IntraStage BlackBelt Analyze

What IntraStage BlackBelt Analyze is

IntraStage BlackBelt Analyze is self-serve manufacturing analytics software for test engineers uploading production test data. It provides trends, histograms, statistical process control, Pareto analysis, yield percentages, and failure counts, plus compliance and traceability reports. Users can import CSV, IntraStage XML, NI TestStand XML, or NI TestStand ATML files manually or by drag and drop. A REST API accepts POST data only, with .NET and Python transformation samples. The listed plan includes one Standard User, 10 Dashboard users per Standard User, a 5 GB database, limited CSV extraction, and the POST-only API. Additional Standard User licenses are listed at 500 USD per year, and data capacity can be added for customer requirements. BlackBelt Analyze costs $595 a month and has no free plan. It is available through the web and API. IntraStage describes it for SMB manufacturers handling limited data from multiple sources, including aerospace, medical device, and consumer electronics operations.

Who it suits

It suits small and medium-sized manufacturers and test engineers analyzing data from multiple sources. IntraStage specifically mentions aerospace, medical device, consumer electronics, and other complex electronics manufacturers.

Limits

The listed plan provides one Standard User, a 5 GB database, 10 Dashboard users per Standard User, limited CSV Extract, and a REST API restricted to POST data. Additional Standard User licenses are listed at $500/yr, and data amounts can be added based on customer requirements.

Getting started

1. Open the IntraStage website
2. Choose the BlackBelt Analyze plan
3. Use the web platform or REST API
4. Upload data manually or by drag and drop
5. Import CSV, IntraStage XML, NI TestStand XML, or NI TestStand ATML files
6. Configure users and database capacity to match requirements

Verdict

BlackBelt Analyze focuses on manufacturing test analytics, reporting, and traceability with several import formats and an API. Its paid configuration and stated data limits should be checked against your data volume and user needs.