Theme 5
Testing, Validation and Certification
Theme Lead
Dr Yan Wang (University of Brighton)
This work investigates the strategy to test and validate the developed solutions and their impacts on the quality and efficiency of Re-X processes. Work underway includes research into a methodology for decisions around when to remanufacture and consultations into quality standards for remanufactured products and lifecycle analysis.
Scientific Scope of Work
The work examines requirements for developing confidence in the use of regenerated products and materials and assuring the desired performance. Third-party certification for quality assurance will also be developed. Specific challenges to be addressed include: developing a strategy that is efficient and cost-effective to deploy and provides confidence Re-X solutions have the required accuracy, reliability, and functionality; and understanding how relevant data can be obtained and generalised for test and validation of Re-X solutions. The team is currently undertaking a lifecycle analysis comparing the emission difference between a reusable endoscope (Pentax) and a single-use endoscope (Ambu) to inform Re-X decisions and business case models.
Research questions
How can testing and validation frameworks be designed to balance accuracy, reliability, functionality, cost and time of Re-X solutions?
How can uncertainty in data and model variability be addressed in the testing and validation strategy to maintain confidence in Re-X solution performance?
What metrics or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should be developed to quantitatively assess the success of testing and validation strategies for Re-X solutions?
What types of data are necessary and sufficient to effectively test and validate Re-X solutions while ensuring generalisability across different scenarios without compromising scalability or applicability?
How can certification frameworks be designed to verify the quality, safety, and performance of regenerated products and materials?
What certification processes most effectively build trust among manufacturers, regulators, and consumers in regenerated products and materials?
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