Abstract: A pallet and a method of operation is provided with electrical signal and power connections so that burn-in and other quality assurance testing can be completed without removing the product unit from the pallet and the pallet can be redirected to subsequent, modified production operations based upon the results of the testing. The pallet is also fitted with a memory device that retains inventory and testing information related to the product unit placed on the pallet. The memory device can be read by, or written to, a router at various locations along the assembly process. The router can access the inventory and testing information about the product unit and can write unit-specific instructions to the memory device to redirect the product unit for subsequent unit-specific production operations. The pallet is also provided with electrical, fluid, and gas connections in order to facilitate testing of the product units placed on the pallet.

Abstract: A pallet is provided with electrical signal and power connections so that burn-in and other quality assurance testing can be completed without removing the product unit from the pallet. The pallet is also fitted with a memory device that retains inventory and testing information related to the product unit placed on the pallet. The memory device can be read by, or written to, a router at various locations along the assembly process. The router can access the inventory and testing information about the product unit and can write unit-specific instructions to the memory device to redirect the product unit for subsequent unit-specific production operations. The pallet is also provided with electrical, fluid, and gas connections in order to facilitate testing of the product units placed on the pallet.