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Industry
Datacenter (Government)
Challenge
AVL Enforcement
Solution
Cybord ShieldScan
The Customer
A global manufacturer of datacenter communication systems supplying critical infrastructure and secured communication solutions to a US government agency. Due to the sensitive nature of their deployments, they are required to comply with strict procurement and product integrity standards.
The Challenge: AVL Enforcement
As part of security and compliance audits, the company needed to prove that every component used on every board originated from authorized vendors only — and to verify and document the country of origin for each component.
While they received BOM and unverified part traceability lists from their contract manufacturer, they lacked confidence in the accuracy of that documentation. What they needed was undeniable, board-level proof of what was actually being assembled — not just what was supposed to be.
Their existing inspection process could not provide the level of granularity, traceability, or proof required for this level of assurance. Manual sampling and supplier documentation were no longer sufficient for their government customers.
The Solution: Cybord ShieldScan
The company implemented Cybord ShieldScan, a visual-AI PCBA inspection solution that captures and analyzes high-resolution images of every component on every PCB during production. ShieldScan was seamlessly integrated into the AOI machine already in use on the SMT line, enabling inline, real-time inspection without disrupting throughput.
Deployment & Integration
Deployment time
Within days
Setup
Integrated with existing AOI infrastructure
Process
Captures and analyzes markings, lot codes, country codes and visual data of all components
Output
Visual evidence and micro-traceability record for every board, tied to unique component metadata
Results
- Automated verification of sourcing from the Approved Vendor List (AVL)
- Full traceability of all components, including markings, lot codes, and board-level placement
- Country-of-origin validation for every single component
- Visual documentation provided for compliance audits — image-based proof attached to every board
Customer Quote
Cybord’s micro-traceability capabilities are truly impressive. Their solution delivered exactly what we needed – full traceability and the ability to pinpoint issues with 100% accuracy. Thanks to this, our OEM customer avoided a major recall and saved significant time and cost.
EMS Site Manager
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