Consumer Electronics Testing Services - Smart Devices

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.

Smart & Connected Devices We Support

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

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 the Universal In-Line Tester for PCBAs

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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Full-Production Active Alignment Station

Active Alignment Assembly & Test Platform

The secret to flawless assembly for high-end devices is active alignment. 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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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 built to align with international compliance frameworks — CE, FCC, UL, ISO 17025, and IEC — anticipating wireless certification challenges, EMC thresholds, and market-specific safety marks.

ROI You Can Measure

Our systems eliminate unnecessary test time, yield instability, and untracked failure modes through consistent, data-rich reporting that supports smooth scale-up from pilot to production.

Support Beyond Delivery

From on-site training and remote diagnostics to firmware upgrades and modular replacements, our experts ensure your test systems adapt as your products and compliance requirements evolve.

Global Execution at Scale

We deploy fully configured test stations to global production sites and contract manufacturers, backed by regional engineering teams that ensure consistent performance across facilities under tight timelines.

Cover - New Recipe for Fast UL/ANSI Acceptance Testing

To modernize UL/ANSI compliance testing for home appliances, Averna designed an automated, high-channel DAQ system capable of capturing detailed thermal performance data at scale. The solution replaces manual, error-prone workflows with a fully integrated and flexible test environment tailored for certification requirements.

Continuous acquisition across 1500 thermocouples
Automated test execution and reporting (LabVIEW + Excel) aligned with UL/ANSI standards
Integrated fixtures and distributed DAQ architecture removing manual wiring

This approach transforms compliance testing into a streamlined, data-driven process, improving accuracy, reducing bottlenecks and future-proofing certification workflows.

1500 Thermocouple Channels

36” to 60” formats Support for appliances

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