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48 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2023 age from their area of focus or assuming what pieces may be covered from other strategies is like taking a shot in the dark because you don't really know the facts. e key to designing a good test and inspec- tion process is to model that process before starting to produce test programs and then see the coverage results reflected. e concept is to build a digital twin of the test and inspec- tion process to get the visibility that's needed to make important decisions. Digital twin relates to the test and inspection workflow by using data analytics or AI-driven simulation technology to create predictive Using Test Strategies Simulation in Test and Inspection Workflow Feature Article by Will Webb ASTER TECHNOLOGIES Applying test strategies simulation to the test and inspection workflow should be top of mind in the digital age, yet we notice that many engineers are still not applying this crit- ical piece to get the test and inspection work- flow optimized. In the past, test engineers tended to focus on one piece of the test and inspection workflow: AOI, boundary scan, ICT, flying probe, func- tional test, and the like. In their focus on one strategy, they generally ignored the other test and inspection tests, and had little idea of what was and was not covered by these other strate- gies. Essentially, applying the maximum cover-