Highly Accelerated Life Testing, or HALT, is a technique used in the industry to speed up the design and test phases of product development, as well as limit the number of field failures and thus reduce warranty costs incurred by the manufacturer.
HALT Testing can be a competitive advantage for companies when performed correctly and at the right time.
The best time to begin HALT testing during the product development process is when prototypes first become available. HALT is designed to expose product flaws and weaknesses, therefore, a successful test will produce areas for product improvement. A lot of designers and manufacturers tend to wait until the product design is mature. At that time, further process improvements or design changes become too costly or timely. Ideally, HALT should be performed while the product is still fluid and moderate changes don’t become setbacks. This allows product design to move much more rapidly and efficiently, saving the company time and money. HALT testing can also eliminate the need for further verification if the product has proven reliable at the much more extreme conditions exposed to in HALT.
Delserro Engineering Solutions, Inc. (DES) has the knowledge and experience to provide HALT testing services for your product. We offer both standard and customized test solutions depending on your testing needs. For more information on HASS, HALT or other testing services, contact DES or call 610.253.6637.