MIRTEC, ‘The Global Leader in Inspection Technology’, is proud to announce that its ART Hybrid 3D AOI System has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Global Technology Award in the category of Inspection – AOI. The award was announced at a Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 ceremony during SMTA International.
The ART Hybrid 3D AOI System is celebrated as the world’s first 75MP multi-camera, full HD resolution 12 projection 3D AOI system. Heralding a new era in inspection technology, the ART system leverages MIRTEC’s exclusive 12 Projection Digital Blue Moiré Technology and five 15MP CoaXPress Color Cameras, making it the most advanced solution for inspecting reflective objects, particularly solder joints, in high-end electronics manufacturing industries such as automotive electronics, aerospace, and defense.
One of the standout features of the ART system is its ability to overcome the limitations of conventional 3D AOI systems when dealing with highly reflective surfaces. The system’s innovative approach uses complementary image acquisition from its five 15MP cameras. When one camera encounters light saturation due to reflective surfaces, the ART system seamlessly integrates data from the other cameras to restore precise 3D shape images. This capability allows for accurate measurement of 3D data exactly where the solder meets component terminals, a challenge that has long perplexed traditional AOI systems. Unlike competitive systems that rely on software algorithms to fill in absent data, the ART system provides genuine 3D data, setting a new benchmark in the industry.
“We are honored to receive the 2024 Global Technology Award for our ART Hybrid 3D AOI System,” stated Brian D’Amico, President of MIRTEC’s North American Sales and Service Division. “The ART system represents a significant leap forward in our ability to deliver reliable, high-precision inspection results, even in the most challenging environments.”
The ART system’s unique ability to measure and characterize solder joints and reflective surfaces with unparalleled accuracy makes it an essential tool for manufacturers in industries where quality and reliability are paramount. This award further cements MIRTEC’s position as a leader in the AOI industry, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global electronics manufacturing market.
Since 2005, the prestigious Global Technology Awards have recognized the absolute best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries. It brings together the global SMT and advanced packaging industry in a celebration of the companies and people that are achieving the highest standards and driving our industry forward. For more information, visit www.globalsmt.net.
