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RelianceCM Invests in YESTECH’s FX-940 3D ULTRA AOI
July 27, 2020 | Nordson Electronics SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
YESTECH Products, part of Nordson ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS, is pleased to announce that RelianceCM has purchased and installed an FX-940 3D ULTRA AOI In-line PCB inspection systems at its contract manufacturing lab in Corvallis, OR. The sale was liaised by Mike Gunderson of MaRC Technologies. RelianceCM has more than 25 years of experience specializing in contract manufacturing for startups, emerging businesses and pioneering OEMs.
A fast-growing company, RelianceCM has made aggressive capital investments in order to add state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing equipment. The new FX-940 AOI is a key part of the company’s inspection process supporting its continued growth. “We purchased our first FX-940 3D AOI from YESTECH about 4 years ago and it has been a great machine for us,” stated David Schroeder, President of RelianceCM. “So, when we planned to add another SMT line, it was an easy decision to make. We use this machine as both a larger production capacity as well as on our quick-turn line. The flexibility allows us to use them in both scenarios.”
YESTECH’s advanced 3D imaging technology enables RelianceCM to perform high-speed PCB inspection with exceptional defect coverage. With advanced auto programming features and unsurpassed 3D metrology, the FX-940 ULTRA inspects solder joints and verifies correct part assembly enabling users to improve quality and increase throughput.
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