In-Sight 7010 is an entry-level vision system developed for inspection tasks where vision sensors are too limited. Includes autofocus optics and integrated lighting. Applications are configured with EasyBuilder user interface. Vision library focuses on tools most frequently used. Is reportedly ideal for production situations requiring regular part changes, or applications that require vision system to be placed in hard-to-reach spaces. Can set and save focus values associated with inspection of each part. Can fine-tune focus levels manually. Includes five lens options.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/IS7000

SonoSimulator software is now a standard feature on Gen6 C-SAM acoustic microscope. Determines optimal gate positions and other parameters; results in high-quality acoustic images. Can create a virtual die stack that matches the characteristics of the physical 3D IC or die stack to be inspected, including defects at specified layers. Virtual defects help determine optimum placement of gates to image specific levels in the stack. Imaging parameters are then transferred to the Gen6 Sonolytics software and used to image the physical 3D IC or die stack.

Sonoscan, www.sonoscan.com

MicroLine 6000 P UV laser system is for etching, drilling, cutting and depaneling printed circuit boards (PCB). Now includes automatic beam correction for environmental interference and an advanced vision system. Delivers operative parameters, machine data, tracking and tracing values, as well as information about individual production runs. Has a working area of 21" x 24".    

LPKF, www.lpkf.com

Lab Model 9600 C-SAM acoustic micro imaging system is designed to serve as a general-purpose tool for laboratory/failure analysis work or for low-volume production inspection. Incorporates Sonolytics software. PolyGate analysis software is standard; images multilayer or bulk materials. Permits setup of up to 100 individual gates per channel for a sample. Produces a separate acoustic image for each gate in a single scan. Each gate may be as thin as 20 µm. Employs a linear motor for x-axis scanning, a tower mounted scan reference platform, and is rated for Class 1000 cleanroom operation.

Sonoscan, www.sonoscan.com