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TRI Launches High-Speed 3D AXI for Semiconductor Applications
October 18, 2024 | TRIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Test Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading provider of test and inspection systems for the electronics manufacturing industry, proudly announces the release of the high-throughput 3D SEMI CT AXI TR7600 SIII Plus, specifically designed for high-reliability electronics manufacturing, including the Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging industries.
Equipped with a Multi – High-Resolution configuration 2 µm - 20 µm, the TR7600 SIII Plus is an optimal addition to high-reliability electronics manufacturing industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical. The TR7600 SIII Plus delivers High-Speed Inspection tailored to the throughput requirements of OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test providers) and integrates AI-Powered Inspection Algorithms, including AI-Void Detection and AI Repair Station to enhance defect detection rates.
The TR7600 SIII Plus is capable of inspecting C4 Bumps, from 70µm - 140µm, SiP and Cu Pillars. The AXI can inspect large boards of up to 800 x 350 mm in size and 12 kg in weight, ideal for advanced manufacturing environments.
The TR7600 SIII Plus integrates with Smart Factory production lines and MES, ensuring inspection traceability. The TR7600 SIII Plus supports current Smart Factory Standards, including the IPC-CFX, IPC-DPMX, and The Hermes Standard (IPC-HERMES-9852).
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Does China Plus One Actually Work?
12/10/2024 | Manfred Huschka, Manfred Huschka Management Consulting (Shenzhen) Ltd.We all know of the current geopolitical challenges between the U.S. and China, which have motivated companies to investigate shifting supply chains to other countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, India, and Malaysia while continuing to source mainly from China. This strategy is being referred to as China Plus One. In this two-part article, I will summarize the current economic trends in China, and look at the trends in wider Southeast Asia.
Qualcomm Expands Performance Leadership to More Copilot+ PC Users with New Snapdragon X Plus 8-core
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