// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
PQ
An abbreviation for Performance Qualification, the stage of validation that confirms a process or equipment consistently produces acceptable products under real operating conditions.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
PQ, or Performance Qualification, is the final phase of validation, providing documented evidence that a system or process consistently performs as intended under actual production conditions, reliably producing products that meet all predefined quality attributes and specifications.
BACKGROUND
The Culver Aircraft Company was an American aircraft manufacturer of light aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s.
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- Performance Qualification
- Process validation
- Production qualification
USAGE NOTE
Successful PQ is required before a new process or equipment can be used for commercial production.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to PQ.
A global leader in energy management and automation, offering a comprehensive suite of power quality (PQ) solutions including PowerLogic meters, AccuSine active harmonic filters, and the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert software platform for analyzing and mitigating PQ issues in industrial facilities.
A major power management company providing a broad portfolio of power quality products and services. Their offerings include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power factor correction systems, active and passive harmonic filters, and surge protection devices designed for demanding manufacturing environments.
A global industrial manufacturing company that develops power quality recorders and fault recorders under the SICAM brand. Their solutions are part of the Totally Integrated Power (TIP) portfolio, which helps manufacturing plants ensure a reliable and efficient power supply by monitoring and correcting for power quality disturbances.
A technology company active in electrification and automation, providing a range of solutions to improve power quality. Their products include active voltage conditioners like the PCS100 AVC-40, power factor correction systems, and harmonic filters that help industrial clients protect sensitive equipment and maintain process stability.
A leading manufacturer of industrial test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Fluke produces a widely-used range of portable and fixed power quality analyzers and loggers (e.g., 1770 Series) that allow engineers to troubleshoot, quantify energy losses, and prevent downtime caused by power quality issues.
A major provider of industrial automation and information solutions. Through their Allen-Bradley brand, they offer power monitoring devices like the PowerMonitor 5000, which provides comprehensive power quality data directly from the factory floor, integrating it into the broader control and information system.
A company specializing exclusively in power quality monitoring solutions. Dranetz develops and manufactures a wide range of advanced PQ instruments, portable analyzers, and permanent monitoring systems, along with Dran-View software for in-depth analysis of electrical disturbances in industrial power systems.
A specialist in power quality solutions focused on providing high-performance filters. MTE designs and manufactures Matrix AP harmonic filters, RFI/EMI filters, and motor protection filters that are used in industrial automation systems to mitigate harmonics and other PQ problems at the source.