Smart Automation

Column from: Josh Casper

Since joining Horizon Sales in 2016, Josh Casper has proven to be a customer specialist in full-factory automation for the electronics industry. Growing through firsthand experience, Josh consults in all facets of electronics manufacturing. Josh manages Horizon’s largest territory covering the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Eastern Iowa, Western Michigan, and Northwest Indiana.


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May 27, 2025

Smart Automation: AI—Revolutionizing Inspection in Electronics Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a staple in our personal and professional lives. In electronics manufacturing, integrating AI to combat common inefficiencies and to contextualize data will open new doors into how we supplement our traditional processes. In some specific areas of the electronics manufacturing process, integration of AI on the factory floor is already having a tremendous effect. One such area is PCBA inspection, particularly 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) systems.
April 23, 2025

Smart Automation: The Growing Role of Additive Manufacturing

As additive manufacturing (AM) matures and reaches new business sectors throughout the manufacturing world, electronics manufacturing is beginning to reap the benefits of this ultra-flexible technology. AM (also known as 3D printing) capabilities have now expanded to support a wide range of applications in the electronics industry. The development of materials in additive manufacturing is meeting the demands of high-temperature environments and ESD protection necessary to become a viable solution in electronics manufacturing.
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