Elk Grove Village IL, December 1, 2006—Sonoscan has expanded and upgraded the assembly line that makes the FACTS2 automated acoustic microscope systems, which is widely used to identify and remove from production microelectronics components having hidden defects that can cause expensive field failures.
The system images trays of parts 24/7 without operator attention, and is frequently integrated into production lines.
“Our new assembly line increases both our capacity and our efficiency for manufacturing the FACTS2 system,” noted Sonoscan vice president of operations Tom Kleinschmidt.
“We now have a more structured working environment that includes dedicated facilities for each test position. This permits us to do all testing in the same location as assembly.”
Component packaging defects typically found by the automated FACTS2 system include delaminations, voids and cracks, all of which can cause unanticipated electrical failures in service.
For more information, contact:
Robert Dranter, Vice President of Marketing
Sonoscan, Inc.
2149 East Pratt Blvd.
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
Phone 847 437-6400
E-mail: info@sonoscan.com
www.sonoscan.com
Photo caption: Expanded production area for Sonoscan’s automated FACTS2 acoustic microscope system accommodates increased demand for the system.
About Sonoscan: Sonoscan is the leading developer and manufacturer of acoustic microscopy systems, widely used for non-destructive imaging and analysis of internal features. For over 30 years, Sonoscan’s constant attention to customer needs and investment in R&D has created systems that set industry standards for accuracy. Key products include C-SAM® systems for off-line and laboratory work, and FACTS2™ for automated production inspection. Sonoscan engineers, with a total of more than two centuries’ experience in acoustic microscopy, conduct frequent workshops and seminars. SonoLab™, a division of Sonoscan, operates applications laboratories in 6 global locations.
