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June 29, 2015 | atg Luther & Maelzer GmbHEstimated reading time: 1 minute
atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH confirms the installation of one of their A5a automatic high-speed bare board flying probe test systems. The atg A5a 8 head, double-sided, auto-load/unload system for true “lights-out” operation has been ordered by APCT of Santa Clara, California.
APCT is a leading manufacturer of high reliability rigid printed circuit boards. Located in the heart of northern California's Silicon Valley, the plant is designed to facilitate world class cycle times and support a broad range of technologies. Their corporate culture focuses on continuous improvement and strives for “best in class” in service and support. APCT is ISO9001:2008, IPC 6012 Class III certified and ITAR registered.
atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH - With more than 150 employees worldwide, atg Luther & Maelzer is the leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the printed circuit board industry. We have solutions for every application regardless of product type, batch size or technology deployed. Our atg flying probe tester products are renowned for automation, speed, accuracy, versatility and ease of use, while the Luther & Maelzer universal grid tester product range is known worldwide for high throughput, repeatability, gentle handling and precision accuracy.
atg’s A5a (auto-load/unload) testers utilize 8 flying probe test heads, multiple optical recognition systems, and a wide variety of advanced, high-speed electrical test measurement techniques to electrically test all types of PCB’s for continuity and isolation. Board sizes of 24” x 18’ (or larger), with small pad/fine pitch technology can be tested quickly and easily. Special options, such as, 4-wire kelvin tests, hi-pot test, latent defect test, and others can be provided.
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