NBS enhances its manufacturing process control capabilities with 3D solder paste inspection

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(2010), "NBS enhances its manufacturing process control capabilities with 3D solder paste inspection", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 22 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2010.21922cab.012

NBS enhances its manufacturing process control capabilities with 3D solder paste inspection

Article Type: Industry news From: Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Volume 22, Issue 3

Leading EMS provider NBS (www.nbscorp.com) has purchased four VI Technology post-print automatic Solder Paste Inspection systems for its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Santa Clara, California. Its deployment and use of structural test verification technology identified the value of adding the new equipment.

Figure 2 The VI Technology 3D-SPI Systems were chosen for their ability to meet the demanding requirements of NBS’ unique manufacturing processes

Typically, the need for in line solder paste inspection is driven by maintaining production line stability and providing notification of process deviation. With extremely frequent change over and often smaller run sizes, NBS has different needs than many other manufacturers (Figure 2).