EMS@C-LEVEL · 4 Nov 2021 · 16m
Carsten Salewski, Member of the Executive Board at Viscom AG, discusses the company's strategy and new product launches at Productronica 2021. He highlights the launch of a modular inline X-ray series for semiconductor and heavy-duty automotive applications, as well as the integration of AI-based algorithms for void and via detection. Salewski also addresses the supply chain challenges, noting that while raw material sourcing is difficult, Viscom's centralized operations in Hanover provide better control, and the shift to electric mobility is driving significant growth in battery inspection.
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AI-based algorithms were integrated into inspection systems to work alongside classic algorithms, producing strong results in void and via bond detection.
“So we integrated into our systems. We have AI-based algorithms that just work with the classic algorithms together, and they really produce strong and good results in void detection, in via bond detection, and things like that.”
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