Technical Library | 2020-12-02 20:36:54.0
Industry 4.0 is a topic of much discussion within the electronics manufacturing industry. Manufacturers and vendors are trying to come to terms with what that means. In the most simplistic of terms, Industry 4.0 is a trend toward automation and data exchange within the manufacturing process. This basically requires connectivity and communication from machine to machine within the manufacturing line. The challenge is to collect data from each of the systems within the line and make that data available to the rest of the machines. Without test and inspection, there is no Industry 4.0. The whole purpose of test and inspection is to collect actionable data that may be used to reduce defects and maximize efficiency within the manufacturing line. The goal is to minimize scrap and get a really good handle on those process parameters that need to be put in place to manufacture products the right way the first time. For maximum efficiency, three inspection systems are required within the production line. These are solder paste inspection (SPI) post-solder deposition, automated optical inspection (AOI) post-placement, and AOI post-reflow. This requires a substantial investment; however, the combination of all three inspection machines is really the only true way to provide feedback for each stage of the manufacturing process.
Industry News | 2003-03-13 08:19:18.0
The Flakafix 2.54mm grid IDC board-to-cable connector can now be supplied with a variety of terminations including surface mount, solder-in, press-fit and pin-in-paste.
Industry News | 2003-03-13 08:54:03.0
Quickturn prototype specialists Advance Circuits on Monday opened a 36,000 sq. ft. addition to its PCB manufacturing facility located in Aurora.
Industry News | 2015-02-06 09:00:21.0
MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” is pleased to announce a remarkable increase in sales revenue growth for the past six consecutive years. Additionally, the company achieved a 75 percent increase – a company record – In 2014.
Industry News | 2003-02-13 08:16:35.0
SMT China Will be the First Magazine in China Focused Specifically on the Major Technologies and Products Used in PCB Assembly
Industry News | 2003-04-30 08:51:08.0
Electrolube played the role of environmental champion in Australia recently.
Industry News | 2009-08-31 13:58:22.0
OXFORD, CT — August 2009 — MIRTEC Corp., the AOI market leader in North America, announces that it will display its MV-3L Desktop AOI System, as well as its MV-7xi In-Line AOI System in booth 725 at the upcoming IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place September 23-24, 2009 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL.
Industry News | 2011-08-22 18:45:28.0
MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology” will premier its complete line of AOI systems in booth #100 at IPC Midwest 2011
Industry News | 2011-09-19 16:37:06.0
MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” announces that it will premier its complete line of AOI systems in Booth #124 at SMTA International 2011.
Industry News | 2013-09-13 17:01:33.0
MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology”, will exhibit its award-winning line of 3D AOI and SPI Inspection Systems at SMTAI 2013 booth #722. This three-day event is scheduled to take place October 15-16, 2013 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas.
