In modern manufacturing processes for electronic components, even the smallest errors can have serious consequences: incorrectly assembled PCBs, damaged cables, short circuits due to tin bridges or a lack of traceability. The consequences range from high costs due to faulty production, pseudo rejects and rework to complaints that jeopardize image and customer loyalty. In addition, increasing complexity due to miniaturization, short development cycles, strict standard requirements and enormous cost pressure mean that the use of new AOI processes and technologies is becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing industry.
End-to-end AI-supported quality assurance reliably inspects and classifies faults such as broken traces, solder bridges, faulty cleaning or incorrectly inserted components. Standardized processes, digital traceability and stable process parameters ensure production as well as compliance with international standards.
36ZERO Vision uses deep learning for automatic, visual inspection and can be used across all industries - whether in power storage units and batteries, cable harnesses, connectors, switches or printed circuit boards. The following applies in all applications: early fault detection protects against expensive complaints, secures competitive advantages and creates the freedom to focus on the essentials again - innovation and growth.
The cloud platform is used to develop AI models individually for each application. Each model is initially trained with known defect types and can be continuously improved through interaction with employees. In this way, it adapts flexibly to new product variants, applications and production conditions and standardizes quality decisions worldwide.
2D images from industrial cameras are analyzed autonomously, on-premise and in real time using the trained models, different defect patterns are detected and products are objectively evaluated in automated inspection procedures. Electronic components can be inspected without delay - faster and more precisely than manual inspections or classic AOI systems such as anomaly detection, which declare any deviation as a fault.
The added value for manufacturers of electronic components is cost-effective 100% inspection and therefore fewer rejects, lower warranty and repair costs and a stronger market position thanks to demonstrably high quality.
