Traceability and repeatability are both crucial considerations for manufacturers in the defense and medical device industries. Automatic Optical Inspection, or AOI, is a tool used when troubleshooting printed circuit board (PCB) assembly that ensures consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes and high quality boards. Garvin Meyers of Naprotek’s PCB assembly engineering staff delves into the advantages of using AOI and x-ray imaging in electronics manufacturing to ensure proper component selection, placement, alignment and overall circuit integrity this March in the digital publication EE Web.
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