Contaminated Reel was Successfully Blocked by Cybord AI

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In the fast-paced world of electronics manufacturing, ensuring the quality of electronic components is crucial. Cybord’s has a  electronic component analytics technology. The solution  utilizes visual AI analytics to comply with surface-mount technology  at the Electronics Manufacturing Service. By gathering and analyzing data of every component of each board, Cybord’s technology enhances the performance and efficiency of electronic products. This allows Cybord to provide valuable insights and enable real-time decision-making for its clients.

As a result, Cybord offers three distinct capabilities:

  • Remove or block contaminated reels
    the platform analyzes multiple components and alerts within a minute to promptly recognize when a specific reel needs to be removed from the SMT line.
  • Flag faulty components on boards
    Cybord Identify board issues in near real-time and alert operators through the dashboard to take the board out of the production line.
  • Improve the process by providing feedback to SMT
    The platform detects bad pickups, overexposed and blurry images, and tombstones, helping operators to quickly address the root cause by improving the machine’s setup.

A recent case study involving a Tier-1 Automotive OEM highlights the importance of Cybord’s technology. The OEM encountered a contaminated reel that could have caused painful recall events and damaged products. Cybord’s technology successfully blocked and prevented the contaminated reel from causing further issues.

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