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TRI to Redefine High-Speed Inspection at NEPCON South China
July 19, 2017 | TRIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Test Research Inc. (TRI) will feature a new generation of high-performance SPI, AOI, AXI and ICT inspection solutions at the NEPCON South China 2017 exhibition, which will be held from August 29–31, 2017, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. TRI will be in Booth 1E65.
TRI's new 2017 lineup introduces the TR7600 SIII 3D CT X-ray inspection, which brings together exceptional imaging quality, ultra-high performance and smart inspection software in the industry's most advanced 3D AXI solution.
The TR7500QE stop-and-go 3D AOI system is designed for best inspection coverage with maximum accuracy with 2D+3D clear image and accurate 3D solder inspection. Now featuring CoaXPress for industry leading inspection performance.
The full lineup is joined by TR7007Q, a high accuracy 3D SPI designed for industry's smallest SMT components, and completed by TRI's award-winning ICT solution TR5001D SII INLINE, which features latest parallel testing technology and almost unlimited expandability.
Discover how TRI's complete range of PCBA test solutions works together to bring you maximum value in production line and minimize production costs. All TRI solutions are designed to interoperate with other manufacturing equipment; by integrating with YMS 4.0 yield management solution and Industry 4.0-based productions, they can help to minimize down times, optimize production quality and reduce operator work load.
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TRI offers the most robust product portfolio in the industry for Automatic Test and Inspection solutions. From Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and 3D Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI) systems to Manufacturing Defect Analyzers (MDAs) and In-Circuit Test equipment, TRI provides the most cost-effective solutions to meet a comprehensive range of manufacturing Test and Inspection requirements. For more information, click here.
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