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Orbotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK) today announced the introduction of its new Symbion™ P36 Plus automated optical inspection (AOI) system for solder paste inspection in the electronics assembly manufacturing process.
Symbion P36 Plus features Orbotech's unique POP™ (Parallel Optical Path) 3-D and 2-D detection technology and easy Wizard & Go™ operation for 100% volumetric solder paste inspection accuracy at ultra fast speed. This new model is enhanced with the latest streamlined architecture and high-powered processing capabilities.
'Building on the favorable market response to our Symbion P36 system, the Symbion P36 Plus model has new enhancements that ensure users have the most advanced and efficient solder paste inspection capabilities available today to maximize performance on even the most challenging SMT applications', said Mr. Ronny Shalev, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Electronics Assembly at Orbotech Ltd. 'This system is a result of our continued commitment to on-going research and development to provide best-in-class solutions that help manufacturers achieve critical improvements in their operational costs and yields.'
Increasingly in today's competitive electronics assembly industry, 3-D solder paste inspection is being implemented to prevent end of line defects before they occur. The majority of all solder related defects can be attributed to paste printing process related issues, and with lead-free processes, smaller components and higher densities, printing challenges are even more difficult. By incorporating the advanced volumetric solder paste inspection available from Symbion P36 Plus AOI into the SMT line, users can optimize volume, area, position and paste height thresholds and correlate them to the root cause of post-reflow defects. Once characterized, paste deposits that are likely to cause post-reflow defects can be stopped after screening and corrected. At the same time, trend data from the paste inspection stage can be used to correct the screening process parameters that are causing faulty paste deposits.
Symbion P36 Plus is part of Orbotech's innovative total solution for defect prevention which includes fully integrated ADVISOR™ process control software. Manufacturers can now have a holistic view of quality relevant metrics for the entire line from a single source. This includes an easily-accessible central data hub where all relevant SMT quality data including AOI resource information such as programs, inspection results as well as process machine parameters and setup data are stored. In addition to providing highly accurate inspection results from Orbotech AOI systems, it automatically links post-reflow AOI inspection data with solder paste AOI inspection data and solder paste inspection results with paste printer machine events. Also included is an alarm engine that sends alerts when processes are out of operator-defined parameters and that can stop a related machine if desired. The overall result is easy, cost-effective, real-time information access that manufacturers can use to detect trends that lead to defective boards, correct process machine parameters before defects occur and achieve reduced levels of line DPMO (defects per million opportunities).
Orbotech's comprehensive product line for electronics assembly also includes high performance post-solder AOI systems.
About Orbotech Ltd.
Orbotech is a world leader in providing yield-enhancing, production support solutions for specialized applications in the supply chain of the electronics industry, principally for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flat panel displays (FPDs). The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services automated optical inspection (AOI) systems for bare and assembled PCBs and for FPDs, and imaging solutions for PCB production. The Company's innovative AOI, imaging and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies enable customers to achieve the increased yields and throughput essential to remaining at the forefront of electronics production. Through its subsidiary, Orbograph Ltd., the Company also develops and markets automatic check reading software to banks and other financial institutions. Of Orbotech's employees, more than one quarter are scientists and engineers, who integrate their multi-disciplinary knowledge, talents and skills to develop and provide sophisticated solutions and technologies designed to meet customers' long-term needs. Orbotech maintains its headquarters and its primary research, development and manufacturing facilities in Israel, and more than 35 offices worldwide. The Company's extensive network of marketing, sales and customer support teams throughout North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim, China and Japan deliver its knowledge and expertise directly to customers the world over. For more information visit http://www.orbotech.com./
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected, including industry trends, the timing and strength of product and service offerings, changes in business or pricing strategies, changes in the prevailing political and regulatory framework in which the relevant parties operate or in economic or technological trends or conditions, including currency fluctuations, inflation and consumer confidence, on a global, regional or national basis and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release.
Contact:
Michelle Harnish
Marketing Communications Manager
Orbotech Inc.
(978) 901-5120
mailto:michelle@orbotech.com?Subject=Web site mail
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