Product Longevity & Reliability

How do you ensure that your products remain functional throughout their entire contractually guaranteed service life? Furthermore, what does your product liability strategy look like?

In the automotive industry and many other sectors, a guaranteed service life of 10 years for supplied components is a standard contractual requirement.

The Challenge: The Warranty Gap

It is critical to recognize a common risk: the original manufacturer warranties for the components you purchase often expire before your products are even installed in the end-customer's vehicle—and before your own 10-year liability period begins. Failing to validate product life during the development phase can lead to substantial, cost-intensive financial reserves (provisions).

We help you manage this risk, avoid excessive financial reserves, and protect your corporate reputation.

Validation Testing for Proven Product Longevity

In the automotive sector and beyond, standards such as AEC-Q100 are utilized to ensure component reliability. We offer a comprehensive suite of tests to validate performance:

Accelerated Life Testing:

• Preconditioning

• Temperature Humidity Bias (THB)

• Temperature Cycling (TC)

• Powered Temperature Cycling (PTC)

• Early Life Failure Rate (ELFR)

• High Temperature Storage Life (HTSL)

Assembly & Manufacturing Tests:

• Wire Bond Shear Test

• Solder Ball Shear Test

• Bond Strength (Wire Pull Test)

Your Benefits:

• Build Trust: Transparency and proof of high-quality engineering build confidence among investors and customers.

• Competitive Edge: Identify and leverage decisive advantages over your competitors.

• Cost Control: Keep warranty reserves and claim-related costs to a minimum.

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