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Tag Archives: reliability testing
Last updated: April 6, 2026
Why Pre Compliance Testing Is Critical Before FCC, CE, and UL Certification
It’s a familiar situation. A team goes into a certification test expecting a pass. Instead, they leave with a failure, a high unexpected cost, and a delayed launch. In most cases, the issue is not carelessness. It’s a misunderstanding of … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance
Tagged fcc, ul, reliability testing, ce mark, product testing, electronic compliance requirements
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Typical Reliability Issues in Smart Wearables: Rings, Earbuds, Watches & Smart Glasses (feat. Andrew Amirnovin) [Podcast]
In episode 297 of China Manufacturing Decoded, host Renaud is joined by Sofeast reliability specialist Andrew Amirnovin to unpack why smart wearables so often fail in the field, and how to stop it. They break down real cases across rings, … Continue reading
Posted in Sofeast Podcast
Tagged smart devices, reliability testing, dFMEA, product reliability
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Debacle: Reliability, Politics, & Plummeting Sales [Podcast]
In today’s episode, Adrian is joined by Andrew Amirnovin, our reliability expert, and we’re using Tesla’s Cybertruck problems as a case study in what happens when a product skips, or underinvests in, reliability testing. From panels that fall off to … Continue reading
Posted in Sofeast Podcast
Tagged reliability testing, reliability, design for reliability, dfm
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Analyzing Different types of Testing Labs and their Activities [Podcast]
Adrian and Renaud dive deep into the world of product testing, sharing information about the best types of testing labs for different needs. They explore the three main types of testing labs—calibration, compliance, and reliability—and discuss when each is applicable, … Continue reading
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Tagged reliability testing, product testing, product compliance, lab testing
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QC inspectors check products against specifications, they don’t validate the product design
What happens when your inspected products reach a customer who complains about performance issues? Does this mean that the quality inspection wasn’t done properly? Maybe not, because QC inspectors check products against pre-defined specifications and it’s not their job to … Continue reading
Posted in Product Testing
Tagged reliability testing, product testing, qc inspections
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Prototyping and Testing FAQs: How many Iterations needed and what Tests to be Safe & Compliant? [Podcast]
Join Renaud and Adrian as they talk about the intricacies of prototyping and testing during new product development. They discuss 2 common FAQs from customers: How many prototype iterations will be needed? What are the essential tests for ensuring product … Continue reading
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Tagged reliability testing, product compliance, prototyping
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Exploring Apple’s iPhone Reliability & Durability Testing [Podcast]
Renaud hosts and is joined by Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast’s product reliability head, and they’re looking at how Apple tests iPhone reliability and durability. Recently Marques Brownlee shared some videos from within Apple’s testing lab and interviews with their head of … Continue reading
Test To Failure For Your Product – Why?
Adrian and Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast’s reliability expert and our head of New Product Development, are back on the pod and taking you on a journey into what testing to failure is, its benefits, and why you will find it a … Continue reading
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Tagged test to failure, reliability testing, product reliability
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