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Prey by Detech Honored with Award for Innovative Universal Product Inspector (UPI)

Sep 16, 2024

SMTVYS Technology is pleased to announce that Prey by Detech’s Universal Product Inspector (UPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mexico Technology Award in the category of First Article Inspection. The company was awarded for UPI's impact on final inspection processes across a variety of industries, including electronics manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, and consumer goods. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 during SMTA Guadalajara in Mexico.

The Universal Product Inspector (UPI) introduces a new era in automated inspection technology, addressing the industry's need for reliable, efficient, and versatile inspection solutions. Designed to enhance repeatability, flexibility, and accuracy, the UPI sets a new standard for quality control and process optimization.

Key Features and Upgrades of Prey’s UPI

  1. Dual Camera Capture System: The UPI is equipped with an advanced dual camera capture system, enabling simultaneous imaging of both the top and bottom sides of any object. This innovative feature delivers instantaneous inspection results within sub-4 seconds, significantly boosting productivity and reducing cycle times.
  2. Prey Inspector Software: Accompanying the UPI is the intuitive Prey Inspector Software, developed in-house by Detech. This user-friendly interface ensures seamless navigation for operators and programmers, simplifying the inspection process and enhancing usability.
  3. Universal Carrier Mounting and Design: The UPI features a customizable base tray, allowing customers to create their own carriers for mounting products. This universal design ensures applicability across diverse manufacturing environments, making the UPI a versatile tool for various industries.

Prey's UPI not only improves the speed and accuracy of inspections but also offers flexibility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. By automating the inspection process, the UPI reduces human error, enhances product quality, and increases operational efficiency.

"We are honored to receive the 2024 Mexico Technology Award for our Universal Product Inspector (UPI)," said David Erskine, CEO of Detech.  “We will continue to drive advancements in quality control and process optimization.” 

The Mexico Technology Awards acknowledge the latest innovations available in Mexico produced by OEM manufacturing equipment and materials suppliers during the last 12 months. For more information, visit www.mexicoems.com/mta-awards.

To learn more about Prey by Detech, checkout the company’s YouTube video at Prey By Detech - UPI SMTVYS Partnership (youtube.com).

Victor Madero of SMTVYS Technology is the exclusive representative for Prey by Detech in Mexico. For more information, visit https://smtvys.com/.


Prey By Detech is a British designed and manufactured product line. Based in Yorkshire, England, the company has been involved in producing inspection technologies for many years, which has led to the development of the Universal Product Inspector (UPI). The company has its own software, design, and manufacturing, resulting in fast reactions to customer requirements. The Prey UPI will soon be available as an inline for customers needing this high-volume capability. The platform also allows itself for customization to fulfil customer requirements.

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