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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 to Showcase Inspection of Electronics for Different Customer Requirements at NORTEC 2024

Dec 25, 2023 | Viscom AG will be exhibiting at NORTEC in Hamburg, Germany, from January 23 to 26, 2024. The trade fair for production brings together many different industries in northern Germany, Scandinavia, and the Benelux countries – ranging from metalworking, robotics and automation to IT solutions and logistics.

The automatic optical inspection system iS6059 PCB Inspection Plus from Viscom for the quality control of electronic assemblies

iS6059 PCB Inspection Plus Wins Mexico Technology Award

Dec 11, 2023 | Viscom AG has been honored with a Mexico Technology Award. The announcement ceremony took place on the 25th of October 2023 at the SMTA Mexico exhibition in Guadalajara.

Mexico Technology Award winner: the 3D-AOI system iS6059 PCB Inspection Plus from Viscom

Fast Double-Sided Inspection from Viscom at productronica 2023

Oct 23, 2023 | At productronica in Munich, Germany, taking place from November 14 to 17, 2023, Viscom AG will present for the first time its latest high-end iS6059 Double-Sided Inspection system. At Viscom's Booth A2.177, visitors to the world's leading trade fair for electronics manufacturing can learn more about the advantages of simultaneous optical assembly inspection from above and below using the new machine's special features.

On display for the first time at productronica 2023: the iS6059 Double-Sided Inspection – here still awaiting unveiling together with the iS6059 PCB Inspection Plus

Various Facets of Artificial Intelligence at the Viscom Technology Forum 2023

Oct 16, 2023 | Current industry trends, new technological developments, and exchanges among professional colleagues were unmistakably in the center of what was taking place at the Viscom AG campus in Hanover, Germany, on September 13 and 14, 2023. Having sent out invitations to its traditional Technology Forum, the manufacturer of inspection systems for electronics production was delighted by the tremendous response. The main topic of several workshops was artificial intelligence, with particular focus on its use in and with Viscom's smart machines.

Viscom Places Special Focus on Networking Topics at SMTA Mexico 2023

Oct 16, 2023 | With its inspection systems, Viscom offers electronics manufacturers worldwide comprehensive inspection coverage – from 3D SPI and 3D AOI to 3D AXI and 3D MXI. At SMTA Mexico, October 25–26, 2023 in Guadalajara, their networking will be a particular focus. Visitors to Booth #1517 can learn more about Viscom's digital platform vConnect, which has won a GLOBAL Technology Award in the "Software Production" category.

Advanced Quality Control from Viscom at NEPCON Asia 2023 in Shenzhen

Oct 09, 2023 | Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and integrated circuits (ICs) are the focus of NEPCON Asia, which will be held October 11-13, 2023, in Shenzhen, China's southern hub of electronics innovation. Germany's Viscom AG will be represented by a select Asian team and four of its many advanced inspection systems: S3088 ultra chrome for 3D SPI, S3088 ultra chrome as a 3D AOI configuration, iX7059 PCB Inspection XL from Viscom's large 3D AXI portfolio, and the X8011-III 3D MXI system.

Inspection Technologies from Viscom at NEPCON Vietnam

Sep 04, 2023 | A well-prepared team from Viscom Asia is ready to welcome visitors to NEPCON Vietnam 2023 in Hanoi. Two machines will represent the wide range of inspection systems developed and manufactured at Viscom AG in Germany: iX7059 PCB Inspection XL (3D AXI) and S3088 ultra chrome (3D AOI). In combination, they cover 100% of today's post-reflow inspection requirements.

The iX7059 PCB Inspection XL from the diverse 3D-AXI system portfolio of Viscom

Innovative Inspection Technologies from Exacom at the Battery Show North America

Aug 29, 2023 | Viscom AG's subsidiary, Exacom GmbH, will participate in Battery Show North America 2023, which will be held Sept. 12–14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. At booth No. 1428, Exacom experts will answer questions ranging from detailed quality control to comprehensive manufacturing processes.

Inline X-ray system iXcell from Exacom

Viscom Inc. Exhibiting at SMTA International 2023

Aug 29, 2023 | Viscom Inc. will be exhibiting at the SMTA International 2023 Expo in Minneapolis, MN, October 10–11, in Booth No. 1413. Viscom experts will be on hand to answer questions and offer manufacturing solutions on their wide range of award-winning AOI/AXI/MXI inspection systems.

Viscom's Newest Inspection Technologies at IPC APEX EXPO 2023

Dec 07, 2022 | Viscom Inc., the US American subsidiary of Viscom AG, Germany, will showcase a selection of its highly advanced inspection systems for 3D SPI, 3D AOI, 3D AXI, and 3D MXI at IPC APEX EXPO 2023 – taking place January 24–26, 2023 in San Diego, California. Visitors are especially invited to discover exciting innovations from the system-related software area; highlights at the Viscom booth (No. 2501) include live demonstrations of the new digital platform vConnect.

The iX7059 PCB Inspection XL system inspects up to 63" long PCBs

Setting Sail for New Horizons at This Year's Viscom Technology Forum

Nov 04, 2022 | Viscom AG's Technology Forum has a reputation for offering participants wide-ranging content with valuable practical relevance in a compact format. Looking at the big picture is a key aspect as well. Held at the beginning of October, the event on Viscom's campus in Hanover, Germany, again offered extensive opportunities to experience cutting-edge inspection solutions for electronics manufacturing live and discuss important topics with fellow specialists, just as before the pandemic. Those unable to attend the Forum in person had the chance to participate in the interactive online program.

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.

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