Provider of automated inspection solutions Mek (Marantz Electronics) has launched the Mek VeriSpector Inline, an inline THT AOI system designed for inspecting THT components before they enter wave or selective soldering machines to enhance inspection efficiency and accuracy in through-hole assembly processes.
“We are thrilled to launch Mek VeriSpector Inline, providing THT manufacturers with an advanced AOI system to enhance their inspection processes,“ said Henk Biemans, Managing Director of Mek. “Our system‘s lightning-fast inspection times, powerful software, and flexible capabilities ensure high-quality production and increased efficiency.“
“By providing instant feedback, the system minimizes the risk of faults in manual assembly, boosting the effectiveness and quality of manual and semi-automatic manufacturing processes,” the company said.
Developed in collaboration with Nutek, a provider of Board Handling & Traceability Equipment, the inline THT AOI system offers robustness and compatibility.
Its inline configuration optimizes investment costs by minimizing the need for separate inspections at each manual assembly station. Manufacturers can fully automate the inspection process with a wide range of available options.
Powered by the 22X Software, an inspection system widely used in the PCB assembly industry, the new system is easy to program while maintaining the power and speed of the inspection algorithms. It offers flexible inspection capabilities to address various needs, including presence/absence detection, orientation, shape, offset, polarity, text verification, fiducial reading, color check, 1D and 2D barcode reading, assembly materials fittings, damaged object detection, and more. The AOI can also accommodate PCB sizes to a maximum of 750mm x 500mm and a minimum of 460mm x 300mm when using the maximum zoom setting on the lens.
The standard 24MP camera and high-definition lens captures fine details at a clear resolution, while upgrades to 42MP or 60MP cameras are also available based on specific application requirements.
Mek VeriSpector Inline is also compatible with the Mek Catch System, enabling features like data collection, post defects classification, post reworking, data reporting and data analysing.
