Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Precision Milling of Underfilled SMT Components
Learning with Leo: Drones—Meeting Demand Without Compromise
Nolan’s Notes: Our Spotlight on North America
Saki and Fuji Connect to Improve PCB Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency
March 31, 2016 | Saki CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Saki Corporation (SAKI), an innovator in the field of automated optical inspection equipment, proudly announces its participation in Fuji Machine Manufacturing's "FUJI Smart Factory with Nexim" initiative. Saki's inspection and measurement systems will connect with Fuji's pick-and-place machines for a high productivity manufacturing process.
"SAKI is a leading company in the field of inspection solutions towards SMT (surface mount technology) lines," said Shinsuke Suhara, Fuji Managing Executive Officer. "With SAKI's innovative mind from its establishment, SAKI has built up a wide ranging portfolio from solder paste inspection (SPI), 2D and 3D automated optical inspection (AOI), to 3D automated X-ray inspection (AXI) systems, aiming to realize high productivity solutions for all customers. By Fuji standardizing the communication protocol between AOI machines and electronic component mounters, SAKI automated inspection machines can connect to Fuji's Smart Factory with Nexim to create a production placing system that extends beyond the boundaries of corporations. This significantly contributes to the production of high quality products and high OEE (overall equipment efficiency) at user sites."
"SAKI welcomes this cooperation with FUJI, a company we have worked with for many years," said Yoshihiro Akiyama, SAKI Vice President. "By integrating FUJI's pick-and-place equipment with SAKI's inspection and measurement technologies, we can provide our customers with a highly efficient manufacturing process while minimizing cost."
About Saki Corporation
Since its inception in 1994, Saki has led the way in the development of automatic recognition through robotic vision technology, applying ground-breaking image processing tools to solve inspection problems associated with printed circuit board assembly. Saki Corporation has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan with offices and sales and support centers around the world. Saki has Quality Management System JIS Q 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications.
Share on:
Testimonial
"Advertising in PCB007 Magazine has been a great way to showcase our bare board testers to the right audience. The I-Connect007 team makes the process smooth and professional. We’re proud to be featured in such a trusted publication."
Klaus Koziol - atgSuggested Items
Indium Experts to Address Data Center Thermal Management and Sintering Standards at SMTA Conference
05/13/2026 | Indium CorporationAs a leading materials provider for the advanced electronic packaging market, Indium Corporation® experts will share their technical insight and knowledge on two critical industry topics—data center thermal management and sintering protocols—at the SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, May 19-21, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
KYZEN to Focus on Aqueous and Stencil Cleaning Solutions at SMTA Juarez Expo and Tech Forum
05/12/2026 | KYZENKYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Monterrey Expo & Tech Forum scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 21 at Injectronics Convention Center in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Precision Milling of Underfilled SMT Components
05/13/2026 | Nash Bell -- Column: Knocking Down the Bone PileUnderfill is a polymeric material used to fill the gap between a printed circuit board and the underside of surface-mount area-array packages such as BGA, QFP, and QFN devices, thereby surrounding and protecting the solder interconnections. This material increases the component's reliability when subjected to mechanical impacts and shocks by distributing forces.
BGA Technology Expands Inspection Capabilities with Creative Electron TruView X-ray System
05/08/2026 | BGA TechnologyBGA Technology, a leading provider of advanced electronics testing and inspection services, has enhanced its inspection capabilities with the addition of a Creative Electron TruView™ Simplex X-ray system at its Holbrook, New York facility.
AQUANOX A4727 and A4625 Lead KYZEN Offerings at SMTA Oregon Expo and Tech Forum
05/06/2026 | KYZENKYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Oregon Expo and Tech Forum scheduled to take place Thursday, May 19 at the Wingspan Event and Conference Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.