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A leading provider of industrial image processing (AOI and AXI) Automated Optical and X-ray inspection equipment.

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Viscom Presents vConnect and Other Highlights at the SMTconnect and PCIM Europe Trade Fairs

Apr 20, 2022 | From 3D SPI to 3D AOI and 3D Bond to 3D AXI and 3D MXI, Viscom AG will showcase a wide range of innovative solutions for intelligently networked quality control at the SMTconnect international trade fair for electronics manufacturing. A special highlight features new remote service offerings under the vConnect brand. At PCIM Europe, where power electronics are in the foreground, Viscom is particularly featuring 3D AXI.

The new vConnect brand for state-of-the-art remote service solutions from Viscom

High-Quality Microfocus X-ray Tubes from Viscom for the First Time at the International Trade Fair Control

Apr 13, 2022 | Viscom AG will present a selection of its latest microfocus X-ray tubes at Control in Stuttgart, Germany. Thanks to their impressive flexibility, a previously unattained spectrum of tasks can now be covered with one and the same X-ray source – from the inspection of small, filigree objects and time-optimized series inspections to the radiography of large and massive components.

3D MXI System X8011-III: New Team Player from Viscom for Universal X-ray Use

Mar 29, 2022 | Viscom AG continues its success story in the field of manual and automated X-ray inspection (3D-MXI) with a new high-quality system: like its predecessor X8011-II PCB, the X8011-III offers outstanding flexibility in inspection tasks and extremely high resolutions – plus brilliant and highly detailed image quality.

Viscom's Newest 3D AXI System at the APEX Show in San Diego

Nov 22, 2021 | Viscom Inc. has announced they will be exhibiting at the IPC APEX Expo at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California January 25–27, 2022. The main highlight at Viscom's booth No. 533 will be their new iX7059 PCB Inspection XL system with ground-breaking award-winning 3D inline X-ray technology.

"Supplier of the Year 2020" – Viscom Receives Prestigious Award from Continental AG

Oct 14, 2021 | Viscom AG has won the "Supplier of the Year 2020" award from Continental. The evaluation criteria are based on both the performance of the past years and the future potential of a supplier. The award ceremony at the highest management level on September 9 was purely a virtual affair due to the current pandemic situation.

Viscom Inspection Technologies Demonstrated at productronica in Munich

Oct 14, 2021 | Viscom AG is presenting its latest inspection systems and solutions for the widest possible range of the electronics industry's testing requirements at this year's productronica. The company's experts will be on Stand A2.177 to explain to visitors how ultra-precise defect detection, exact measurements and intelligent evaluation during manufacture blend seamlessly together into perfect and sustainable inspection processes.

Viscom Takes Positive Stock After Online Event

Jul 15, 2021 | Now firmly established in the electronics industry, the Viscom Technology Forum impressed everyone this year for the first time as a completely digital Internet online event. At the Viscom Campus in Hanover, Germany, the conference hall and one of the training rooms were transformed into professional recording studios.

See what's on, ask questions, participate in the current survey and browse the entire program – all this in a clear and user-friendly interface with personal access

High-Precision Conformal Coating Inspection with a Standard Transport Clearance of 105 mm

Nov 24, 2020 | Viscom's proven S3088 CCI inspection system ensures high-precision conformal coating inspection of printed circuit boards. The system quickly and reliably detects typical defects such as cracks, coating voids, smearing and splashing. Layer thickness and wet coating can also be analyzed. The S3088 CCI now comes standard with an unmatched upper transport clearance of 105 mm, thus providing even more flexibility during final inspection of fully assembled components.

Inspection System S3088 CCI for conformal coating inspection

Viscom’s Dual Track 3D AOI Wins 2020 NPI Award

Feb 06, 2020 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it was awarded a 2020 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY'S NPI Award in the category of Test and Inspection – AOI for its S3088 DT. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

The standard version of the S3088 DT (3D AOI) comes with 8 angled views and an orthogonal resolution of 10 μm per pixel for challenging inspection tasks

Modern X-ray, AOI and More from Viscom at APEX

Jan 06, 2020 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #3336 at the 2020 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 4-6, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Always at the forefront of innovation for AOI, AXI and SPI, the company will show its X8011-II and X7056-II 3D X-ray inspection systems, along with the S3088 ultra chrome and S3088 DT.

Viscom Wins Mexico Technology Award for High-end X-ray

Oct 24, 2019 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it was awarded a 2019 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Inspection – X-ray for its X8068 SL X-ray system. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.

Viscom Will Present X-ray Inspection of LEDs at SMTA Guadalajara

Sep 25, 2019 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it will exhibit at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 23-24, 2019 at the Expo Guadalajara. The Viscom team will highlight the S3088 ultra chrome and M.Sc.Eng. Alejandro Mariscal-Magaña will present “X-ray Inspection of LEDs.”

Fast and precise 3D AOI inspection from Viscom at SMTAI

Aug 19, 2019 | Viscom plans to exhibit at SMTA International and highlight the S3088 ultra chrome in Booth #315. The system is designed to meet the demand for high throughput production lines, inspect the most leading-edge electronics and be cost competitive.

Future-Oriented Investment in High-Quality X-ray Tubes

Jul 17, 2019 | Viscom has invested in the development and production of microfocus X-ray tubes. The primary focus of this investment comprises three new X-ray laboratories with certified radiation safety up to 300 kV and 1500 W. This expansion facilitates the further development of global business in the direct radiation and transmission tube segments.

Viscom Technology Forum Looks to the Future

Jul 17, 2019 | At Viscom's Technology Forum this year on June 5-6 in Hanover, Germany, board member Carsten Salewski welcomed all present participants, who then debated "The Future of Electronics Manufacturing" together with outstanding speakers. Viscom sales engineer Michael Mügge moderated the forum.

Epoch International Installs Viscom AOI and SPI Systems at New Silicon Valley Facility

Jun 09, 2019 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it has been selected by Epoch International for its AOI and SPI needs at its new facility in Fremont, California. Epoch has been using Viscom’s AOI and SPI systems at its China facility, and recently invested in the Viscom 3D AOI model S3088 ultra blue and 3D SPI model S3088 for its new Silicon Valley location.

State-of-the-Art Verification Now as Online Training and Live at SMTconnect

May 07, 2019 | Viscom AG has launched an online course on operating the vVerify verification station. The new learning tool is accessible exclusively to Viscom customers. Visitors of the SMTconnect trade show can see live for themselves how easy it is to classify analytical results with vVerify.

Viscom at Nepcon China 2019 with Trailblazing Inspection Solutions for Smart Factory and New Dual-Track 3D AOI for Extra Speed and Versatility

Apr 16, 2019 | Nepcon China, booth no. 1J20 At the upcoming Nepcon China show, Viscom will showcase their powerful range of full 3D AOI, 3D AXI and 3D SPI inspection systems highlighting cutting-edge smart factory integration and a new 3D AOI with unprecedented speed and versatility.

3D AOI and X-ray for high-volume production from Viscom at APEX

Jan 03, 2019 | Viscom Inc. today announced plans to exhibit at the 2019 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 29-31, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center in CA. The Viscom Americas team will highlight the S3088 ultra chrome, X7056-II 3D X-ray, and Automatic Inspection Assignment in Booth #920.

S3088 ultra chrome.

Viscom Wins Mexico Technology Award for Automatic 3D X-ray System

Nov 16, 2018 | Viscom announces that it was awarded a 2018 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Inspection Equipment – X-ray for its X7056-II automatic 3D X-ray inspection system. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.

Manual X-ray inspection by Viscom, intelligently networked and with cobots

Nov 14, 2018 | Manual X-ray inspection (MXI) will remain an important part of quality assurance in electronics manufacturing in the future. Viscom AG will demonstrate at the electronica trade show in Munich from November 13-16 how sophisticated the operation of such a system is and how extensively it can already be networked today.

Viscom implements groundbreaking 3D technology across its entire product range

Nov 14, 2018 | Viscom AG will premier a new 3D bond inspection system at electronica 2018 in Munich. The Hanover-based inspection technology expert is thus expanding its diverse 3D product range from 3D SPI, 3D AOI and 3D X-ray technology to include bond inspection, further reinforcing its technology leadership in 3D inline inspection for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Viscom presents advantages of 3D bond inspection at electronica

Nov 14, 2018 | With a wide range of inspection systems and camera modules, Viscom AG is offering outstanding solutions for fast, high-precision wire bond production inspections. At the electronica trade show in Munich from November 13-16, visitors can experience firsthand what 3D measurement contributes to product quality in this field.

User-friendly inspections of protective coatings with the S3088 CCI system by Viscom

Nov 14, 2018 | Over the years, humidity, moisture or extreme temperature fluctuations can adversely affect electronic assemblies. To ensure that PCB assemblies work faultlessly for a long time, certain areas can be given conformal coatings during production. At the electronica trade show in Munich from November 13-16, Viscom AG offers a comprehensive look at how easily the inspection of these coatings works with the S3088 CCI system.

Viscom to exhibit the S3088 ultra chrome at SMTA Guadalajara

Oct 15, 2018 | Viscom Inc. today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Nov. 14 - 15, 2018 at the Expo Guadalajara. The Viscom Americas team will highlight the S3088 ultra chrome, designed to meet the demand for high throughput production lines, inspect the most leading-edge electronics and be cost competitive.

S3088 ultra chrome.

Viscom Expands Sales and Support Coverage into Canada

Oct 01, 2018 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it has partnered with G2 Manufacturing. John Gilby now represents Viscom’s optical and X-ray inspection systems throughout Western Canada.

John Gilby.

Viscom Appoints Representative in South America

Sep 27, 2018 | Viscom Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Prosperity Soluções SMT e PTH who now represents Viscom’s optical and X-ray inspection systems throughout all of South America.

Extremely fast and precise inspection for high-volume production from Viscom at SMTA

Sep 17, 2018 | Viscom Inc. today announced plans to exhibit at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Oct. 16-17, 2018 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The Viscom Americas team will highlight the S3088 ultra chrome in Booth #315. The system is designed to meet the demand for high throughput production lines, inspect the most leading-edge electronics and be cost competitive.

S3088 ultra chrome.

Viscom is a member of the Fuji Smart Factory

Sep 16, 2018 | Viscom AG is officially involved in the Fuji Smart Factory. The Fuji Corporation initiative aims to standardize communication between machines in electronics manufacturing. For this purpose, the production lines are connected to the company's Nexim software.

In-line inspection of LED lights up to 2000 mm with very high accuracy

Sep 05, 2018 | For extra-long electronic assemblies, Viscom offers inspection solutions that realize demanding handling tasks without a problem. Their high inspection accuracy, wide inspection scope and rapid inspection speed predestine the 3D AOI and 3D SPI systems from Viscom for high-end electronics – particularly for LED lights.

The 3D AOI system S3088 ultra with optional transport modules for handling long boards up to 2000 mm long.

Viscom smart 3D AXI at Nepcon’s Dream Factory Demo-Line

Aug 26, 2018 | Nepcon South China, booth no. 1E45 At the upcoming Nepcon South China show, Viscom will present their advanced 3D AXI inspection technology as part of the show’s smart manufacturing showcase, the “Dream Factory Demo-line”. Viscom also partnered with the IPC Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) initiative to demonstrate a real live industry 4.0 application on their powerful range of 3D AOI, 3D MXI and 3D AXI systems at their booth no. 1E45.

Viscom tests cobot as operator of manual systems

Jul 03, 2018 | Viscom is currently testing the collaborative robot Sawyer. The cobot can interact with the company's manual inspection systems completely independently. It can be used as a machine operator and can load and unload the 3D MXI system X8011-II PCB without human intervention, for example.

Georg Walz, who is writing an undergraduate thesis at Viscom, shows Sawyer working at an inspection system to guests at the Viscom Technology Forum 2018 in Hanover, Germany.

New Supervisory Board and Executive Board for Viscom AG

Jun 11, 2018 | Nothing is as constant as change: the new appointments to the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board of Viscom AG have taken effect. After more than 34 years of corporate growth, Volker Pape, co-founder and previous Executive Board member responsible for sales, marketing and international business, was elected to the Supervisory Board of Viscom AG by vote at the Annual General Meeting on May 30, 2018. Furthermore, in its constituent meeting, the Supervisory Board appointed Professor Dr. Michèle Morner as the new chairwoman of the Supervisory Board. Professor Dr.-Ing. Ludger Overmeyer remains in his post as the third member of the Supervisory Board. As previously announced on March 5, 2018, to allow the Supervisory Board to make a fresh start, board members Bernd Hackmann and Klaus Friedland resigned from their posts with effect as of the closing of this year’s annual general meeting.

New Executive Board of Viscom AG - Dr. Martin Heuser, Peter Krippner, Carsten Salewski and Dirk Schwingel, (left to right)

Viscom Presents Advanced Inspection Solutions for ‘Smart Factory’ at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018

May 20, 2018 | SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018 – Hall 4A, Stand 122 – Whether it’s the Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) Showcase in cooperation with the IPC, or the training of a collaborative robot, who then autonomously handles manual x-ray inspection, visitors to the Viscom stand (4A, 122) at SMT Hybrid Packaging will gain insight into newest ideas of the industry being put into action. The show will take place June 5-7 at the Messe in Nuremberg, Germany. As an inspection solution with high future potential, Viscom will be exhibiting its new X7056-II system: an award-winning combination of extremely fast inline X-ray inspection (3D AXI) and automatic optical inspection (3D AOI). Another future-oriented Viscom topic at the trade show will be artificial intelligence (AI).

Two Industry Awards for Viscom’s high-speed 3D AXI 7056-II at Nepcon China

May 03, 2018 | Viscom is very pleased to announce that their innovative high-speed 3D AXI inspection system X7056-II has been recognized with two significant industry awards at Nepcon China: the 2018 SMT China Vision Award and the EM Innovation Award.

Viscom presented IoT and Industry 4.0 at APEX show

Mar 26, 2018 | Viscom today announced that it had its best IPC APEX EXPO to-date with a record number of visitors inspired by its intelligent cross-linked systems – ready for i4.0 applications. From February 27 to March 1, 2018, the company presented a complete range of advanced inspection systems, including 3D SPI, 3D AOI, 3D MXI and 3D AXI, and won a 2018 NPI Award for its X7056-II cutting-edge inline X-ray technology. Viscom also partnered with the IPC Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) initiative, introduced for the first time ever at the IPC APEX EXPO.

Viscom Listed in 2018 World Market Leader Index

Feb 08, 2018 | Viscom AG has just been listed as World Market Leader Champion 2018 in the World Market Leader Index (WMFI) of the University of St. Gallen and Academy of German World Market Leaders.

The Innovation Continues – Visit Viscom at APEX

Jan 24, 2018 | Viscom today announced plans to exhibit at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 - March 1, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in Calif. Constantly at the forefront of innovation for AOI, AXI and SPI, the company will show its X8011-II and X7056-II 3D X-ray inspection systems, along with the S3088 ultra gold, S3088 ultra chrome and S3088 SPI in Booth #1508.

Optimized inspection system operation with vVision 2.4

Nov 21, 2017 | Viscom AG announces the release of vVision 2.4, successfully delivered since mid-2017 for its modern operating software. Among the most important optimizations are a time-saving inspection program creation – especially for new components and special component types – and comprehensive 3D advancements like the 3D solder joint inspection for chips.

The true-to-life 3D display from vVision 2.4 guarantees a fast, clear-cut verification of the inspection.

Viscom’s S3088 SPI inspection system wins Global Technology Award

Nov 15, 2017 | Viscom announces that it was awarded a 2017 Global Technology Award in the category of Inspection – SPI. The award was presented to the company during a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 that took place during productronica in Munich, Germany.

S3088 SPI .

Viscom at productronica with outstanding solutions for 3D AOI and 3D AXI

Oct 12, 2017 | From Nov. 14-17, 2017, at the world's foremost trade fair, productronica 2017, Viscom AG will present its cutting-edge solutions for optical inspection systems with 3D technology under the motto "Solutions for me." Close cooperation with customers and Viscom's decades of expertise have resulted in products that convince with very fast handling, excellent inspection results and the simplest operation. The new developments are focused on the challenges arising from increasing product changes and higher production volumes, miniaturization and Industry 4.0.

Viscom presents powerful 3D AOI and SPI with ultra-modern data exchange for Industry 4.0 at SMTA Guadalajara

Oct 12, 2017 | Viscom is pleased to announce plans to exhibit the 3D AOI system S3088 ultra gold and 3088 basic at SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 18-19, 2017 at Hotel Riu Guadalajara. Viscom will showcase its latest high-performance 3D AOI and SPI systems – S3088 series – along with a number of exciting new 3D imaging features and the new Viscom Open Interface 4.0.

New inspection simulator offers inspection expertise already in the planning phase

Sep 27, 2017 | Viscom AG today announced plans to introduce the new 3D Planner at the productronica electronics trade fair. With this newly developed software tool, a wide range of inspection scenarios can be tested and evaluated off-line. Thus, the optimum inspection coverage can be determined early in the development phase of new printed circuit boards (PCBs) or when planning the production process.

Viscom AG adopts Valor Process Preparation solution for electronics manufacturing efficiency

Sep 20, 2017 | Viscom AG today announced the adoption of the Valor® Process Preparation technology from Mentor, a Siemens business, for its Viscom vVision SPI and AOI systems. Recognized globally for providing superior 3D optical and X-ray inspection systems for electronics manufacturing, Viscom is seeing important benefits in using this additional tool. When combined with Valor Process Preparation software, the efficiency of the machines is significantly enhanced.

Valor® Process Preparation technology.

ACE electronics invests in high-quality 3D inspection

Sep 18, 2017 | After an intensive test period, ACE electronics N.V., located in Diest, Belgium, has selected the Viscom S3088 ultra 3D AOI system. Decisive factors such as the unique 3D and software features were complemented by the robust construction of the machine, the high measuring accuracy and exceptional image quality.

Viscom record earnings confirm success track

Sep 18, 2017 | With the publication of the current bi-annual accounts, Viscom AG presents record results across all sales regions. The strong sales development of +27.8 percent over last year confirms the international success track of the innovation and quality leader in the area of high-value inspection solutions for the electronics industry.

Volker Pape.

The Hermes Standard: Viscom working on first field tests

Aug 23, 2017 | In November, when the electronics trade fair productronica takes place in Munich, Germany, Viscom AG will be ready to conduct the first field tests with the new protocol "The Hermes Standard". Implementation is already being discussed with operators of suitable production lines. Additional interested users are welcome.

High-Performance 3D AOI from Viscom at SMTAI

Aug 16, 2017 | Viscom announces plans to exhibit the 3D AOI system – S3088 ultra gold in Booth #709 at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Sept. 19-20, 2017 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The S3088 ultra gold reaches image data rates of up to 3.6 gigapixels per second. The core of this system is the innovative high performance camera module XMplus with its outstanding, high throughput camera technology.

The S3088 ultra gold.

Viscom picks up two awards in Asia for its economical 3D AOI

May 09, 2017 | Viscom is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 2017 EM Asia Innovation Award in the category of Test Measurement / Inspection System: AOI for the S3088 ultra blue. The award was presented to the company during an April 26, 2017 ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China. This marks the company’s second award in Asia for the system, following the SMT China Vision Award ceremony the day before.

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China.

Viscom Wins SMT China Vision Award for its Powerful 3D AOI Solution

May 08, 2017 | Viscom is pleased to announce that it received a 2017 SMT China Vision Award in the category of Test & Inspection –AOI for the S3088 ultra blue. The award was presented to the company on April 25, 2017 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China. The S3088 ultra blue addresses the growing demand for reliable and easy-to-use 3D AOI technology at an economical price.

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China.

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