WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN TESTING with North orbit

You provide the testing goals and we devise an efficient test plan and cost proposal. Your goals may be to comply with a regulatory standard, find a marketing advantage over a competitor, or investigate a product based on customer inquiries. If you are unsure about your test standard, or if your project does not have a test standard, we will work with you on a plan that best meets your needs.   

At the lab, our staff carpenters acquire all the materials necessary to build out your test assembly; all you need to do is observe. You are encouraged to witness the installation and testing of your products so that you can enjoy the added benefit of consulting directly with our seasoned acoustical experts. You will have plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions. The results are shared in real-time as we complete tests, providing insight into your products and allowing for R&D adjustments on subsequent tests. You will receive a test summary detailing all the results of the test. Data is further analyzed, and if requested, a formal, accredited test report is generated.   

Every test has unique characteristics, so managing cost means managing time and materials. Variables include test location (in the lab or field), which test standard and equipment to use, how much labor is required, what materials we need, and how much data we need to reduce.