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ASC International to Exhibit at IPC APEX EXPO 2017
January 30, 2017 | ASC InternationalEstimated reading time: 1 minute

ASC International it will offer live demonstrations of its SPI and AOI solutions at the IPC APEX EXPO 2017, scheduled to take place February 14-16, 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center. ASC International will be in Booth 2727.
On display will be the VisionPro M500 offering low-cost, true 3D bench top SPI. The VisionPro HSi with increased inspection rates for 100 percent high-speed offline SPI and the VisionPro Fusion offers the industry's only true offline SPI /AOI combination package – all wrapped into a price point similar to single-technology platforms.
The VisionPro Series of SPI systems incorporates the most advanced, rapid 3D inspection technology coupled with an intuitive Windows 7 OS and packaged in a rugged, bench-top or stand alone platform. Utilizing the completely automatic measurement mode, errors associated with manual measurement subjectivity are eliminated, making the VisionPro M, AP and HSi series an exceptional value for electronics manufacturers concerned with improving quality and production yields.
The VisionPro Series of AOI systems incorporates the most advanced, 2D high resolution sensing technology coupled with an intuitive Windows 7 OS and packaged in a rugged, stand alone platform. Both image comparison and algorithm based defect detection software provides ease of programming with reliable, low false call rates to maximize performance.
About ASC International, Inc.
Since its foundation in 1992, ASC International has become a leading supplier of AOI and SPI systems and custom sensor technology integration. Headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, ASC International provides customers with the service and support needed to realize the value of their investment in inspection and process control systems. ASC International’s customers include world-class organizations like Celestica, Creation Technologies, Flex, Honeywell, Jabil, Lockheed Martin, Plexus, Rockwell Automation and Sanmina-SCI to name just a few.
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