iSpector desktop automated optical inspection offers one top camera and eight side cameras in 45/45° configuration. Solder joints of 45° circuitry designs can be inspected with 10µm resolution side cameras. Combines simultaneous nine camera inspection, 24-bit color imaging technology, and 3D solder meniscus profiling. 

Mek Europe BV, www.mek-europe.com

5K Spectro, for printed circuit boards automated optical inspection, uses a 12-bit color camera, reportedly delivering 16x the information provided by an 8-bit camera. An advanced GPU provides pre-processed images to the Core i7 PC. Incorporates a high-intensity programmable broadband lighting system.

Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com

2K Perform is a compact AOI designed to handle small- to medium-sized printed circuit boards. Offers 14" x 14" board capability at the same performance levels as the 3K, 5K and 7K series. Uses P series acquisition head, including i-Lite illumination system. Applications include 2D SPI, mixed mode inspection, closed loop enabled by pre-reflow inspection, post-reflow inspection, off-line programming, versatile repair strategies, embedded and external SPC tools, and VieWeb data reporting solutions.  

Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com

Vision 20 AOI/SPI software suite provides defect detection from 2D SPI through pre- and post-reflow and post-wave applications. Is for low-volume/high-mix production. Features offline programming capability, including program tuning. Resolution reportedly handles 01005 components.

Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com