Competitive price points and quality materials aren't
enough to achieve product superiority in the marketplace. Today's consumers expect
products that perform as promised, right out of the box and throughout the
product's life cycle. This makes it
easy to see why product (or performance) testing is one of the most important
types of research a company will conduct.
Not only do consumers have high
expectations, but consumer trends are often changing, which is just one reason
why ongoing performance testing should be considered as part of an important
marketing and placement strategy for any manufacturer.
Performance testing is the best way to give your
product that competitive edge. Manufacturers use a third party agency for performance testing to ensure
objectivity and provide evidence of their claims and code compliance from an
impartial, expert source.
When researching product testing, you will find that there are several
types of testing to choose from. But - how do you know which type of testing
you need? Exploratory? Assessment? Validation? Certification? Comparison? Start
by asking yourself: what is the purpose for testing your product? Do you need
to determine code compliance? Are you looking to gain an edge over a
competitor? Do you need to find ways to reduce costs? Are you looking to
improve product performance? Once you have figured out what your testing goal
is, you are half way there!
Below is a list of four basic types of product, or performance, testing
that are used to evaluate products.
Comparative
Comparative testing
compares your product to another, either a competitor — to highlight your
products advantages — or against a previous version of your product to ensure
your product is changing for the better.
Benchmark
Benchmark testing tests
your product initially, as a ‘benchmark’ of where it started. Other tests
performed at a later date are then compared to track the products’ changes and
improvements.
Quality Assurance
QA testing performs tests
on small lots during production runs to ensure your product continues to meet
specific codes or standards. Often part of a Quality Assurance Program, this
continuous testing provides reassurance that your product maintains its level
of quality and/or code compliance.
Prototype
Prototype
testing evaluates an innovative product to see if it will perform as expected.
This allows time for various issues to be ‘designed out’ of the product,
ensuring fewer returns and more satisfied customers.
NTA is a third party provider of independent product and
material performance testing, and we offer the specific technology, IAS
accredited testing programs, extensive experience and detailed analysis of the
results you need to give your product credibility with both consumers and
regulatory agencies. Contact us for
more information on product performance testing.
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