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Revision Control
 

We perform intensive verification tests to ensure that our designs are of the best quality. Under strict revision control, engineering changes are kept to a minimum during a product's lifecycle. The stability of our product offerings reduces the risk that results from multiple product changes.

We have a strong commitment to revision control. When a component change is unavoidable, we inform the customer of all changes and perform extensive quality testing to ensure the smooth replacement of the product for the customer. Our dedication to complete revision control means that before any component change can occur, we will get the customer's approval in advance. Our professional testing center has the standard process to check and re-check every aspect of the new component to minimize the impact for our customers. We know that our customers depend on a long-life cycle to prolong the customer's product life cycle, which will save on their testing and verification time. To lower the risk of discontinued components, we will keep enough stock and issue an End-of-Life (EOL) notice to customers 6 months before a product is discontinued. This is a big benefit to all industrial applications.

Advansus can help customers manage unplanned change, provide product stability and handle product obsolescence issues with our Revision Management Services. We alert customers to product revisions and provide detailed technical information so that customers can assess the impact of a product configuration change on their system. Customers can elect notification and/or approval of engineering changes to the products under their configuration control. Alternatively, customers may request an evaluation unit to test for compatibility before configuration changes. Under this service, you can evaluate a revised product while continuing to receive the earlier revision control .

Revision Control at the solution level:
 
Complete revision control ensured throughout product life
All documentation is unique to build / revision
Instructions available for each step, supplemented by CAD drawings and photos where necessary
Each step is double-checked before further work is performed
Changes to Bill-of-Materials (BOM), instructions, or drawings are controlled through electronic security on our Intranet
Comprehensive testing criteria included in instructions, including a fully automated and customized software test script
Specialized test fixtures engineered for efficient customized testing at Granite's facility, onsite at your facility, or at both facilities.
Revision Control at the component level:
Comprehensive Incoming Inspection procedures ensure incoming components are consistent
Guaranteed control of internal and customer-supplied products with sophisticated electronic inventory system
Last-time-buy ability for protected production
Product roadmaps allow advanced end-of-life notification
Component EOL and Roadmap Management:
 

One of the toughest aspects to manage is component end-of-life issues. Every day, it seems, a component is being “improved” or a new generation becomes available. These changes, though welcome in the consumer market, can wreak havoc on our customers. Advansus has instituted an incoming inspection process that guarantees the copy exact process - and we inspect the components and systems several times during the process as an additional check.

 
Key relationships with prominent component manufacturers
Roadmaps from manufacturers on all components are required
Unparalleled Incoming Inspection prevents delays
In-process component checking assures consistency
Automated system for testing to our customers criteria
Final inspection points verify exact specifications
 

Our process flow involves step-by-step instruction and verification . Each step is communicated via a secured network, and all changes are controlled via the ECN/ECR process . This unparalleled level of control allows us to carefully control all aspects of a system, including BIOS revision and settings.

Our system allows units in the field to be tracked thoroughly , in case there is a problem. Should repairs be needed, individual units can be fully restored to factory levels .

We understand that strict revision control and long product life cycle are the keys to prolonging customers' products. We stress the best in industrial service as a key competitive strategy.