also for adaptability: retrofits and firmware upgrades, along with modular replacements when needed, are all part of the long-term lifecycle. 

Averna also supports long-term evolution of your test architecture, accommodating new features, environmental test add-ons, and evolving compliance protocol without redesigning your entire system.

Global execution at scale

We deploy fully configured test stations (build-to-print and application-specific) directly to global production sites and contract manufacturers.

Each installation is supported by our regional engineering teams, ensuring synchronized ramp-up and consistent test performance across facilities. Our integration teams are accustomed to navigating high-throughput environments under tight timelines, without compromising validation integrity.

They trusted us

Teststation with Averna Launch screen

Using Averna's expertise in both mechanical engineering and medical device testing, Empatica was able to replace their manual methods with an automated tester. Empatica can now reach their production demands and distribute the EmbracePlus around the world.  Visit the showcase ->

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Averna is Your Partner for Smart Device Testing Services

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