In the last episode, we put our circuit boards through the reflow process. Unfortunately, it’s not 100% accurate, and there are often problems that can occur that need to be detected and fixed. That’s ...

The use of AOI (automated optical inspection) systems with dual-lane configurations is increasing in high-speed PCB (printed-circuit board) assembly, due to the systems’ ability to double capacity in ...

Agilent Technologies introduced a new Medalist sj5000 automated-optical-inspection (AOI) platform. The company also showcased its VTIP v2.0 Powered Cover Extend technology for the i3070 in-circuit ...

As anyone who has ever assembled a run of PCBs will tell you, quality inspection of solder joints can be a difficult process. Even under a microscope their appearances can be deceptive, and one silver ...

Goepel Electronic will use next month’s Electronica exhibition in Munich to present a 2D/3D camera module for optically inspecting PCBs and ball grid-array chip packages. 3-D imaging is now making its ...

As loss of access grows, it�s time to look into viable alternatives to AOI. Rapid changes in printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies will force manufacturers to modify their test and inspection ...

The wafer inspection business is heating up as chipmakers encounter new and tiny killer defects in advanced devices. Last month ASML Holding entered into an agreement to acquire Hermes Microvision ...

The small vision system is located only about 2 inches above the incoming boards’ surface. The 2D camera can identify up to 45 reads per second from this continuous conveyor line. High-volume ...