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March 25, 2025 | DatestEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Datest, a leading provider of integrated PCBA testing, imaging, inspection, and failure analysis services for the electronics industry, is excited to announce it will exhibit in the upcoming SMTA Dallas Expo on Tuesday, April 1st, and the SMTA Houston Expo on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
At the expos, Datest will highlight their Flying Probe (FP) testing, programming, and coverage services using SPEA flying probe test systems. FP testing can be performed at any stage of the manufacturing process, from prototype to pre-production and full production, offering a cost-effective solution without the need for custom test fixtures.
Not sure how “testable” your board design is? Datest’s test coverage analysis can provide clarity, ensuring you're on the right track. Datest offers DFT analysis featuring the ASTER TestWay software suite.
Need programming support? Datest programs for all SPEA platforms—4020, 4030, 4050, 4060S1/S2/S3, and 4080—give you the expertise and resources needed to keep production running smoothly.
Datest also offers X-ray inspection and programming services, featuring Automatic X-ray (AXI), 2D and 3D X-ray, Digital Radiography (DR), Industrial CT Scanning, and High-Energy X-ray inspection. These advanced, nondestructive testing capabilities are essential for inspecting high-stress components, conducting failure analysis, identifying defects and root causes, performing forensic analysis, and even aiding in dispute resolution. By leveraging these technologies, Datest helps ensure the reliability and integrity of its customers' products.
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