Willtek, IE Partner On Customized Test Solutions For Mobile Phone Manufacturers

Ismaning, Germany -- Willtek Communications announced that it has entered into an agreement with Instrumentation Engineering (IE), a provider of ATE system integration and high-volume test system manufacturing solutions. This joint effort, announced at the CTIA Wireless 2005 show in New Orleans, helps both companies in their efforts to develop complete turnkey systems for mobile phone testing in the manufacturing environment.

Willtek offers test equipment for the wireless industry, including communications test sets and shield enclosures for testing mobile phones and other wireless devices. Instrumentation Engineering brings to this partnership a capability of integrating these devices with other test instruments to offer an optimized manufacturing test solution.

"This partnership combines Instrumentation Engineering's expertise in manufacturing test with Willtek's impressive new product offerings to radically change the cost of mobile test development," Pat Cupo, president of IE, said. "The IE Mobile Test Platform not only optimizes test times but reduces the overall cost of test throughout the entire product industrialization process."

"I am excited about the new capabilities this partnership offers Willtek," Francis Paez, Willtek's VP of sales for the Americas region, added. "Our new relationship with Instrumentation Engineering will bring our services to the customer another step forward. Together we will provide a superior technical solution with outstanding performance, service and price."

The centerpiece of the new systems developed as a result of this partnership will be Willtek's 4400 Mobile Phone Tester. The 4400 is a cost-effective test solution for those in the manufacturing and service/repair markets requiring a multi-technology platform. By quickly testing GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, CDMA, and WCDMA terminals, the Willtek 4400 provides low total test cost per device and reduces production downtime because one system can easily switch from one technology to another.

"Our partnership with Instrumentation Engineering further demonstrates our commitment to the manufacturing segment," said Paez. "Now we'll be able to offer customized turnkey solutions that will enable customers to more effectively test their mobile devices."

Source: Willtek