Documenting and Executing a Successful Remote FAT

The Factory Acceptance Test (FATs) is one of the most critical activities when procuring automated packaging equipment and custom automated systems.  In 20-plus years of consulting, I have been a part of many.  In my last article, I outlined some of the considerations when faced with laying the groundwork for a Remote FAT.  This time, […]

Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Remote Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

Recently a large international supplier of packaging equipment to the life science industry posted on LinkedIn touting their capability to perform a ‘Remote Factory Acceptance Test’ (FAT).  (Great timing on their part!)  Since then, I’ve had numerous conversations about the concept. Although ‘the New Normal’ is an over-worked phrase, it certainly applies here.  There is […]