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    • Prototyping & ConsultingEarly-stage Design for Testability (DFT) analysis, flexible prototyping, and proof-of-concept validation.
    • Automated Test Solutions (ATE)High-speed benchtop and cabinet-level verification, validation and testing.
    • In-Line Test SystemsContinuous conveyor line automated test or inspection with zero-cycle interruption.
    • Precision Assembly & ProductionAutomated assembly solutions with advanced robotics, inspection, and process control for zero-defect manufacturing.
    • Test System ReplicationGlobal multi-site deployment of identical test systems with obsolescence control.

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    • About usAverna Powered by Spherea is recognized as a worldwide Test & Quality Engineering leader, delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-market and ensure flawless performance.
    • Technology PartnersTo ensure we provide the best possible solutions and integration services to our customers, we are strategically aligned with the world’s top test and technology companies.
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    Our team of 1800 specialists are passionate about delivering engineering innovation, zero-defect quality architectures, and mission-critical automated testing systems across the product lifecycle.

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    Our Mission

    To be the global leader in test & quality solutions for product manufacturers and users.

    We address the full product lifecycle needs, from design to manufacturing, and from operation to lifetime support, through our unique engineering, manufacturing and service capabilities.

    We enable our customers to increase business performance and sustainability.

     

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    Our Values

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    Client Focus

    Our solutions are fully synced with both your requirements and your goals – including technical, financial and commercial.

    Performance

    By using industry standard best practices, and ISO compliant processes, we offer the most efficient services to every project.

    Innovation

    We utilize the latest technologies while leveraging expertise from our vast industry, project, and technical experience.

    Teamwork

    We work very closely together to deliver the right solutions and ensure beneficial synergies with tight project coordination.

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    Tap into our Test & Quality know-how, products and custom solutions to get ahead in your market.

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    Our Solutions in Testing and Quality Assurance

    Are you looking to improve yield, eliminate defects, validate new features or upgrade/ replicate your test equipment?

    Our Expertise and Leading Skills

    Profit from our leading skills in vision systems, RF, fiber optics, instrumentation, robotics, control systems and so much more.

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    Our Products

    Find out why so many of our products for RF and broadband have become industry standards and have garnered multiple awards.

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    • ATEC® 7 Series - The global benchmark in modular and adaptable avionics test systems for maintaining commercial aircraft Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
    • ATEC® Dyna - A generic test bench series designed for electronic equipment production, prototyping, and development with ultra-simple, configurable interfaces
    • SESAR® 3000 - High-performance, versatile test benches specifically designed for military equipment testing (electronics, optronics, RF, etc.) in difficult environments
    • U-TEST® - A real-time software platform that enables the testing of complex on-board systems by combining simulations with real hardware components
    • OLISE® - A portable, ruggedized testing solution that diagnoses failures in optronics equipment (like night vision or gyrostabilized pods) for both field and laboratory use
    • PLUTON® Series - A configurable, regenerative AC & DC power source/system emulator used for testing motors, batteries, and power systems with high accuracy and efficiency
    • SFINX® - A rapid prototyping solution compatible with rolling stock/embedded requirements, used to quickly test concepts based on models like Matlab/Simulink
    • UniLine: Universal In-Line Test Platform - In-Circuit, functional, safety, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing of electronic assemblies
    • Batterie Inspektor™ - Modular platform for automated validation of battery cells, modules, BMUs, and complete packs
    • EVSE Test Platform - Ensures EV charging systems meet performance, communication and safety standards
    • EV Power Components EOL Test Platform - High-voltage and functional End-of-Line (EOL) testing for power electronics
    • NTS Platform - Smart industrial system for non-contact, non-destructive inspection to detect defects
    • Active Alignment Assembly & Test Platform - Precisely assembles and tests optical components to achieve sub-micron alignment accuracy
    • VR/AR/MR Calibration Platform - Accurately calibrates cameras and IMUs in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality devices (6DoF tracking)
    • Lens Module Test Platform - Evaluates optical performance parameters, such as MTF, FOV, and optical distortion in lenses
    • EFEM Platform - Provides ultra-clean handling, inspection, and processing for wafers and substrates in manufacturing environments.
    • Smart Data Management - Solutions to organize, manage, and analyze vast amounts of test and production data, including the Proligent™ family
    • RF Signal Testers - Generate, record, and analyze complex Radio Frequency signals for product validation
    • Protocol Solutions - Verification and analysis tools to accelerate quality and compliance testing for DOCSIS & Iridium devices.
    • Power Quality Analyzers - Class A compliant instruments that monitor, measure, and analyze grid performance and power quality issues
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    Our clients are changing how the world works, travels and communicates. And we’re right there with them, demonstrating the full power and true effect of test.

     

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    FAQ

    What exactly is happening between Averna and Spherea?

    Spherea has acquired 100% ownership of Averna, forming the Spherea Group. Together, we are focused on becoming the leading independent systems integrator for test & quality engineering.

    What does the Spherea Group do?

    The Spherea Group designs and builds advanced test and quality engineering systems which help manufacturers bring reliable, high-performance products to market faster. From concept validation to end-of-line testing and support, we partner with innovators in every industry to make sure their technologies perform flawlessly in the real world.

    With the Spherea Group, will I work with a new sales or support contact?

    No, your existing contact remains fully dedicated. It is business as usual.

    Can I still purchase Spherea products like the ATEC® family, SESAR® 3000 Family, PLUTON® Series, U-TEST® and other Spherea solutions?

    Absolutely. All Spherea products remain available through your existing contacts.

    Who will lead the combined organization?

    Patrice Bélie (Spherea’s CEO) will lead the Spherea-Averna group as CEO. François Rainville (Averna’s CEO) will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Spherea-Averna group.

     

    Where are the Spherea Group's global locations?

    The Spherea/Averna group has offices in the United Sates (Florida, Michigan, California and North Carolina), Canada, Mexico, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, Vietnam, China and Japan. 

    How many employees does the Spherea Group have?

    Our joint team includes over 1,800 employees worldwide, from engineers and software developers to project managers and data specialists — all working together to solve complex testing challenges and deliver measurable results.

    What industries does the Spherea Group serve?

    We work with a broad range of industries where precision and performance are critical — including automotive and transportation, aerospace and defense, energy, telecommunications, consumer electronics, life sciences, food & beverage and semiconductors.