FixturFab offers affordable, rapid-turnaround test fixtures designed for prototyping, EVT, and DVT phases of hardware development.
Key Characteristics#
Development fixtures are built with cost-effective materials and rapid fabrication methods including laser-cutting and quick-turn PCB manufacturing. They come in two sizes:
| Size | Working Area |
|---|---|
| Standard | 196mm × 180mm |
| XL | 218mm × 447mm |
Development fixtures support testing from early development through pilot production runs of several thousand units. While not designed for mass production volumes, they provide reliable performance for lower-volume testing.
Primary Use Cases#
Low-Cost Prototyping#
Quick testing of low-volume prototypes with minimal investment. Get functional test coverage without committing to production-grade tooling.
Firmware Development#
Hardware-in-the-loop testing as firmware features evolve. The fixture provides consistent electrical access while software development iterates.
Engineering Testing#
Efficient multi-board testing with single instrumentation connection. Test multiple boards quickly during design validation.
Production Test Development#
Early test specification development before final board design. Validate your test approach and refine coverage while the PCB design stabilizes.
Workflow#
FixturFab uses a four-step engagement model:
- Configure — Use FixturFab Studio to configure a solution and receive instant budgetary quotes
- Submit — Send design files for precise specifications and final pricing
- Fabricate — In-house design and fabrication with 2-week lead times
- Deliver — Fixture delivered with ongoing support
Pricing#
| Configuration | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Custom fixtures | $249 – $1,899 |
| Stock bases | $149 – $899 |
| Cartridges | $49 – $74 |
When to Upgrade#
Consider Dev Pro fixtures or Production fixtures when you need:
- Higher test point counts (200+ points)
- Increased cycle life for sustained testing
- Linear closing action for improved repeatability
- Support for top or side probing
Get Started#
Configure your development fixture in FixturFab Studio or explore the complete fixture lineup to compare options.