• Marantz Europe

Automated Inspection Island

Marantz Business Electronics has raised the bar once again for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems, unveiling a new partnership with Nutek that has pioneered fully automatic offline inspection operation. The new Marantz Inspection Island is uniquely configured to save manufacturers time, cost and complexity. Working with the industry’s leading supplier of automated handling equipment, the company has created an Inspection Island designed to deliver completely automated PCB handling. Available on new and existing iSpector models, the technology is a perfect partner for this popular AOI platform. Equipped to serve multiple lines, the Inspection Island eliminates the need for operators to load and unload PCBs. Fully compatible with Marantz’ Catch process control system, the island also removes the need for operators to classify inspection results on the machine since the repair and traceability software allows post processing of defects. Maximising flexibility even further, users can choose classification on the fly through manual intervention. The compatible iSpector 350 and 650 AOI system models feature Marantz’ pioneering true 24-bit colour imaging technology and 3D Solder Meniscus profiling. 24-bit processing extends the amount of data available per pixel, dramatically enhancing defect detection while minimising false alarms. It discerns subtle changes for improved image clarity, helping to separate components and solder images from the background board or substrate. The technology is deployed across the iSpector range in conjunction with through the lens, dual on axis lighting and angled RGB. Fast, accurate and highly reliable 3D profiling of Solder Meniscus is achieved with a combination of reflected angle detection and synthesized imaging. Accurate inspection of joints with nearby tall components and robust detection of failures on large and warped PCBs are additionally enhanced. Now available with the Inspection Island system, iSpector’s functionality is more extensive than ever.