Speedline Technologies has been granted U.S. patent #6,738,505 for its invention of the texture-based method of analyzing potential bridge defects on board assemblies during the post-print inspection process. Introduced by its MPM BridgeVision system, the patent-winning technique assesses the quality of paste deposits by special image acquisition algorithms and digital camera. The system is integrated with the contrast-based 2D paste-inspection option for the post-print review of printed deposits inside the printer. The technology reduces scrap and rework costs by identifying defective and borderline products. The option is available on new and, as an upgrade, on MPM AP Excel and MPM AP HiE printers. The patent was awarded for the method of using texture in the detection of paste in the region of interest between the printed deposits.
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