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ELTOS S.p.A. Invests in A9 and A9a Electrical Test Systems From atg
February 7, 2023 | EltosEstimated reading time: 1 minute

ELTOS S.p.A., an Italian company leading in the production of printed circuits since 1980, has invested in two innovative and modern systems from atg Luther & Maelzer, the A9 and A9a Automated, to perform electrical tests quickly and efficiently.
The solutions installed at Eltos S.p.A guarantee exceptional productivity in the final process of electrical testing of printed circuits, especially in the case of the automated version. Thanks to the advancements in the latest models, the systems are capable of electrically testing medium and large quantities. Furthermore, the latest generation of automation has great flexibility, allowing users to load more codes ensuring greater system autonomy. This guarantees to optimize costs by eliminating the creation of test fixtures. The correct choice of test method and parameters are necessary to ensure that each PCB meets the requirements specified in the Performance Class IPC standards.
In a historic moment of great transformation and innovation, in order to be competitive, it is necessary to offer new solutions and opportunities to customers by installing the best systems on the market created by reliable partners with top-of-the-line technology and support. Investing in atg Luther & Maelzer systems is synonymous with extremely innovative solutions.
The long-standing relationship between Eltos and atg demonstrates the mutual trust and innovative character that distinguishes the two companies by sharing the same principles of precision, attention to detail and above all, quality of the technologies involved. The purchase of these two systems confirms a decennial collaboration that we hope will last much longer!
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