For automation engineers and project managers, one of the toughest challenges is bridging the gap between low-volume R&D validation and full-scale production systems. Many testers are designed either for lab use or for high-throughput lines, but not both. That forces automation houses to support multiple platforms, rewriting tests and retraining teams as customers move from concept to manufacturing scale. The result? Extra engineering hours, longer timelines, and more opportunities for error. 

One Platform Designed for Both Lab and Production

Astra Dash eliminates this problem by serving both worlds with a single platform. Each channel box is a fully self-contained leak tester, storing its own regulators, sensors, and configurations. A test method validated in R&D can be cloned directly into a production tester – no rework, no revalidation, no surprises. That means automation houses can confidently develop low-volume or prototype systems on Astra Dash, knowing the same programs will scale into high-volume production. 

Test Methods that Transfer without Rework

The technical foundation of this continuity is in Astra Dash’s storage and portability. Each channel can hold up to 2,000 test programs, which can be transferred across systems. For example, a catheter manufacturer may validate pressure decay on one lumen, burst testing on a balloon channel, and an occlusion test on another in a lab setting. Once validated, those exact methods – with the same pressure ranges, stabilization times, and leak limits – can be deployed in production without rewriting code or re-tuning the tester. 

A Unified Strategy for Automation Houses

For automation houses, this represents a strategic advantage. You can offer customers an end-to-end solution on one platform, starting with low-volume test development and seamlessly scaling up to production cells. This reduces the number of tools your team has to support, simplifies training across projects, and accelerates FAT readiness. In competitive bids, it positions you as the partner who can deliver speed and consistency from the lab all the way to full-scale production. 

Standardization that Reduces Risk and Speeds Delivery

By using Astra Dash as the common testing backbone, automation houses gain efficiency across multiple projects and industries. Instead of reinventing test setups at every stage, you can standardize, reuse, and scale – saving time, reducing risk, and delivering greater value to your customers. Learn more about Astra Dash.

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