The AK Protocol is a text-based ASCII communication protocol created by Emerson Process Management (Rosemount Analytical) to control and monitor industrial gas analyzers. Since then, it has been adopted by other manufacturers such as M&C TechGroup, being widely used in industrial environments and analysis laboratories. Its main function is to
At AJOLLY Testing, we offer complete solutions in testing, measurements, and industrial automation, focusing on quality, efficiency, and reliability of production processes. Our Expertise involves the development of custom test benches, mechanical and electronic test interfaces, selection and integration of instrumentation, as well as the automation and digitalization of validation
🏭 WIP, or Work in Progress, refers to all partially processed products that are in progress in the production flow, but have not yet been completed. Controlling WIP is essential to ensure fluidity, quality, and operational efficiency. Good WIP control is like a traffic light in the factory — it
⚖️ Line Balancing, or line balancing, is a production engineering technique that seeks to evenly distribute tasks among workstations on a production line, so that all stations operate with similar times, without bottlenecks or idleness. A balanced line reduces waste, improves flow, and increases productivity without investing in new resources.
⏱️ Takt Time is a fundamental concept in lean manufacturing (Lean Manufacturing) that defines the ideal production pace necessary to meet customer demand. It functions as a metronome for the production line, ensuring that each station operates at the right time, without excesses or delays. “Produce at the pace of
📈 The Production Rate represents the speed at which products are manufactured on a line, cell, or workstation. Generally expressed in units per hour, per shift, or per day, it is one of the most important key performance indicators (KPI) for manufacturing management. What gets measured, gets improved. The production
PPM means Parts Per Million (in English Parts Per Million) and is a metric used to measure the defect rate in a production process or testing system. PPM indicates how many defective parts exist per million units produced, being one of the main performance indicators in quality. The lower the
The Reference Unit is a device known as GOLDEN Unit or SILVER Unit, used as a reliable standard to validate the operation of test benches, fixtures, and industrial automation systems. These units represent a product with validated and stable behavior, allowing verification if the test environment is operating correctly —
R&D (Research and Development) is the strategic area responsible for creating, developing, and validating new products, technologies, or improvements, turning ideas into viable, functional, and marketable solutions. It is the engine of industrial innovation, combining technical knowledge, engineering, prototyping, and testing — from conception to industrialization. A good R&D not