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Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

AOI systems use cameras, lighting, and software to scan PCBs. They compare images to an electronic CAD file to identify any discrepancies or defects.AOI provides rapid, consistent, and comprehensive inspection superior to manual methods. It excels at finding tiny component flaws and deviations from design. Large production runs are where AOI provides the most value with throughput up to thousands of boards per hour.