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TRI Brings Test and Inspection Solutions to SMTA Guadalajara 2019
September 12, 2019 | TRIEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Test Research, Inc. (TRI) will join SMTA Guadalajara 2019 to showcase its test solutions and inspection solutions for the SMT industry. Visit the TRI/SMT Integration Booth at Expo Guadalajara in booth #613 from October 23−24, 2019 to learn more about the latest innovations in 3D SPI, 3D AOI, 3D CT AXI, and multicore ICT.
TRI’s 2019 lineup features the industry-leading 3D AOI TR7500QE equipped with five cameras for multi-angle inspection, digital fringe pattern projectors and a 3D laser module for inspecting reflective surfaces. TRI will also feature the leading 3D SPI TR7007QI, for accurate shadow-free solder inspection with digital fringe projectors and smart board warpage control. TRI solutions are Smart Factory Ready, as they support the latest M2M Connection protocols, such as the IPC-Hermes-9852 standard.
TRI is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a leading test and inspection solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry. Join us at SMTA Guadalajara 2019 booth #613 for a personal demonstration of TRI's world-class test and inspection solutions lineup.
About TRI
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), functional testers (FCT) and in-circuit testers (ICT), TRI provides the most cost-effective solutions to meet a comprehensive range of manufacturing test and inspection requirements.
About SMT Integration
SMT Integration provides innovative solutions for the SMT and process handling equipment industry. SMT Integration is TRI’s partner in Mexico. For more information, please visit https://www.smtintegration.com.
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