WE KNOW HOW TO TEST!

Konrad Technologies has been developing and qualifying test systems for medical device production for over 25 years. From product concept to maintenance services, our knowledgeable test system engineers follow the FDA requirements to help speed through the documentation and approval processes. Our reliable automated test and measurement solutions for medical device manufacturers ensure high quality at every stage of a product cycle.

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Capabilities Overview

  • Component Test Systems
  • Battery Test
  • PCBA Test Systems
  • Programming Stations
  •  Pump/Valve Test Systems
  •  RF Test Systems (BLE, Wi-Fi, Proprietary)
  •  Device Level Test Systems (IPGs, ICDs, meters) 
  • V&V (IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Automation: DUT/Sample Thermal Control; DUT/Sample Handling
  • Requirement-based automated testing and reporting for ADV or production test
  • Private Mobile Radio (PMR) and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)
  • Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
  • ZIGBEE
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  • LabVIEW / TestStand Development
  • RF Standards Based Testing:
    • WLAN (802.11b/g/n/ac) + MIMO
    • BLE (BDR/EDR/LE 4.2)

“We had to validate ten manufacturing tests in a very short amount of time. It would have been very difficult, if not impossible, to hire and train new people to get  this large validation activity completed on time. KT’s well-trained engineering and project management team quickly integrated into our organization and immediately began test improvement and validation tasks. Ultimately, we validated out tests, began our clinical trial on schedule, and avoided a potential multiple-month schedule delay all because of KT’s help.” – Director at a Class III Medical Device Company.

Medical Device Production Test

Pacemaker Automated Test System

Konrad Technologies developed and built a turnkey solution that performs the automated test of PCBs for pacemaker devices. The system supports a scalable testing of 1-16 PCBs per pallet, and a parallel testing of up to 4 PCBs. The DUTs are first loaded into a soak chamber where they are heated to an average body temperature of 37°C. The system then carries the PCB boards to the main chamber where a full functional test is performed. After the tests are complete, the system passes the boards to the unloader where it sorts them to pass/fail bins.

Two identical and switchable PXI/MAC panel test interfaces are assembled in a dual PXI test interface cage, so they can be removed individually or as one assembly. The test interface contains 34 PXI instrumentation slots with modular MAC Panel interfaces to connect to the upper stay kit. The upper stay kit contains 40 pin function cards interfaced to the PXI instruments and programmable power supplies through an upper PCB. The pin function cards are connected to the UUT specific change kit through a lower PCB and spring-loaded-battery-contact-blocks.

Medical Device Battery Cell Test

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Konrad developed a circuit board tester for one of our clients, who later returned to us for a battery tester. This system was built upon the proof-of-concept work we had previously done for another customer, incorporating some of the same circuitry from that prototype. Both systems were designed to test LR44 and SR44 (10mm coin cell) batteries using pulsed capacity testing to qualify cells for their respective products. The objective was to simulate real-world lifetime conditions by applying load profiles that mirrored actual device usage. For both projects, we utilized NI’s multifunction DAQ cards—two 80-channel USB cards for client #1 and a 204-channel PXI card for client #2—while most of the work was executed on a custom circuit board designed by Konrad Technologies.

RF Testing for Medical Devices

RF testing for medical devices ensures safety, performance, and compliance with standards like FCC, FDA, and IEC 60601. As wireless technology becomes essential in healthcare, rigorous testing verifies reliability and prevents interference. Konrad Technologies leverages 25+ years of expertise in RF validation and EMC compliance, delivering tailored test solutions that help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, and accelerate time to market.

Konrad’s PXIe-506 RF communication module is a platform-based approach to Bluetooth and WiFi signaling tests. With over-the-air (OTA) and cable testing capabilities, the module provides a calibrated, cost-effective test solution. As a 3rd generation product, the PXIe-506 signaling protocol is critical in the design, manufacturing, and retrofit stages.

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LEONBench

The LEONBench is a compact, and fully integrated test bench designed to streamline the testing process for ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) applications. This versatile system replaces traditional bulky tower racks with a sleek, workbench-style design, offering full pneumatic capability, enhanced safety features, and ease of use. The LEONBench is built on the ABex platform, incorporating Konrad Technologies’ analog bus extension and PXI/PXIe chassis for seamless integration into various test setups. With its flexible power input options and high signal integrity, LEONBench is optimized for high pin count, medium-to-high complexity PCBA testing, functional testing, and in-system programming (ISP).

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KT MIPI Pod

The MIPI POD provides an FPD-LINK IV serializer and deserializer pair to transform data from MIPI CSI-2 to FPD-LINK IV and from FPD-LINK IV to MIPI CSI-2. Both the serializer and deserializer have input and output FAKRA and FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) connections. The MIPI POD can be powered externally or via PoC (Power over Coax).

Past Clients

“Thanks to Konrad Technologies we developed and validated our tests, began our clinical trial on schedule, and avoided a potential multiple-month delay in schedule.” – Todd Kerkow, Director of Test at Boston Scientific.

Konrad Technologies at a Glance

Software Competency

Our competencies in LabVIEW and TestStand are unmatched, allowing us to deliver robust and reliable testing solutions for complex hardware and software systems. These applications span the full spectrum of complexity from simple functional testing to multi-stage automated testing processes.

Flexible and Scalable Staff Augmentation Model (FlexIPT)

FlexIPT (Integrated Project Team) is a scalable engagement model that allows our clients to leverage our highly trained staff without internal overhead and high fixed costs. On-site FlexIPT leads integrate into your organization and execute tasks with minimal additional resources translating into cost savings in your budget. Using secure cloud-based collaboration tools, our clients can communicate, track project tasks, view costs, manage documents, and exchange code packages with the project team. FlexIPT offers a rich collaborative experience to interface and integrate distributed teams making it easy to monitor the progress of your project, closely aligning with Agile project development methodology.

  • Best in class technical resources

  • Adjustable workforce size

  • Faster delivery on budget

  • One stop resource management

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  • More value out of your test budget

  • Dedicated project manager

  • No need for new hire training

  • No worry over retention rates

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