A desire for automated PCB inspection has led [charliex] down some deep rabbit holes. He’s written his own inspection software, he’s mounted his PCB vise on a stepper-controlled table, and now he’s ...

A desire for automated PCB inspection has led [charliex] down some deep rabbit holes. He’s written his own inspection software, he’s mounted his PCB vise on a stepper-controlled table, and now he’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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Surface-mount technology (SMT) is evolving far beyond its roots as a way of assembling packaged chips onto printed circuit boards without through-holes. It is now moving inside packages that will ...