Product reliability testing can help to predict future behavior during the complete life cycle of the product, component or material under test. In combination with the measurement of relevant parameters and the use of appropriate analytical methods, it is also possible to identify failure modes.
Environmental testing simulates different combinations of temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. It includes temperature testing, temperature and humidity testing, thermal cycling/shock testing, and altitude (low air pressure) testing.
Outdoor and industrial environmental testing simulates different conditions of contact with sand, dust, rain, water, chemicals, exposure to solar and UV radiation, and potential corrosion by liquids or gases.
In cases where environmental reliability testing leads to unacceptable degradation or failure, identification of the root cause can enable design or material changes in order achieve the desired lifetime or performance.