Managing Test Articles Seamlessly with Titan - from Creation to Retirement

In the world of product testing, managing prototype samples and test articles is often a logistical challenge. From ensuring the right prototype is available for validation to tracking test history and handling modifications, scattered processes can slow down test execution and lead to inefficiencies.

Titan eliminates this complexity with a comprehensive test article management solution, seamlessly integrating with test planning, scheduling, and maintenance workflows. Whether you're managing aerospace components, automotive test mules, electronic gadget prototype or any engineering test samples, Titan ensures full control and traceability from the moment a test article is created to its final phase.

The Power of Test Article Management in Titan

Titan’s test article management module does more than just track assets—it connects prototypes with test execution, maintenance, and issue tracking, ensuring complete visibility and control throughout the lifecycle.

1. Fully configurable test article creation
Not all test articles are the same. Titan lets you:

• Define any type of test article, from individual prototypes to complex multi-subsystem assemblies, components or samples.
• Assign custom attributes based for each of your test article type.
• Bulk creation of test articles for large-scale projects
• Barcode printing for easy logistics and prototype tracking

2. Request & modify builds – directly in Titan
Need to build a new prototype or modify an existing one? Titan enables:

• Build requests and modifications within the system
• Structured approvals to maintain version control
• Instant visibility into test article changes and their impact on test plans

3. Link test articles with test planning & execution
Eliminate guesswork when assigning prototypes to validation plans:

• Track which prototypes are linked to specific V&V plans, test phases, and projects
• Know exactly which test articles are available for upcoming tests
• Avoid scheduling conflicts by managing assignments within Titan

4. Smart scheduling & resource allocation
Test articles need to be where they’re needed, when they’re needed:

• Calendar-based booking for test articles ensures proper scheduling
• Easy visualization of prototype availability for upcoming tests
• Instant notifications for test engineers and managers about assignments

5. Comprehensive maintenance & work order management
A well-maintained test article ensures reliable results. Titan enables:

• Work orders can be created for each test article
• Configurable service checklists for inspections and preventive maintenance
• Tracking of service history to maintain test article integrity

6. Issue management & full traceability
Unexpected problems? Test articles often go through design iterations and part replacements. Titan allows you to:

• Log any design, material, or part-related issues
• Track issue resolution history with a detailed audit trail
• Enable collaborative problem-solving across teams

7. One centralized hub for test article data
Titan consolidates all critical test article data in one place, eliminating fragmented tracking across multiple systems:

• Test data linked to specific test articles for instant access
• Incident and defect reports tracked for every prototype
• Maintenance records stored for complete lifecycle visibility

With all relevant data seamlessly integrated, teams no longer have to chase down information, ensuring smoother operations and full traceability across the test lifecycle.

8. Real-time insights for test article owners
Test engineers, lab managers, and stakeholders get instant access to critical information, including:

• A dashboard summarizing upcoming events, open issues, and flagged concerns
• Automated alerts for assignments, modifications, or new issues
• Instant status tracking for all test articles

9. Testing BOM & configurations – no more guesswork
Understand exactly which prototype version was tested:

• Maintain a Bill of Materials (BOM) for each test article
• Track which configuration of a prototype was used for a specific test
• Combine multiple test articles (e.g., system + sub-system) for integrated testing

Eliminate the Chaos: Titan Simplifies Test Article Management

With Titan, you no longer have to juggle multiple spreadsheets, disjointed databases, or complex coordination between teams.
By seamlessly integrating test article planning, scheduling, and maintenance into a single, traceable system, Titan ensures:

✅ Better resource utilization with clear scheduling & availability tracking
✅ Faster test execution with structured prototype management
✅ Enhanced traceability with historical test data and issue logs
✅ Optimized maintenance through structured work orders
✅ A single source of truth for test article performance

Whether you’re working in automotive, aerospace, industrial engineering, or any complex product testing environment, Titan transforms the way you handle test articles—from creation to retirement.

Want to see it in action? Book a demo today to explore how Titan can optimize your test article management!

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