The NovaScope is a semi-automated optical inspection and image archiving system for PCBs (printed circuit boards). It significantly increases the speed and accuracy of manual visual inspections, and is a fraction of the price of a fully automated AOI. Programming can be done in a matter of minutes using the integrated Gerber, XY Placement List, and Bill of Materials import features. There is also a utility for simple matrix type scanning & inspecting of the board.

Your Economic Solution for Control of your PCB Inspection Process: This machine is a perfect fit for low volume PCB assembly, and prototype applications, especially those with unique board features.

Less operator fatigue
Less board handling
100% accuracy
100% traceability
100% operator control
Benefits outweigh cost

The NovaScope is a powerful PCB inspection station for:

High Reliability applications (MIL-Spec, Medical, Automotive)
Hi-Mix Low-Volume operations
First Article Inspection
Solder Joints and Tall Thru-hole Parts
Photo Documentation for traceability
Conformal Coating Inspections
Assembly Line Auditing
Cleanliness/FOD/Tin Whisker detection

How it works:

The optical inspection system automatically moves a digital microscope to the PCB inspection points, sets the lighting, camera height and angle, zooms to the region of interest, and displays a live image of the inspection area. The images are automatically captured and can be stored as part of a post inspection report.

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Technology	camera optical digital scanning
Operational mode	automated, manual
Applications	for PCB
Type	visual