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Home » Podcast Episodes » Reliability Matters » RM 149: AOI and X-Ray Best Practices

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RM 149: AOI and X-Ray Best Practices

AOI and X-Ray Best Practices

In today’s episode, we’re exploring automated optical inspection (AOI) and x-ray inspection technology within the electronic assembly industry.

Joining us are two experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Joel Scutchfield is the General Manager of SMT and Semicon Business Operations & Director of Sales at Koh Young, manufacturers of automated inspection and precise measurement systems with its headquarters in Seoul South Korea and R&D centers around the world. Joel has been with Koh Young for just under 10 years.

Jesper Lykke is the CEO at Viscom, a manufacturer of inspection technologies, in particular for automatic optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection, with headquarters in Hanover, Germany and offices worldwide. Jesper has been with Viscom for 14 years.

Both Joel and Jesper are widely considered to be subject matter experts on inspection technology.
In this episode, we’ll delve into the principles and applications of AOI and x-ray inspection, discussing how these technologies are revolutionizing the electronic assembly industry. We’ll explore the latest trends, challenges, best practices, and future directions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how these inspection methods are critical to maintaining high standards in electronics manufacturing.

Whether you’re an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the intricacies of electronic assembly, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and expert perspectives on the inspection technologies that are driving both innovation and quality in the field. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an enlightening conversation about inspection Technology.

Guest contact information:
Joel Scutchfield
Koh Young
joel.scutchfield@kohyoung.com

Jesper Lykke
Viscom
jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com

Filed Under: Reliability Matters

About Mike Konrad

Mike Konrad is an industry expert on the removal of contamination from circuit assemblies. Mike has been part of the electronic assembly cleaning industry for the past 33 years. Mike has designed several automated cleaning and cleanliness testing machines, has published scores of technical articles on the subject of cleaning and cleanliness assessment has been a member of Editorial Boards for several industry publications.

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