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Where does Test go from Here?

Posted May 12, 2009 7:31 AM

You have included automated optical inspection (AOI) and/or automated x-ray inspection (AXI) in your test strategy. The exit of an industry leader from that market does not eliminate your need to continue that strategy. What will you do? How will you continue your inspection activities? Will you turn to another vendor? If you already own one or more of the discontinued systems, what will you do if you need additional equipment or if you want to replace one of your existing systems?

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Re: Where does Test go from Here?

05/18/2010 9:11 AM

Excellent question, as a new member of the AOI community I would be keen to pass on my customers thoughts. As the leading UK manufacturer of desktop Automated Optical Inspection products we are finding more people looking to replace their in-line systems with high resolution system. This gives them both greater flexibility in test and quicker results with less false calls. They also find the rapid development time to be good for their overll efficiency.

Do not write off desktop as a replacement for these older "retired" vendor products, our systems are incredible value for money and give top quality results.

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Re: Where does Test go from Here?

08/24/2010 11:46 AM

If you are looking for automated test equipment (AOI) or automated x-ray inspection systems the best recommendation I can offer is to look at pre-owned automated test equipment dealers like TEAM A.T.E. TEAM A.T.E. has been an industry leader in test systems for over 20 years and has a vast inventory of systems to buy or lease. If you are looking to sell or trade existing systems, TEAM A.T.E. also buys older systems. Check out TEAM's offerings here: http://www.team-ate.com/Saki_%20Inspection_Equipment_Sales_Representative_in_CO_AZ_NM_and_BajaCalifornia_SPI_and_AOI_InspectionEquipment, as I know they've been a good resource for AOI, SPI and AXI equipment in the past.

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