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Initially certified in 2012, Orbis Systems’ Finnish operations renewed its quality management ISO 9001:2015certification obtaining a zero nonconformance issues result in the recertification audit.

Orbis Systems is pleased to announce that the company’s operations in Finland successfully passed the recertification audit of its ISO 9001:2015 standard, demonstrating a continued commitment to delivering high quality products and services as well as consistently developing its processes. The scope of the certification includes development, manufacturing and sales of measuring systems and OTA solutions in telecommunications and electronics industries. The ISO 9001 standard is based on seven specific quality management principles, such as strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. In addition to Finland, Orbis Systems’ operations in China and India, Beijing Orbis Electronics CO, LTD and Orbis India, are also ISO 9001 certified.

Zero Nonconformances Detected in Recertification Audit
In order to get ISO 9001 certified, a company needs to set up and implement a quality management system that is in accordance with the principles of the latest ISO 9001 standard and pass an audit performed by a Certified Body (CB or Registrar) that assesses the performance of that quality management system against the latest ISO 9001 standard. At the recent two-day ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit Orbis Systems not only passed, but obtained a zero nonconformance issues result, much to the delight of the company’s management. “We are extremely proud of the entire Orbis Systems team for their unwavering customer focus and deep commitment in the continuous development of our operations”, states Chief Operating Officer Tuomo Tolonen. “Obtaining ISO 9001:2015 recertification with zero nonconformance findings is also a clear sign that as a company, we are proceeding in the right direction and continuously improving against our self-set objectives”, he says.

The ISO 9001:2015 certificate is available for download in PDF format in English and in Finnish.

Learn more about Orbis Systems’ global operations, company history, mission and values as well as key competencies here.

Completely ready-to-use OTA testing chambers are an especially suitable solution for the COVID-19 era as they remove unnecessary exposure that typically occurs during assembly.

Developed to support 5G R&D and manufacturing needs, over-the-air (OTA) chambers provide compatibility to execute RF verification and performance tests for base stations and mobile devices. In addition to increasing capacity and allowing for better testing quality, Orbis Systems’ OTA chambers include many unique qualities such as an extremely high level of automation, compact size and superb mobility. However, the feature that has proved to be especially valuable during the special circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic is their turnkey nature.

No need for on-site assembly equals minimal exposure and maximal safety

The high quality, solid welded structure chambers are literally delivered to the customer completely ready for use, with no further assembly needed. The turnkey nature of the solutions means that there is no need for on-site assembly, which could possibly lead to installation related isolation issues as well as unwanted additional expenses and delays. Having no need for on-site assembly also means removing unnecessary exposure to outside contacts, which is especially important during the current COVID-19 era, when social distancing and minimizing contact with potential sources of virus transmission have become vital issues for all production environments to ensure the safety of the personnel and to avoid stoppages.

Consistent quality improves testing capability and accelerates ramp-up

In addition to catering to the current need for avoiding unnecessary contacts, the turnkey delivery provides the end-user with several substantial benefits. Building the chambers in a controlled manufacturing environment improves quality by reducing the likelihood of assembly errors and by guaranteeing consistency. As Orbis Systems’ OTA chambers are available for any frequency (sub-6GHz and mmWave) and come in several different sizes with customized positioner solutions, they are always perfectly matched with the customer’s R&D or manufacturing needs, which in turn minimizes time and money consuming delays and accelerates ramp-up times. The high level of automation and pre-integration eliminates the need to build separate add-ons, all the while improving testing capabilities and providing more reliable results. Ready-to-use OTA solutions also provide further time and cost savings through their unparalleled flexibility, as they can be transferred to another testing location without dismantling and re-assembly.

Interested in learning more about our 5G OTA testing solutions? Visit our product page or contact us directly for further information!

Orbis Systems dispatched its delegation to participate in the exhibition and forum to make itself better known within the industry and share its unique OTA solutions and WFS technology with the attendees.

The traditional IME Shanghai 2020, the China International Conference & Exhibition on Microwave and Antenna was held in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from October 27th to 29th, 2020. Developed for RF, Microwave, Millimeter Wave, Terahertz and Antenna industry, the event was attended by Orbis Systems’ local delegation with the objective to present the company’s product offering – including the unique WFS Plane Wave Generator launched globally last spring – to the attending audience.

Trending at IME 2020 Shanghai: 5G testing technologies

The overall atmosphere of the IME Shanghai 2020 event was extremely positive and forward-looking, especially considering the special circumstances of 2020, which have resulted in many of the leading industry events across the globe to be cancelled, postponed or converted into online events instead. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were still evident, as fewer people and even fewer foreigners attended the event this time. Still, the overall atmosphere was warm and numerous RF & Microwave and 5G manufacturers participated in the exhibition, covering components, devices, materials, test & measurement equipment, and software products for design and simulation. In addition to the exhibitions, there were also various technical forums, lectures and discussions available.

On-site exchanges at IME 2020 Shanghai were quite enthusiastic and the most discussed topics included the following:

• Future applications, devices, and 5G test & measurement technologies
• 5G field test, millimeter-wave components and miniaturized antenna
• 5G OTA test solutions

Orbis Systems’ delegation delighted to participate in the largest Microwave and Antenna industry event in China

As the largest and most influential Microwave and Antenna exhibition in China, IME 2020 Shanghai naturally provided a great platform for trade promotion, technical exchanges and new business co-operation and Orbis Systems’ delegation was pleased to present both the company and its WFS and OTA test solutions through speeches and discussions with exhibition visitors. The main benefits of attending the event thus included the opportunity to promote the company and its products, increasing awareness on the company brand, meeting new suppliers and potential customers and learning about the development of the entire industry and new technologies within it.

For more information about our solutions, please contact us here!

Orbis Systems was set to launch a new product called Wave Form Synthesis at the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona. As the MWC event was cancelled due to the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the product will be launched in customer seminars during the spring instead.

Wave Form Synthesis

Our innovative new product WFS, a Plane Wave Generator solution, uses real time near-field to far-field conversion to enable sub-6GHz 5G performance testing in a compact 3,5 m chamber, removing the need for a larger 20 m far-field chamber. This saves floorspace and cost, while allowing for higher potential test capacity per square meter.

Wide range of OTA testing solutions

Orbis Systems’ wide range of OTA chamber solutions for various use cases and frequency ranges (sub6-GHz and mmWave) allows you to optimize chamber size, performance, and cost specificly to suit your needs. ​

Some of our chambers are built into sea containers, which allows our customers to utilize high ceiling industrial buildings for efficient OTA capacity increase by stacking up the chambers. It also makes the transportation very straight-forward.

In case you need over-the-air testing for your 5G products, learn more here or simply contact us for further information!

In the world of 5G over-the-air testing, the level of automation is the difference-maker between old and new generation solutions.

Offering throughput speeds of up to 10 Gbps, frequencies that extend well into the millimeter wave territory, and devices operating in multiple radio access technologies, 5G is currently transforming the world far beyond the telecommunications sector. Industries such as Robotics, Aerospace and Defense and Automotive are adopting new technologies at a rapid pace making over-the-air (OTA) testing an essential part of the product verification process.

New Generation OTA chambers are based on automation

What separates Orbis Systems’ 5G OTA solutions from the competition is the high level of pre-integration and automation that removes the need to build separate add-ons, accelerates the customers’ ramp-up times, improves testing capabilities, speeds and provides more reliable results.

Some of the most distinguishing features of Orbis Systems’ OTA chambers include the following:

DUT Control

Orbis Systems’ low reflection, vertical DUT positioners are unique in their ability to software emulate vertical sweeps of horizontal (also called “barbeque style”) positioners for maximum flexibility within the test environment. All automated positioners have a REST API SW interface for control and various positioner styles are available to cater to different testing needs.

The DUT positioner can be synchronized with the test equipment allowing continuous rotation with position synchronized measurement points. Not having to stop and wait for mechanical stabilization of the positioner for every measurement point provides a remarkable increase in testing speed.

Camera

Orbis Systems’ 5G OTA Chamber solution includes automated and fully integrated camera control. The IR camera is mounted onto the front door or inside the chamber and integrated into the chamber controller. Due to the integration, the camera is connected to the user interface main view, so there is no need for additional screens to be used simultaneously.

Safety Features

Naturally an integral part of any RF testing solution, the safety features of Orbis Systems’ OTA chambers conform with EC directives and are automated to ensure maximal safety under all circumstances. The features include an RF shielding door equipped with an automated safety switch. When the chamber door is opened, the door safety circuit will immediately switch off DUT power to prevent radiation and stop all positioner movement. The chambers also include automated smoke detection and sprinkler systems. Additional features, such as motion detectors, are easy to implement according to customer-specific needs.

Interface

For optimum usability, the OTA chambers are equipped with a local user interface as well as REST API SW interface for remote control. A remote-controlled PDU, Ethernet ports and switches and filters are located inside the chamber.

The Road Ahead: Even more flexibility and customization

In addition to their high level of automation, Orbis Systems’ chamber-based OTA solutions are adjustable and flexible to the user’s needs in several ways. The chambers are constructed from standard industrial components and delivered completely ready for use, so there is no need for expensive and time-consuming installation, which could possibly lead to on-site installation related quality and isolation issues. Compact and mobile, the chambers can be moved on rollers within the facility and multiple chambers can also be stacked in order to save valuable laboratory space. Alternatively, where customer facilities limit the deployment of pre-built chambers, Orbis Systems also delivers modular chamber solutions.

According to Orbis Systems’ Sales Director Janne Mäki-Petäjä, these qualities are highly appreciated among customers, who, thanks to the high level of automation built according to customer specification, are able to save resources and speed up their testing processes. “In the future we expect the customers to demand for even more customizability to chamber automation and device positioning systems for their specific R&D needs”, Mäki-Petäjä says, and ensures that the company is constantly developing not only the technology but also the usability, flexibility and cost-efficiency of its solutions.

Interested in further information about Orbis Systems’ OTA solutions? Find out more here!