Electricity + Control November 2018

IIOT + INDUSTRY 4.0

Improve quality control processes using a digital microscope In the electronics quality control (QC) process visual product inspections are often performed, where every product is ex- amined visually, often using a microscope, before the product is sold into the external market. Inspectors are provided with lists and descriptions of unacceptable product defects such as cracks or surface blemishes. Using a digital microscope, inspectors can detect product defects much more quickly by checking the magnified boards in full HD image quality. A digi- tal microscope can also be used to save and share image doc- uments for discussion with colleagues and to show custom- ers. This provides product safety for customers and clarifies any quality discussions between inspectors. Benefits for quality control There are multiple stages in PCB assembly where a digital microscope could be valuable in the detection of quality is- sues, these include: inspecting wires on a bare board, solder paste inspection, checking the placement of components on the board, or a post reflow check. Using digital microscopes to control process output also paves the way for using dedicated measurement software, enabling inspectors to perform easy and accurate measure- ments with simple point and click software. It can measure basic geometric figures and perform measurements on cap- tured images with no computer required. An agile generation of digital microscopes fromTAGARNO. The latest generation of digital microscopes from Danish company TAGARNO allows users to constantly update the mi- croscope with new options and apps. This helps to improve work quality by adding features such as measurements possibil- ities, golden sample comparisons and verification lines. TAGARNO offers specialised digital microscopes for use in a range of processes within the electronics industry, quality control and documentation being of the most rewarding ap- plications. Enquiries: Sabrina Svane. Email ss@tagarno.com

IoT more accessible and practical for SA companies The booked out Powering the IoT Revolution Conference, hosted by specialist Libelium and Vodacom on 23 October 2018, has been hailed an eye-opening success. The event was booked out before registrations closed and the partners wel- comed a diversity of industry stakeholders who revelled at the chance to explore the opportunities for monetising IoT and applying IoT technologies in the real world.

(Left to right: Guido De Jager (Industrial Security Architect) AVeS Cyber Security; Charl Ueckermann (Chief Execution Officer) IP Soft Distribution; Fernando Rausell (Sales Area Manager for Smart Cities, Industry and e-Health: Iberia, LATAM and Africa) Libelium; Javier Gabas (Sales Area Manager for Agriculture, Water, Environment, Education & Research: Asia, Pacific, Africa, CIS) Libelium