Define test supports
Qualitative validation of innovative products

The test fixture is the object on which you will perform one or more of the tests presented in step 2. It can be a physical support or a model, and can have three main configurations:

• a component: a suitable support for unit tests, in particular to validate reliability; Example: intake flap in an internal combustion engine.

• a system: suitable support for integration tests, in particular for functional and dysfunctional characterization of a system; Example: air intake system in an internal combustion engine.

• the complete product: suitable support for synthesis tests. Examples: complete engine, complete vehicle.

Use the table Choosing validations according to the stage of development of the innovation (Tool