Brian D'Amico described the latest updates to their ART (Anti-Reflective Technology) inspection system, armed with a 95 megapixel camera.MIRTEC also introduced a double-sided 3D inspection system that increases throughput in medium- to high-volume applications.

Garrard Ragard discusses Hanwha Semi's development of the HS range towards the eventual goal of a lights-out operation.The DECAN range provides the mid-range platform for Hanwha with upgraded software, linear encoders etc.

Jennifer Davis and Tim Burke discuss the latest updates and integration of Agentic AI into Arch Systems software systems. Today's Arch agents can identify defects at the end of the line and track back through MES data and machine data to find the route cause.Current systems are also assisting engineers with adaptive planning as materials are delayed or don't arrive to the factory floor on time.These agentic-assisted decisions are often presented to a human operator for confirmation or final decision making, but they are backed by an exhaustive audit trail, detailing where the information was sourced from.

Virginia Hogan describes Dymax 9773, a low ionic content, low out-gassing material designed for low orbit space applications. This underfill material is used as a staking material and is tested from -65 degrees C to +125 degrees C and meets MIL-STD 883. Dymax 9773 is UV light curable in a few seconds.

Jason Spera expresses his delight in Aegis's latest acquisition - a company called Simio, which the Aegis team have discovered has wide-reaching applications beyond the predictive maintenance and digital twin modelling capabilities used in electronics manufacturing.

Viscom have an established reputation of producing high quality AXI systems. Juan Briceno discusses the latest upgrades to their flagship system using larger detectors for greater FOV and throughput, The system also uses AI for automatic programming and optimisation to reduce false calls.

Brian Duffey describes the huge level of interest in the new Keiron printer. The LiFT (Laser-induced Forward Transfer) technology is designed for highly complex boards manufactured in low to medium volumes.The system can use any approved solder paste material. New materials have to go through a 5-7 day qualification period.

Austin American launched their new T8 Typhoon inline cleaning machine. It is a dual-wash system on a smaller footprint.

Milers Moreau joins Mike Konrad to discuss the expanded range of uses that a thermal profiler can be used for.Both Moreau and Konrad agreed that relying on a golden board to maintain the process is not always the most reliable method and constant process monitoring can flag up issues before they manifest into bigger problems.

David Ly describes how the combination of "pick by Light" technology and smart integrated software can fully automate the delivery of parts to the kitting area, AGV, or direct to the production line.