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2D A UT OMA TED OPTICAL INSPEC TION Microar t Ser vic es Selec ts Q X250i™ 2D A OI Sy stem for Div erse Insp ection Needs Microar t Ser vices Inc., f ounded in 1981, is an industr y-leading electronic contr act manufac t…
2D AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION
Microart Services Selects QX250i™ 2D AOI System for Diverse Inspection Needs
Microart Services Inc., founded in 1981, is an industry-leading electronic contract manufacturing
company. Microart utilizes high-speed automation and advanced equipment to deliver high-
mix, high-complexity assembly solutions to its diverse customer base.
Challenge
Microart needed an automated solution for post-solder inspection on a variety of boards with a range of
applications. Microart’s rapidly growing business demanded an increasing supply of highly skilled labor, but the
breadth and diversity of their services made locating talent with the requisite training a challenge. As a result,
Microart sought a technological replacement which could provide advanced inspection capabilities in order to
continue delivering high-quality products to their customers.
Solution
After a comparative analysis of CyberOptics’ and competitors’ products, Microart deemed the CyberOptics QX250i
2D AOI system was best-suited for their needs. The sensor technology of the QX250i provides fast, high-resolution
inspection for all applications—pre-reow, post-selective solder, and post-reow inspection—delivering clear
images for accurate defect review. The QX250i has exceeded expectations regarding accuracy and resolution and
has allowed Microart to utilize data they had previously never been able to gather.
Central to the QX250i AOI systems are dual top and bottom mounted SIMs
(Strobed Inspection Module), a sensor technology designed and manufactured
exclusively by CyberOptics. The SIM delivers fast performance at 110cm/sec
and requires no manual adjustment. This highly accurate automated system
has greatly increased the ecacy and speed of Microart’s inspection processes,
allowing them to ramp up the rate of inspection by a factor of 2-3x.
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SIM (Strobed Inspection Module)
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The QX software utilizes AI (Autonomous Image Interpretation) technology, designed for low volume - high
mix, and high volume - low mix applications. Programming is faster and simpler - with a 90% reduction in
examples required to create a complete production ready program that helps achieve superior defect detection
and low false call rates with just one example. Microart has found the QX250i with QX software to be extremely
straightforward to install and use and plans to invest in more QX250i systems in the near future. In addition to
its ease-of-use and impressive accuracy and speeds, the QX250i provides Microart the overarching benet of a
heightened quality guarantee to its customers.
Benet Summary
Microart considers the QX250i 2D AOI system a superior product among its competition. The high resolution, high
accuracy and speed of the QX250i sensing technologies satisfy Microart’s diverse and quickly scaling production
needs.
About Microart Services
Established in 1981, Microart Services, Inc., is a full-service electronic manufacturing and design services company
servicing the North American and European markets from the greater Toronto area. Microart serves 300 customers
a month on average and completes 1000 unique jobs per month. The company provides circuit design, PCB
layout, bare board manufacturing, PCB assembly testing and box build, and supply chain services. Their customers
come from a wide variety of industries, including as medical, marine, military, robotics, consumer goods, and
telecom, among others. Discover more at microartservices.com
About CyberOptics
CyberOptics Corporation is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology
solutions. CyberOptics’ sensors are used for inspection and metrology in the SMT and semiconductor capital
equipment markets to signicantly improve yields and productivity. By leveraging its leading edge technologies,
the Company has strategically established itself as a global leader in high precision 3D sensors, allowing
CyberOptics to further increase its penetration of key vertical markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
CyberOptics conducts worldwide operations through its facilities in North America, Asia, and Europe.
QX250i 2D Automated Optical Inspection System identifying: missing components (top left), solder bridging (top right), missing pins
(bottom left) and insucient solder (bottom right).