The following are a few of the many important milestones in the history of CKT....

2005

• Expanded the capabilities of the WITS platform to automatically include multi-state parts, complex parts and external energization addressing in the test data generation process.

2004

• Developed and introduced a computer based adapter cable storage and inventory system that greatly simplifies the storage, identification and handling of adapter cables.
• Introduced adapter cable identification technology that permits total random adapter cable hook-up at the test system interface.
• Selected by Airbus to replace a number of legacy test systems in support of A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 and A340 aircraft production testing.

2003

• Selected by Airbus to provide systems for A380 aircraft production testing.

2002

• Introduced the CKT2175 wiring test system. This system features a solid-state matrix that is immune to ESD, a test speed of 5,000 tests per second, test voltages that are programmable to 250 VDC, and the ability to measure resistances to 500 megohms.

2000

• Introduced test system control using an Ethernet LAN between the operator PC and the test system engine in order to achieve complete test system independence from the continual changes in the PC world.
• Upgraded the operating systems of all CKT systems from Windows® NT to Windows® 2000 Professional.

1998

• Introduced state-of-the-art stimulus / measurement units featuring software calibration and unmatched precision and reliability. Since their introduction these instruments have become the heart of all CKT systems.
• Introduced the CKT1175 cable/harness testing system. This system was developed to provide Users the ultimate in testing flexibility by allowing true distribution of the switching matrix around the test area. The switching matrices can be provided in Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) form factors, as portable suitcase switching units, and as mobile cabinets or carts.
• Introduced the first generation of the present day WITS platform for automatic test program generation.
• Delivered to Northrop Grumman Corporation CKT's largest high-voltage cable and harness test system. This CKT1175 system exceeded 92,000 test points and was built in support of B-2 aircraft wire testing.

1996

• Converted the software platform of all CKT systems to Windows NT from Windows 3.11.

1994

• Introduced Windows 3.11 as the standard software platform on all CKT systems. CKT was the first cable/harness testing systems manufacturer to provide the User with a true Windows operator interface.

1992

• Developed and introduced multi-bus architecture and true random-access 4-wire testing.
• Developed precise capacitance measurements with a wiring testing system by incorporating guarding technology into the switching matrix.
• The CKT MAC interface system was developed by CKT to provide Users of cable / harness test systems a much more flexible, effective and cost-effective means of designing, manufacturing, using and maintaining adapter cables.

1991

• Developed the MAC interface system as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to the cumbersome 100-contact PDD connector that had become the standard of this industry.

1989

• Completed development of the CKT1000 and installed the first system at British Aerospace.

1987

• CKT is founded.