ViTechnology introduces vision products
-- Test & Measurement World, 2/8/2006 8:37:00 AM
ViTechnology used this week's APEX show (February 8-10, Anaheim, CA) to introduce the Vision 2006 software platform for its line of automated optical inspection (AOI) systems. The modular software suite employs several components, such as CAD data import, line quality management tools, program optimization, repair tools, and statistical process control (SPC) tools, allowing users to select specific tools for specific applications. The platform supports applications such as post-print 2D/3D, pre-reflow, post-reflow, post-wave, and backplane inspection.
The Vision 2006 software features a new Match Maker tool, a search engine is linked to a library of Vectoral Imaging based models to help users create programs. Also included is ViTechnology's Profiler technology, which enhances post-reflow capabilities. Profiler uses algorithms in combination with a color-lighting source to detect lifted leads, total or partial lack of solder, impurities, and coplanarity defects.
In addition to the new software, ViTechnology also introduced the Vi-1K, an AOI system that fits on a benchtop. Using a precision x-y motion control based on the company's in-line inspection systems, the Vi-1K can inspect boards and identify component presence or absence, component position, lifted leads, and solder bridges and tombstones. The Vi-1K comes equipped with the Vision 2006 software suite.
"The Vi-1K brings in-line-system technology down to an affordable benchtop solution," said Mark Norris, executive VP of sales and marketing at ViTechnology, "Manufacturers of all sizes can now benefit from all of the speed, accuracy as well as state-of-the-art optics and imaging systems normally reserved for in-line products with the Vi-1K."
