Thermo Fisher Scientific: Model-Based Testing at Enterprise Scale

How a world leader in scientific instrumentation combines quality, speed and scalability with the Axini Modeling Platform

The challenge

As a globally leading company in scientific instrumentation and services, Thermo Fisher Scientific develops complex systems where precision and reliability are crucial.

Manually testing these systems is time-consuming, expensive and offered insufficient coverage for the complexity of their products.

The solution

Thermo Fisher Scientific chose the Axini Modeling Platform (AMP) to transform their test processes. By integrating Model-Based Testing (MBT) with their Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, they created a streamlined workflow from design to deployment.

Results in brief

Significantly faster time-to-market through automated testing

Higher quality through continuous validation and early error detection

Significant cost savings through reduction of manual test effort

Seamless CI/CD integration for continuous delivery

The Axini solution at Thermo Fisher Scientific

1. Model-Based Testing as core

AMP automatically generates test cases based on formal models that describe the desired system behavior. This perfectly aligns with Thermo Fisher's MBSE approach, where models are central to the entire development process.

Seamless integration of modeling and testing
Tests are always in sync with specifications
Automatic test generation saves time and increases coverage
From model to validated system in one workflow

2. Fully automated test execution

All test cases are executed fully automated - without manual intervention. This means faster feedback loops and consistent test results.

Drastic reduction of test time
Elimination of human errors
Reproducible test results
Scalability without extra resources

3. Regression testing with every release

With every delivery, a complete regression bench runs automatically. This guarantees that new features do not break existing functionality.

Continuous quality monitoring
Early detection of regressions
Confidence with every release
No surprises in production

4. CI/CD pipeline integration

AMP integrates seamlessly into Thermo Fisher's CI/CD pipelines, making testing a natural part of the development process.

Automatic tests with every commit
Fast feedback to developers
Blocking of failing builds
Continuous delivery of quality

Measurable business impact

Speed: shorter time-to-market

Automated tests drastically shorten the test phase, leading to faster releases and a competitive advantage in the market.

Quality: higher reliability

Continuous validation and early error detection result in more robust products. For scientific instrumentation, where precision is essential, this is indispensable.

Costs: more efficient use of resources

Automation reduces manual test efforts and minimizes errors. Thermo Fisher can deploy their engineers where they truly add value: innovation.

Collaboration: one platform, one truth

A central platform creates transparency between teams. Test specifications and results are accessible to everyone, improving communication and alignment.

Flexibility: scalable and adaptable

AMP adapts to the specific needs of different projects - from embedded systems to enterprise software.

From MBSE to validated systems

The integration of Model-Based Testing with Model-Based Systems Engineering creates a powerful synergy:

Design

Formal models describe the desired behavior

Validation

Automatically generated tests validate the design

Implementation

Code is tested against the models

Deployment

Confidence through continuous verification

This approach guarantees that what is designed is actually built and correctly implemented.

Why this approach works for enterprise tech

Scalability - From small features to complex systems

Precision - Essential for scientific instrumentation

Speed - Competitive advantage through faster releases

Reliability - Continuous quality monitoring

Efficiency - Optimal use of engineering talent

Ready for scale

With the Axini Modeling Platform, Thermo Fisher Scientific has a robust, scalable test solution that meets the high demands of enterprise software development. From prototype to production: AMP ensures quality, speed and confidence in every phase.

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