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ASC International Highlights 3D AOI/SPI Innovations at IPC APEX 2019
January 28, 2019 | ASC InternationalEstimated reading time: 1 minute

ASC International will exhibit at the IPC APEX EXPO 2019, booth 1352, on January 29-31, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California.
ASC International will provide live demonstrations of their industry leading SPI and AOI solutions. Product innovations will be highlighted by the LineMaster Fusion offering the industry’s only true 3D offline SPI /AOI combination package - all wrapped up into a price point similar to single technology platforms. The VisionPro HSi with recent sensor advancements now capable of high speed, 100% inspection coverage and the VisionPro M500 offering the industry’s standard for an affordable approach to cutting edge true 3D bench top SPI.
“We are very excited to once again be part of the IPC APEX EXPO 2019,” stated Steve Arneson, National Business Manager. “ASC continues to advance our mainline products and the recent release of our LineMaster Fusion is a testament to our relentless commitment of offering our customers the most affordable inspection solutions possible.”
The VisionPro and LineMaster series of inspection systems incorporate the most advanced, rapid 3D/2D sensor technologies coupled with a feature-rich, intuitive graphical user interface all packaged in a rugged, bench-top or stand alone platform.
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 Aimtron, Benchmark, Celestica, Creation Technologies, Flex, Honeywell, Jabil, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Plexus, Rockwell Automation and Sanmina-SCI to name just a few.
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