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News Release from: Agilent Technologies Europe | Subject: Medalist sj5000
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 November 2007
Optical inspection innovations in Munich
AOI for post-reflow inspection is designed on a flexible platform that is easy to use, helping manufacturers keep pace with the fast-changing demands of surface mount technology.
Agilent Technologies is set to unveil a new automated optical inspection (AOI) platform at the Productronica tradeshow in Germany The Agilent Medalist sj5000 AOI solution targets post-reflow inspection and is designed on a flexible platform that is easy to use, helping printed circuit board manufacturers keep pace with the fast-changing demands of surface mount technology (SMT)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 2 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new sj5000 is designed for flexibility and comes with a suite of optical inspection innovations and mechanical improvements.
These include: a new linear gantry developed in collaboration with Anorad, a division of Rockwell Automation; a new simplified conveyor and clamping design; and new skins that provide easier access to system components and better uptime support.
These features help both new and experienced operators achieve maximum inspection results quickly on the fast-paced SMT line.
Developed to tackle today's complex and shrinking printed circuit board assemblies, the Agilent sj5000 can inspect even the smallest 01005 components, with no compromise on speed and resolution, which are hallmarks of Agilent's AOI solutions.
It can be easily integrated into production lines where existing customers are using the Agilent Medalist SJ50 Series 3 AOI system.
"The sj5000 is our new 'flexible foundation' on which future AOI innovations will be developed", says NK Chari, Director of Marketing for Agilent's Measurement Systems Division.
"We're designing solutions today that will continue to meet manufacturers' challenges in the future, even as PCBAs get increasingly complex and production line beat rates continue to rise".
"We are committed to continuously delivering products and services of the highest quality and greatest value to our customers", adds Daniel Mak, Vice President and General Manager, Agilent's Measurement Systems Division.
"The new AOI platform enhancement represents our commitment toward value innovation for our customers".
The new Agilent Medalist sj5000 will be available for order beginning December 2007.
Visitors to Productronica can experience the sj5000 in person at Booth 576, Area A1 of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, from 13th to 16th November 2007.
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