-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- pcb007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueVoices of the Industry
We take the pulse of the PCB industry by sharing insights from leading fabricators and suppliers in this month's issue. We've gathered their thoughts on the new U.S. administration, spending, the war in Ukraine, and their most pressing needs. It’s an eye-opening and enlightening look behind the curtain.
The Essential Guide to Surface Finishes
We go back to basics this month with a recount of a little history, and look forward to addressing the many challenges that high density, high frequency, adhesion, SI, and corrosion concerns for harsh environments bring to the fore. We compare and contrast surface finishes by type and application, take a hard look at the many iterations of gold plating, and address palladium as a surface finish.
It's Show Time!
In this month’s issue of PCB007 Magazine we reimagine the possibilities featuring stories all about IPC APEX EXPO 2025—covering what to look forward to, and what you don’t want to miss.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - pcb007 Magazine
Alpha Circuit Upgrades AOI Equipment with CIMS
May 31, 2022 | Alpha CircuitEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Prashant Patel, owner and president of Alpha Circuit I LLC in Elmhurst, Illinois, announced that his company has upgraded its testing systems with the purchase and installation of 2 Galaxy 30? AOI machines.
Galaxy 30?, CIMS latest generation of AOI system, is designed to support high volume manufacturing of HDI and multi-layer PCB. It is capable to scan down to 30 µm line/space width technology.
The system’s state-of-the-art optical technology Microlight Gen II provides optimal light coverage in order to be able to meet the most rigorous detection requirements. Optimized performance is achieved by combining superior image quality with customizable detection algorithms.
Equipped with state-of-the-art image acquisition and advanced software capabilities, the Galaxy product family is renowned for its exceptional detection achieved with the lowest possible false call rate.
Galaxy 30? is powered by Spark 3.0 – CIMS latest generation cross-platform detection engine.
“As we continue on our mission to completely upgrade Alpha Circuit the purchase of these two Galaxy AOI machines was a significant part of that upgrade,” said Mr. Patel when making the announcement. "Our goal is to produce the highest quality printed circuit boards available on the market today and the best way to do that is to purchase the best equipment to assure that quality is built in.”
Suggested Items
Test Research, Inc. Honored with ASE Outstanding Supplier Award for 2024
04/15/2025 | TRITest Research, Inc., is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the Outstanding Supplier Award from ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
HT Pho-Tronics Appoints Ankit B. Goti as New General Manager to Drive Strategic Growth
04/14/2025 | HT Pho-TronicsHT Pho-Tronics, a leading provider of high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs), proudly announces the appointment of Ankit B. Goti as the company’s new General Manager, effective immediately.
Incap US Invests in Advanced SMT Technology
04/09/2025 | IncapIncap US invested approximately USD 2 million (EUR 1.82 million) in advanced SMT (surface-mount technology) production equipment to expand its production capacity.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: AI-powered First Article Inspections from GroundControl
04/08/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOMahul Shah introduces GroundControl, CUI-compliant cloud software designed for EMS providers to streamline quality inspection processes in aerospace. This software automates report generation, significantly reducing the time spent on manual data entry and minimizing errors. By incorporating AI, GroundControl enhances efficiency and accuracy, allowing users to access the platform online, book demos, and try it for free.
Mycronic’s Global Technologies Acquires United Kingdom Based RoBAT
04/07/2025 | MycronicMycronic’s Global Technologies division has acquired RoBAT, a company headquartered in the United Kingdom, which has developed a technology for fast and reliable tests of signal quality on PCBs.