ATLANTA — Koh Young Technology, the industry leader in True3D measurement-based inspection solutions and the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO, will deliver live demonstrations of its award-winning inspection and measurement solutions during the live tradeshow in the San Diego Convention Center on January 24-26, 2023, in San Diego, California. Koh Young will highlight several award-winning solutions at the Koh Young America booth (1116). The following is just a glimpse into what Koh Young will have in store for our visitors.

Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)

In 2002, we introduced the concept of 3D measurement-based solder paste inspection – and it revolutionized the inspection industry. Today, manufacturers recognize the value of the 3D measurement data and use the data to improve the print process, in turn, improving production yield and quality. Today, 3D SPI has become a standard requirement for SMT lines – it is no longer optional. The KY8030-3 is our SPI workhorse, and the most popular SPI solution in the electronics manufacturing market. With a patented dual-projection technology, we deliver trustworthy and repeatable measurement data, which manufacturers can use to reliably optimize the print process.

• KY8030-3: Industry’s Fastest True3D SPI Solution with Integrated Auto-Repair Dispenser
• aSPIre3: Industry’s Highest Performing True3D SPI Solution

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

The Koh Young 3D AOI Zenith delivers perfect inspection performance with True3D measurement technology. In the 2D inspection world, false calls and escapes are unavoidable. To solve this problem, we took a different approach. We based our solution on full 3D measurement technology, not 2D technology and its inherent shortcomings or 2D with some 3D capabilities bolted-on to help. At Koh Young, the Zenith measures all components in True3D. We find the component body based on true 3D profilometric information. Using this approach, we provide trustworthy inspection results, regardless of component or board color variations. When our 3D measurement data meets artificial intelligence, we can deliver even more advantages to manufacturers.

• Zenith Alpha: Best Value True3D Automated Optical Inspection Solution
• Zenith UHS: Industry’s Fastest True3D AOI Solution
• Zenith 2: Revolutionary True3D AOI Delivering Incomparable Capabilities
• Meister D: Industry’s Leading Inspection Systems for Advanced Packaging & Semiconductors

Automated Pin Inspection (API)

Built on its world-class True3D™ AOI technology, new enhancements help it break through barriers associated with inspecting products with a mix of both Pins and SMDs. The complete KY-P3 lineup provides an automated back-end solution combining advanced high-resolution optics and innovative AI-powered vision algorithms for single pin, press- fit, and Final Optical Inspection, as well as for pins inside a connector shroud, while also inspecting traditional SMDs on the same product. Because of its quantitative measurement-based approach, accuracy and repeatability is unsurpassed.

• KY-P3: Industry-awarded breakthrough in 3D Automated Pin Inspection

Dispense Process Inspection (DPI)

The award-winning Neptune is the industry’s first 3D optical measurement solution for transparent material inspection. Using Koh Young LIFT technology (Laser Interferometry for Fluid Tomography), the Neptune delivers non-destructive 3D inspection to precisely measure and inspect fluids – wet or dry. With its Machine-Learning algorithm, the Neptune accurately measures materials for coverage, thickness, and consistency with a user-defined threshold setting. It also identifies bubbles, cracks, and other defects in coating. It also measures underfill, epoxy, bonding, glue, potting, flux, and more to deliver an exact measurement of transparent and translucent materials.

• Neptune T: Industry’s First 3D Optical Measurement Instrument for Transparent Materials
• Neptune C+: Award-winning True3D In-Line Dispensing Process Inspection (DPI) Solution

Process Control Software

AI-powered KSMART solutions help automate process control, while focusing on data management, analysis, and optimization. It collects data from across the factory for defect detection, real-time optimization, enhanced decisions, and traceability to improve production, increase quality, and lower costs by eliminating variances, false calls, and escapes. Koh Young can help manufacturers solve significant business challenges by applying connectivity to modernize industry processes. By leveraging IPC-CFX with its AI-powered technologies, Koh Young successfully applies real-time data to improve the production process by converting data into process knowledge. Combined with IPC communication standards, Koh Young can open the gates to a smart factory for anyone.

• KSMART: Seamless Smart Factory Software Suite Turning Data into Insights

Process Optimization Software

The award-winning Koh Young Process Optimizer (KPO Printer) solution is an AI-based automatic print process optimizer. This system improves the printer offset, as well as critical printer parameters like squeegee speed, print pressure, and separation speed. KPO performs an automated DOE to determine the optimum printing parameters for the best print quality. As a result, manufacturers can optimize the print process, without the need for a dedicated print process expert. Furthermore, KPO monitors and perfects parameters in real-time to guarantee quality despite environmental changes.

• KPO Printer: Award-winning AI-powered print process control software

Art of the Possible Podcast

IPC APEX EXPO 2023 Edition with John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO gives you a sneak peek into what you can expect at the premier event for the electronics manufacturing industry. This year marks the 20th time Koh Young has exhibited at IPC APEX EXPO. “APEX is a lynchpin for our business success in the coming year. It is important to our growth potential, so we plan every aspect very carefully. It’s our Superbowl, so we make sure to prepare for it accordingly. The results can mean the difference between a good year and a great year!” explained Joel Scutchfield, General Manager of SMT Business Operations and Director of Sales at Koh Young America. Listen to our podcast at art-of-the-possible.simplecast.com/episodes/koh-youngs-20th-year-exhibiting-at-ipc-apex-expo

To learn more about how our solutions boost your quality, visit us at the IPC APEX EXPO in Booth 1116 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. You can register to attend the in-person conference and exposition at www.ipcapexexpo.org/2023-registration-options. If you cannot attend the show, you can still learn more about our best-in-class inspection solutions at our regional website www.kohyoungamerica.com

HARROGATE, UK ―  Robotas Technologies Ltd., a pioneer of THT component placement and clinching systems, today announced plans to exhibit at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 24-26, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The company will demonstrate its full line up of smart production technology including the Mascot Clinch SMEMA Conveyor system, Board Handling, Intelligent Carousels and Dynamic Pick to Light (DPL) for Component Storage, and more in Booth #1100.

Robotas’ Mascot conveyor workstation automates and streamlines PCB assembly via its laser guided component placement and visual work instructions. Mascot systems are ESD safe, electronically height adjustable and provide parts storage via carousel and DPL arrays. Storage is mounted on articulated arms for enhanced ergonomics. Mascot guides the operator through the complete build process, improving product quality, increasing throughput and virtually eliminating set up time and rework.

If you are familiar with the aging Contact Systems Clinch Technology, then a show highlight will be the Mascot Flowline Clinch system with IPC CFX compliance. It offers an enhanced replacement for the CS400, CS600, CS900 family of products.

Robotas’ Mascot Software allows users to easily create, edit and sequence assembly programs from existing Contacts Systems Data, PCB CAD or Gerber data which can all be produced offline without needing to access the hardware.

Partnering with Robotas, Swiss manufacturer Polyver will also be presenting their high-precision lead-forming and cutting systems. They deliver a 0.1mm accuracy in the forming and cutting of axial and radial components for THT Assembly.

The ultimate goal for Robotas Technologies is to deliver smart technology into the hands of production staff. The team work with their customers to organize and optimize factory-wide manual assembly processes. Robotas delivers a total end-to-end solution for hand assembly. To learn more, please visit www.robotas.com

PLYMOUTH, WI — Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, will exhibit in Booth #1301 at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 24-26, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Ersa will give customers in depth and personalized equipment demonstrations for wave soldering, reflow soldering, selective soldering, rework equipment, hand soldering, additive manufacturing, I4.0 connectivity and more. The company will highlight the i-CON Trace soldering station , VERSAFLOW ONE selective solder system , EXOS 10/26 reflow soldering system with vacuum , HR550 XL with auto scavenging and ALPHA 140.

Ersa's award winning i-CON TRACE, the world´s first IoT soldering station that enables seamless traceability during manual soldering. With integrated WLAN, Bluetooth and network card on board, the i- CON TRACE already offers 100 % connectivity in digitally networked manufacturing processes when delivered. The possible MES connection allows the integration and storage of soldering parameters used in complex, networked manufacturing processes that already run via an MES. The i-CON TRACE impresses with maximum performance and minimum operating costs. With 150 watts of power, it heats up quickly, reheats even faster and can be controlled extremely precisely.

The Ersa VERSAFLOW ONE now complements the Ersa range of inline selective soldering machines as an entry-level model. It incorporates decades of know- how in the form of proven hardware and intuitive software (ERSASOFT 5). Set up, switch on, solder – optimal selective soldering could not be faster or easier. With the highest demands on quality, throughput and ease of maintenance. In addition, the VERSAFLOW ONE scores with the highest availability world-wide and a delivery time of about two to four weeks.

The HR 550 XL features a 1,800 W high-performance hybrid heating element that can be used to desolder and solder SMT components up to the size of 70 x 70 mm. The 6,400 W infrared bottom heater with eight zones ensures homogeneous heating of the entire assembly. The hybrid rework system is for all users who place the highest demands on precision and safety when reworking large assemblies.

For more information about Kurtz Ersa Inc., visit www.ersa.com

REDONDO BEACH, CA ― Surfx Technologies, LLC, the most trusted name in atmospheric plasma, will exhibit at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 24-26, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The STA-10iL Automated Plasma Machine will be on display in Booth #1235.

Surfx argon plasma systems clean and activate a wide variety of material surfaces, including glass, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and metals. Cleaning and activating the material surfaces prior to bonding is key to achieving defect-free manufacturing. Surfx’s automated, in-line plasma systems are designed for this application. Whether for gluing, soldering, printing or coating, in-line plasma cleaning will increase yield on the factory floor and reduce defects in the field for years to come.

The STA-10iL features a three-axis gantry that selectively applies the most advanced atmospheric plasma to substrates. Surfx’s Atomflo™ controller operates with low voltage, radio frequency (RF) power, and generates a uniform, particle free and electrically neutral plasma that is safe on the most sensitive electronics. Surfx Technologies’ versatile conveyor design allows for rapid surface preparation of electronics, including all types of IC packages.

Surfx’s STA-10iL Automated Plasma Machine offers a slim footprint, fast lead times and flexible configurations, leaving no excuse to skip plasma surface preparation for critical processes. The system can be easily configured for any job with a working volume of 550 x 760 x 60 mm.

Save money and improve quality with turnkey systems configured for your application. For more information, visit www.surfxtechnologies.com