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CyberOptics: The Confluence of PCB and Semiconductor in Inspection Systems
December 9, 2021 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute

Dr. Subodh Kulkarni talks to Nolan Johnson about CyberOptics' advancements in metrology inspection applications—especially for highly reflective surfaces—and how semiconductor inspection and PCB inspection are continuing to converge.
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Koh Young Appoints Tom Hattori as President of Koh Young Japan
07/21/2025 | Koh YoungKoh Young Technology, the global leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, announced the appointment of Tom Hattori as President of Koh Young Japan (JKY).
TRI Unveils New Platform for Diverse Board Sizes
07/14/2025 | TRITest Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading test and inspection systems provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, proudly introduces a new size configuration for SPI and AOI Models.
OSI Systems Lands $17 Million Order for Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems
07/07/2025 | BUSINESS WIREOSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order valued at approximately $17 million from an international customer for cargo and vehicle inspection systems.
Smarter Machines Use AOI to Transform PCB Inspections
06/30/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineAs automated optical inspection (AOI) evolves from traditional end-of-process inspections to proactive, in-line solutions, the integration of AI and machine learning is revolutionizing defect reduction and enhancing yields, marking a pivotal shift in how quality is managed in manufacturing.
Altus: New 3D AOI Inspection System Drives Efficiency and Precision for PCBA Specialist
06/24/2025 | Altus GroupAltus Group, a leading distributor of electronics manufacturing equipment in the UK and Ireland, has supplied Alan Anderson Manufacturing, a growing electronic manufacturing services provider, with a state-of-the-art 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system.