medium Altus is highlighting Koh Young's newest smart factory equipmentThe Koh Young Zenith 3D AOI measures the true profilometric shape of components, solder joints, patterns and even foreign material on assembled PCBs with patented 3-dimensional measurement. New for 2019 is the Zenith2, which is receiving a lot of interest from Altus’ customers.

The next-generation 3D AOI platform is more efficient than its predecessor, including advanced features like auto programming that make it more intelligent than before. The AI-powered auto programming software simplifies inspection condition programming, making programming faster. The AI-driven automated programming software reduces programming time by 70 per cent, an important feature in today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.

“Zenith2 is already proving very popular,” explains Joe Booth, Altus’ Business Development and Marketing Manager, “We have already sold one to a major CEM company in the UK and we are receiving enquiries for this advanced equipment.”