Training for Test Equipment, Fixtures & Software
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At Forwessun, we provide professional, hands-on training for systems, fixtures, and supporting software. Our tailored courses are designed for engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams who want to boost uptime, improve troubleshooting, and enhance production performance. Our experienced engineers deliver training that’s tailored to your specific equipment and challenges.
We offer dedicated training across all major ICT platforms, including TRI, GenRad, Keysight, and Teradyne systems.
Test System Operation & Maintenance
Our systems operation and maintenance covers a range of subjects including self-tests, reconfiguration, health and safety and more. Click the drop down below to see the full range of topics we cover. If there’s something specific you would like covering, please let us know as we can adjust your training to suit your needs.
What We Can Cover
- Running system self-tests and interpreting results
- Diagnostic techniques to pinpoint performance issues
- How to reconfigure your system for different setups
- Planning and managing scheduled maintenance
- Common fault-finding and root cause analysis
- Health & safety best practices in test environments
- Loading and validating test programmes
Test Fixture (Hardware) Training
We can supply fixture hardware training, including the removal and replacement of test and broken probes, troubleshooting, using the alignment PCB and more. If there’s something specific you would like covered, please let us know, as we can adjust your training to suit your needs.
What We Can Cover
- Removal and replacement of test probes & broken probes
- Removal and replacement of broken terminations, wireless and wired.
- Use of an alignment PCB for troubleshooting connectivity issues. (Hardware advice only) Utilising shorting and open plates for diagnostics
- Use of Shorting plates, and Open plates. (Hardware advice only)
- Adhering to specific Probe head styles and forces and why it is important for production.
- Finding pneumatic leaks and fixing them.
- Dual-stage pneumatic mechanism operation (old and new)
- Top gate strip down for access/maintenance/repair
- Vectorless hardware replacement and maintenance.
- Replacement and adjustment of mechanical parts (gas struts, tooling etc.)
- Proper handling and storage of fixtures
- Implementing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
- Health & safety for fixture maintenance
Software & Programme Training
We can supply fixture hardware training, including the removal and replacement of test and broken probes, troubleshooting, using the alignment PCB and more. If there’s something specific you would like covered, please let us know, as we can adjust your training to suit your needs.
What We Can Cover
- First-line fixture and programme modifications
- Running shorting plate
- Pins and shorts test and diagnostics
- Analogue test software maintenance and tolerance adjustments
- Understanding basic digital test structures
- Performing vectorless test configuration and checks
- LED detection
- Device programming
- Understanding different test techniques and fixture options
- Diagnosing major faults and identifying root causes
- Board grading
- System housekeeping for consistent performance
- Pre-acceptance and installation best practices
- Software stability and optimisation techniques
Why Choose Forwessun for Training?
Over 40 years of test engineering experience
Delivered by industry experts and in-house engineers
Customisable on-site or remote training options
Backed by ongoing technical support after completion
Flexible Training Delivery
Our training courses are customisable and flexible so we can offer you the best support to fit around your requirements. Get in touch and let us know what you need, and we can create a bespoke package for you. Our courses can be delivered:
- At your site (UK or globally)
- At one of our Forwessun facilities
- Online, with live, instructor-led sessions
- As part of a wider system installation or service plan
Training Case Studies
Sanmina Chennai
In February 2026, our UK Production Supervisor, Chris Rowlands, visited Sanmina, Chennai to deliver a focused, ICT maintenance training programme.
This trip was commissioned by one of Forwessun’s long standing partners, to improve the knowledge at their contract manufacturer.
Using a sample fixture, Chris provided a complete, repeatable workflow covering safe access, diagnostics, probe replacement, damage‑prevention and more, all without using a live production unit.
