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Reimagine Efficiency: How Data-Driven Inspection Drives Manufacturing Performance

Brent A. Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing, Koh Young Technology As electronics manufacturing evolves, so must the tools and strategies that support efficiency, quality, and resilience. In the face of global supply chain shifts, labor shortages, and increasing performance expectations, manufacturers are rethinking what operational excellence truly means. Once considered a post-production checkpoint, inspection has […]

AI-Powered AOI: The Key to Higher Yields and Smarter Factories

Brent A. Fischthal, Koh Young, Head of Global Marketing Communications Electronics manufacturers have long relied on Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) to ensure quality, but surface mount technology (SMT) challenges demand more than just defect detection. Shrinking components, increasing placement density, and rising material costs mean inspection must evolve into a proactive process control tool. At the forefront […]

Accelerating Smart Factory Goals with 3D Inspection Innovation

Brent A. Fischthal, Global Head of Marketing Communications, Koh Young Reliable data is the foundation of any smart manufacturing strategy. In electronics manufacturing, the quality of that data depends heavily on how it is collected, structured, and interpreted—especially within the inspection process. Manufacturers require more than just images or defect lists; they need trustworthy, measurement-based datasets […]

AI IN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING

EMPOWERING THE SMART FACTORY ERA Joel Scutchfield, General Manager of SMT Business Operations & Director of Sales, Koh Young America Brent Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing, Koh Young Technology. The paradigm of operational excellence has emerged as a key focus area in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. Realizing this shift, manufacturers are increasingly exploring ways […]

UNLEASHING THE FUTURE

TRANSFORMING MANUFACTURING WITH SMART FACTORY INNOVATIONS AND AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROLS Brent Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing, Koh Young Technology The advent of Industry 4.0 and the smart factory has ushered in a new era of innovative and efficient processes. Automated inspection is at the forefront of this manufacturing process transformation, driving the evolution of inspection-based […]

UNLOCKING AI ADVANCEMENTS IN MANUFACTURING INSPECTION

 DRIVING INNOVATION WITH KOH YOUNG Dr. Brian Kang, Head of AI & Software Development at Koh Young Research America Brent A. Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing at Koh Young Technology. AI Revolutionizing Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and manufacturing is no exception. With the goal of making machines […]

COLLABORATING TO DEVELOP AI-POWERED SMART ASSEMBLY PROCESSES

Brent A. Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing, Koh Young Technology In electronics manufacturing, automated production has undeniably revolutionized the industry, enabling the creation of high-quality products at an unprecedented scale. However, it comes with its own set of challenges, particularly the potential for specific failures that need human intervention. The rapid advancements in technology, such […]

CUTTING-EDGE INSPECTION CHALLENGES 

Koh Young’s Brent Fischthal explains how UHDI and advanced packaging are challenging inspection systems. Advanced packaging seems to be accelerating the trend toward larger component packages. What are the new demands/challenges these packages put upon inspection? The shift towards larger components and advanced packaging brings a host of challenges that impact the industry. These challenges […]

REVOLUTIONIZING PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Brent Fischthal, Head of Global Marketing, Koh Young Technology AI-BASED PROCESS CONTROLS FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 In the relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence, the arrival of Industry 4.0 and the smart factory has brought a new era of groundbreaking innovation and efficiency. At the forefront of this transformation stands Koh Young Technology, a visionary leader driving […]

ESSENTIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE ERA OF CONVERGENCE

Scott Kim, Technical Sales Manager, Global Sales Team, Koh Young Technology Brent Fischthal, Senior Manager, Americas Marketing, Koh Young America. In the fast-paced world of electronics manufacturing, the convergence between semiconductor packaging and surface mount technology (SMT) has revolutionized the industry. This merging of technologies has led to the development of innovative, automated optical assembly […]