Mack Completes Installation of Yamaha 3D AOI Machines

WESTFORD, MA – November 20, 2020:  Mack Technologies, a leading supplier of contract electronic manufacturing services, announced the installation of Yamaha automated optical inspection (AOI) machines at its Westford, Massachusetts location.  The machines will enable in-line 3D AOI capability on all SMT lines as well as offline for through-hole applications. The year-long selection process involved extensive, onsite evaluation of AOI technology from five manufacturers.  Building on the existing 3D AOI capabilities of the company’s Melbourne, Florida facility, the investment reflects Mack’s continuing commitment to quality and innovation.

Through enhanced 3D imaging, the new machines will drastically improve the detection of manufacturing defects during assembly.  “Our existing 2D machines reliably identify incorrect parts, missing parts, and wrong orientation,” said John Kovach, EVP of Global Operations for Mack.  “However, 3D technology gives us the ability to detect solder defects, part height, and the inspection of dark components.  Along with our existing in line 3D solder paste inspection, this new 3D AOI technology inline ensures we will detect, resolve, and prevent defects quickly and efficiently.”

Mack will also leverage the machines’ advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology to expedite programming and program optimization.  “Yamaha’s outstanding OCR allows these machines to recognize parts from multiple suppliers with different part markings,” continued Kovach.  “Formerly time-consuming processes, such as library construction, will be streamlined and automated to further reduce potential errors and accelerate our first article processes.  Mack Technologies has a relentless focus on improving its quality systems and performance. This new capital equipment reflects our continuous reinvestment into the business to further enhance our quality and manufacturing capabilities.”