New 3D AOI at Libra Industries’ Mentor Facility

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Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has installed an Omron VT-S730 3D Post Reflow AOI system at its Mentor facility. The company now has three 3D AOI systems from Omron, with the first two already running at its Dallas, Texas facility.

The Omron VT-S730 3D AOI machine offers 3D full component and solder inspection capabilities. It provides the quantification of solder joint shape which dramatically improves accuracy and reduces the number of false rejects. In the field, production needs are evolving with the consolidation of the traceability, and the implementation of quality management on a global basis.

Libra Industries has implemented the new high performance, high-speed inspection system to provide its customers with high quality SMT production. The company can certify its SMT production with full IPC standard compliance using Omron’s new 3D-SJI technology.

With the 3D-SJI combo technology, Libra Industries can easily detect lifted lead, lifted component and component coplanarity, and provide high quality solder joint inspection. The VT-S730 features color highlight™ 3D solder shape reconstruction technology, as well as specific phase shift inspection technology that makes it a highly efficient inspection system.

Libra Industries continues to invest to provide customized manufacturing solutions to help make its customers more competitive and improve their profitability.

About Libra Industries

Libra Industries is a leading provider of integrated Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including industrial automation, medical, military and aerospace, instrumentation and LED lighting. Four world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality. For more information, click here.

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