Inspection equipment takes on high-density PCBs

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New from Omron is the VT-RNS series of high density PCB inspection equipment.
Based on Omron's cutting-edge "sensing and control" and "inspection" technologies, the new VT-RNS series couples these technologies with added functionality effective to the digital consumer-electronics industry.
The equipment addresses new and urgent requirements in the inspection industry.
As mobile phones, Digital cameras and other products in the digital consumer Electronics industry become smaller with higher performance and greater functionality, PCB chips must also be smaller and of higher density.
Further, demands for lead-free manufacturing are also accelerating.
Thus it has become very difficult to maintain product quality with current inspection methods.
A diversification of manufacturing methods in response to faster manufacturing cycles, shorter product time-lines and small quantity production all compound pressures on inspection methods.
Further, Quality assurance concepts have changed from "final assurance" to "process assurance"; and from "no defective products running on the product line" to "no manufacturing of defective products".
Inspection equipment has taken a leading role in process assurance and will continue to play a growing role in the future.
 

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