Product Overview
About the Neptune C+ 3D Dispense Process Inspection System
The Neptune C+ is Koh Young’s 3D dispense process inspection system, and the first inline solution to measure the thickness of transparent and translucent material rather than only confirming its presence. Contact us to arrange a consultation.
L.I.F.T. Technology
Laser Interferometry for Fluid Tomography uses near-infrared light and low-coherence interferometry to capture images through multiple layers of a fluid structure, wet or dry, regardless of transparency.
Measured to One Micron
The Neptune C+ resolves 1 micron axially across a depth range of 10 microns to 3.5 millimetres, and detects bubbles down to 200 microns and splash marks down to 100 microns.
Coating, Underfill and Glue
Thickness measurement covers conformal coating, underfill, LED lens glue and the spaces between IC leads — the transparent materials a 2D camera check cannot resolve.
Neptune C+
Conformal coatings isolate and protect electronics, but if the coating is too thin or defective – failure. Koh Young LIFT technology (Laser Interferometry for Fluid Tomography) delivers non-destructive 3D inspection to precisely measure and inspect fluids – wet or dry.
Overview
Conformal coatings isolate and protect electronics, but if the coating is too thin or defective – failure. Koh Young LIFT technology (Laser Interferometry for Fluid Tomography) delivers non-destructive 3D inspection to precisely measure and inspect fluids – wet or dry.
FEATURES
Most optical systems use UV light to inspect the surface for presence and gauges to measure material thickness in a particular spot, which does not provide the accuracy and repeatability needed. Inspecting transparent materials proved to be a challenge due to the laser’s shallow penetration depth and elapsed time. Traditional laser-confocal or electron microscope systems measure three-dimensional shapes. Koh Young’s revolutionary Neptune C+ provides the ultimate solution to these challenges.
Dispense Process Inspection
Dispense Process Inspection (DPI) refers to the automated inspection of dispensing processes in manufacturing, where materials such as adhesives, coatings, sealants, or solder paste are applied to components or substrates. This inspection is crucial in various industries, including electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly, and pharmaceuticals, to ensure that the dispensed material meets precise specifications for volume, placement, and pattern.
SOLUTIONS
Koh Young America offers advanced solutions for Dispense Process Inspection (DPI) tailored to meet the rigorous demands of modern manufacturing processes. These solutions are designed to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of dispensing applications across a wide range of industries, including electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging state-of-the-art vision systems and sophisticated software algorithms, Koh Young’s DPI technology meticulously inspects the volume, placement, and pattern of materials dispensed onto components or substrates.
applications
Dispense Process Inspection (DPI) is essential across various sectors, ensuring precision and quality in material application. In electronics, it guarantees accurate solder paste placement and adhesive distribution, critical for device functionality. Automotive assembly benefits from DPI through precise sealant and adhesive applications, enhancing vehicle durability. The pharmaceutical sector relies on DPI for accurate medication dosing, vital for patient safety. In aerospace, DPI’s role in applying adhesives and coatings is crucial for component safety and performance. Across these industries, DPI enhances production quality, efficiency, and compliance, marking its significance in modern manufacturing.
BENEFITS
Koh Young’s Dispense Process Inspection (DPI) technology offers a suite of benefits crucial for manufacturers aiming to enhance dispensing accuracy, reduce waste, and boost production efficiency. Leveraging advanced imaging and precise measurement capabilities, it ensures the highest levels of precision in material application, crucial across industries like electronics and automotive. This technology minimizes the need for rework and material wastage, directly translating to cost savings and sustainability. Additionally, Koh Young’s DPI enhances product quality and reliability, essential for customer satisfaction and competitive advantage. With user-friendly interfaces and easy integration into existing production lines, it simplifies adoption and maximizes operational effectiveness. Furthermore, it supports compliance with industry standards, making it a comprehensive solution for optimizing manufacturing processes and achieving superior outcomes.
- Revolutionary True 3D In-line Dispensing Process Inspection (DPI) with a Thickness Measurement Solution based on Patented Technologies
Neptune C+
Conformal coating protects and isolates electronic circuitry from moisture, debris, corrosion, and shock, plus it adds mechanical stability to reduce failures and improve reliability. It is a technique widely used in the automotive, LED, military, aerospace, medical, and mobile industries.
Most optical systems use UV light to inspect the surface for presence and gauges to measure material thickness in a particular spot, which does not provide the accuracy and repeatability needed. Inspecting transparent materials proved to be a challenge due to the laser’s shallow penetration depth and elapsed time. Traditional laser-confocal or electron microscope systems measure three-dimensional shapes. Koh Young’s revolutionary Neptune C+ provides the ultimate solution to these challenges.
Our 3D Inspection Technology is allowing customers the flexibility to improve their manufacturing capabilities and output performance.
With over 20+ years of experience the electronics industry, Koh Young offers our customers a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
We believe in putting our customers first no matter what. Our dedicated team are on hand to provide advice and support.
TRUE 3d
The Neptune C+ is the industry’s first 3D in-line DPI and thickness measurement solution for transparent material inspection. The system allows manufacturers to explore the depths of its process and accurately identify defects with 2D, 3D, and cross-section views.
The system accurately measures materials for coverage, thickness, and consistency with user-defined threshold settings. It also inspects bubbles and other defects as small as 200-microns, even inspecting “keep out” areas for 100-micron splash marks.
L.I.F.T. Technology – PATENTED
The Koh Young L.I.F.T. technology delivers non-destructive 3D inspection to precisely measure and inspect fluids that are wet or dry. Based on low-coherence interferometry, L.I.F.T. employs Near Infrared (NIR) Light to capture images through multiple layers of a fluid structure regardless of transparency. This patented technology provides the most accurate and reliable 3D inspection across any surface – smooth, uneven, or rough.
Ai Power
With its proprietary machine learning technology, the Neptune C+ offers enhanced inspection capabilities enabling autonomous bubble inspection without teaching and endless tuning.
flexibility
Not limited to conformal coating, the Neptune C+ measures underfill, epoxy, bonding, glue, and more to deliver an accurate measurement of transparent, translucent, and pigmented materials. The system is currently suited for acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, water-based, UV-cure, and hybrid coatings with additional materials being investigated. The Neptune C+ handles several types of applications from research labs to high volume production.
innovative software
The Neptune C+ programming software provides a hands-on user interface, which emulates a simple raster graphics editor to allow intuitive programming with great flexibility.
Programming is further simplified with our wizard-based graphical user interface. All parameters can be adjusted for quick setup and fast changeovers.
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