The Marantz iSpector is an automatic optical inspector, reportedly the first system designed to be field upgradeable from bench top to inline capability.

The Koh Young KY 3020T bench top solder paste inspection system is said to offer 100% inspection of all solder deposits at production speeds.

Other new products include the Japan Unix Model 414R robotic soldering system and the Koki Tec Taku Robo bench top selective soldering system.

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