Yes, sure. In fact in some applications ICT is coming back. Mainly due to the fact that more and more SMT discrete components have no markings, so AOI cannot tell you if you have the correct value on the PCB. Fixed pin or flying probe ICT is a valuable tool for MDA functions. Companies such as Teradyne/GenRAD, Seica and Agilient can take your PCB CAD data and give you a test coverage report. Also, design tools for fixtures are available from most fixture vendors. Obviously, flying probe ICT does not require fixtures. These systems have AOI cameras too. I think FPT delivers the best total coverage considering that Vectorless testing will confirm that bumped package devices are connected and not shorted, tests for opens and shorts in the circuits, plus AOI camera can check components with markings and ICT function measures discrete comps to ensure they are the correct value. Both modern fixed pin and flying probe ICT machines are very easy to program these days- some say they don't require a EE to program. Powerful software auto generates and auto debugs test programs for you, however full CAD data is needed for this.
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