According to an announcement via SMTA, GÖPEL electronic will use electronica 2026 in Munich as the platform to unveil several new and updated inspection and test products. The centerpiece of the presentation is the Multi Line AXI, described by the company as the launch of an entirely new AXI series intended to raise the quality bar in electronics manufacturing.
The Multi Line AXI is positioned as combining technological innovation with multifunctionality and ease of operation. GÖPEL states that the system is designed for rapid adaptability to different inspection tasks, with the stated goal of offering both high performance and investment security — criteria that carry particular weight in European contract manufacturing environments where capital expenditure decisions are scrutinised closely.
On the AOI side, GÖPEL will present two platform lines. The Multi Line AOI is described as an all-purpose system covering the full manufacturing process, including solder paste inspection (SPI), SMD and THT inspection, and conformal coating inspection (CCI). Its modular design allows camera modules to be reconfigured for new applications without replacing the base platform — a relevant feature for EMS providers managing varied product mixes. Rapid test program generation and double-sided inspection capability are highlighted as key attributes suited to high-mix/low-volume production, prototyping, and small-series runs.
The Vario Line AOI systems target high-throughput environments where failure detection rates and inspection speed must be balanced. The platform uses intelligent 2D/3D inspection combined with variable 360-degree illumination in 1-degree increments, which GÖPEL says sets new standards in precision and efficiency.
In electrical test and programming, GÖPEL will present updates to its in-system programming and boundary scan product lines. The FlashFOX universal programmer is highlighted for its ability to dynamically retrieve the latest programming content from a central server, reducing the risk of flashing outdated firmware in production. A new FlashFOX 2 variant extends the existing 8-channel architecture, though full specification details were not included in the available source text.
The breadth of the announced portfolio — spanning AXI, AOI across multiple process steps, and in-circuit programming — reflects GÖPEL's strategy of offering integrated inspection and test coverage from a single vendor. For European electronics manufacturers evaluating inspection investments ahead of 2027 budget cycles, electronica 2026 will provide an opportunity to assess the Multi Line AXI and the updated AOI platforms under trade show conditions. GÖPEL electronic is based in Jena, Germany, and has an established presence across European OEM and EMS markets.
Quelle: SMTA – https://smta.org/news/734602/GPEL-to-present-New-X-ray-Inspection-AOI-and-Boundary-Scan-products-at-electronica-2026.htm