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Koh Young Highlights Inspection Solutions at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
February 4, 2025 | Koh YoungEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Koh Young, the industry leader in True3D measurement-based inspection solutions and the exclusive Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2025, invites electronics manufacturers to Booth 2130 for live demonstrations of its award-winning inspection technologies. The event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from March 18–20, 2025, offers a first-hand look at the future of AI-powered process optimization and quality assurance solutions.
Koh Young continues to revolutionize process improvement for electronics manufacturers with cutting-edge AI-powered innovations. At the show, attendees will experience groundbreaking solutions that simplify programming, enhance defect detection, and enable real-time process control:
- Solder Paste Inspection (SPI): The industry-standard 8030 Series delivers repeatable 3D measurement to optimize the print process and improve production quality, while the aSPre 3 sets new standards in accuracy and throughput.
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): The Zenith Series provides True3D inspection for precise defect detection, overcoming challenges posed by SMT components, while delivering top and bottom THT inspection capabilities.
- Automated Pin Inspection (API): The KY-P3 lineup offers unmatched accuracy and repeatability for mixed pin and SMD inspection using AI-powered vision algorithms.
- Dispense Process Inspection (DPI): The award-winning Neptune, with Koh Young L.I.F.T. technology, delivers the industry’s first 3D inspection solution for transparent material thickness inspection at production speed.
- Smart Factory & Process Optimization: AI-driven KSMART and Koh Young Process Optimizer (KPO) solutions automate process control, improve defect detection, simplify programming, and deliver real-time decision-making for enhanced production quality and cost savings.
Beyond our own booth, Koh Young is showcasing its advanced solutions in collaboration with industry leaders. Visit Panasonic Booth 830 to see the 8030-3 SPI and Zenith UHS AOI in action, demonstrating seamless connectivity and integration.
Experience the Future of Inspection at IPC APEX EXPO
Join Koh Young at Booth 2130 to discover how our advanced inspection solutions can transform your manufacturing processes. Register for the in-person event at https://www.ipcapexexpo.org/, or visit www.kohyoungamerica.com to learn more about our industry-leading inspection technology.
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