# Evaluation of OpenTAP for Production Testing **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [March 24, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645 "2022-03-24T11:59:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mijamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mijamin](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mijamin)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/1 "2022-03-24T11:59:31Z")
Hi all, We are in the evaluation of a new test platform for our production testing (PCB, assemblies, devices). Up to now we have used Keysight’s “TestExec” for many years. In order to get a better and practical insight of the work with OpenTAB we are looking for someone / a company which has already implemented their Testsystems in OpenTAB and give us some practical insight on their experiences. Any input or contact is very welcome! Regards, Mijamin ---
**Author:** ![brennen\_direnzo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.opentap.io/brennen_direnzo/32/6_2.png) [@brennen\_direnzo](https://forum.opentap.io/u/brennen_direnzo)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/2 "2022-03-24T13:26:52Z")
@mijamin Welcome to the forum and the OpenTAP community! I think there are lots of people here that can share their experiences. If you haven’t found it, many people find this interview useful. @david-wsd is also on the forum: > **[Interview with David Baker, RF Test Engineer at Broadcom Ltd.](https://blog.opentap.io/interview-with-david-baker-rf-test-engineer-at-broadcom-ltd)** ---
**Author:** ![pohchann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@pohchann](https://forum.opentap.io/u/pohchann)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/3 "2022-03-25T00:47:41Z")
@mijamin , we developed PTEM (PathWave Test Executives for Manufacturing test) based on PathWave Test Automation (OpenTap based), TestExec v8.2 and TS-5000. Maybe it could be interesting to have a look at this software? ---
**Author:** ![GoranJohnsson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.opentap.io/goranjohnsson/32/140_2.png) [@GoranJohnsson](https://forum.opentap.io/u/GoranJohnsson)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/4 "2022-03-28T21:12:25Z")
Been helping companies implementing OpenTAP for 1-2 years now. Once you get over the initial learning curve (esp. if you like me come from non-C# environments) you will find OpenTAP very flexible and adaptable. The OpenTAP ‘philosophy’ may take some time to learn but is very powerful. ---
**Author:** ![mijamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mijamin](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mijamin)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/5 "2022-03-29T05:57:03Z")
Thank you for your replies. @brennen_direnzo Thanks for the link! @pohchann I do understand that you are running TestExec for the test sequencer in your applications? Our main challenge will be to make the step from TestExec to a new platform, e.g. OpenTab. But it may be very helpful for our evaluation to get an input from you. @GoranJohnsson That sounds very interesting as we are in the very same position today coming from TestExec. Would it be possible to get in contact with you? ---
**Author:** ![pohchann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@pohchann](https://forum.opentap.io/u/pohchann)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/6 "2022-03-29T06:38:17Z")
@mijamin , TestExec has been ported to TAP. In another way, TestExec functionality on OpenTAP platform. ---
**Author:** ![GoranJohnsson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.opentap.io/goranjohnsson/32/140_2.png) [@GoranJohnsson](https://forum.opentap.io/u/GoranJohnsson)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/7 "2022-03-29T08:42:14Z")
@mijamin Yes, feel free to contact me. Email: goran.johnsson@gjc-testsoftware.se ---
**Author:** ![mijamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mijamin](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mijamin)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/8 "2022-03-29T15:04:16Z")
@pohchann Can i get in contact with you for further informations about your experiences and how the work with PathWath and OpenTAP could look like? ---
**Author:** ![pohchann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@pohchann](https://forum.opentap.io/u/pohchann)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/9 "2022-03-30T03:58:49Z")
@mijamin Sure and feel free to contact me @ [poh-chang.ng@keysight.com](mailto:poh-chang.ng@keysight.com). In short, TestExec functionality has been ported/redesigned as plugins that works under PathWave Test Automation (based on Open TAP). ---
**Author:** ![david-wsd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.opentap.io/david-wsd/32/204_2.png) [@david-wsd](https://forum.opentap.io/u/david-wsd)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/10 "2022-03-31T15:54:35Z")
Hi @mijamin, welcome to the forum. We migrated our test executive to OpenTAP several years ago. But I honestly have one regret… not doing it sooner! 😉 Time has proven that OpenTAP was the right decision for us. We saw immediate benefits, and continue to build up new capabilities that were previously just a pipe dream. Our application coverage has increased dramatically. I think this is all due to the highly extensible/scalable nature of OpenTAP. ---
**Author:** ![mijamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mijamin](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mijamin)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/11 "2022-04-06T14:17:36Z")
Thank you very much for your information and offers to contact you @GoranJohnsson & @pohchann😄 I will get in contact with you when internal discussions and decisions are growing. ---
**Author:** ![pohchann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@pohchann](https://forum.opentap.io/u/pohchann)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/evaluation-of-opentap-for-production-testing/645/12 "2022-05-31T09:26:00Z")
[@Mijamin via OpenTAP Community Forum](mailto:notifications@opentap.discoursemail.com) Please do not hesitate to give us the feedback on the migration of TestExecSL to TAP. [https://www.keysight.com/sg/en/product/KS8328A/pathwave-test-executive-for-manufacturing-developer-version.html](https://www.keysight.com/sg/en/product/KS8328A/pathwave-test-executive-for-manufacturing-developer-version.html) Thank you.