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Orbotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK) today announced that its innovative solution for process improvement in electronics assembly is a highly-effective approach that expands the role of automated optical inspection (AOI) from a traditional defect detector to a high performance tool for improving overall line quality.
Based on Orbotech's latest generation AOI systems and featuring the Company's fully-integrated ADVISOR™ process control software, this unique solution provides an easily-accessible central data hub where all relevant SMT quality data including AOI resource information such as programs and inspection results as well as process machine parameters and setup data are stored. Traditionally, this information has been dispersed throughout the manufacturing line, requiring major effort and cost by manufacturers to compile into one location for a centralized view of process performance.
Orbotech's solution now gives manufacturers a holistic view of quality relevant metrics for the entire line from a single source. In addition to providing highly accurate inspection results from Orbotech AOI systems, it automatically links post-reflow AOI inspection data with paste AOI inspection data and paste inspection results with paste printer machine events. Also included is an alarm engine that alerts when processes are out of operator-defined parameters and that can stop a related machine if desired. Orbotech's solution can be smoothly integrated with a manufacturer's existing MES (manufacturing execution system) or shopfloor system to provide all board data required. 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 new levels of line DPMO (defects per million opportunities).
'Orbotech's ADVISOR software, together with our high performance AOI systems, brings added value to our customers by making AOI a platform for collecting and using production data for overall process improvement. This approach presents a fundamental shift in AOI capabilities from defect detection to defect prevention that enables increased yields, improved operational efficiency and lower production costs', said Mr. Ronny Shalev, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Electronics Assembly at Orbotech Ltd. 'As a leading AOI supplier, we are pleased to continue to be at the forefront of technology with first-ever solutions such as this which have a direct impact on manufacturers' bottom line results.'
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
http://www.orbotech.com/
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