1. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) in High-Density SMT Packaging
Deployed within compact AOI machines to inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs) and surface-mount technology (SMT) assemblies. The lens is mounted directly above the conveyor line. By leveraging the extremely short minimal object distance (M.O.D. of 0.08 m), the optical head can be positioned exceptionally close to the PCB, reducing the overall vertical footprint of the inspection machine. The 12.00 MP optical class and minimal pixel pitch of 2.20 µm provide the high spatial resolution required to reliably detect microscopic solder bridges, insufficient wetting, or tombstoning on ultra-miniature components like 01005 resistors.
Problem SolvedOvercomes stringent spatial constraints in high-density electronics manufacturing by allowing the camera to be mounted close to the target (80 mm) without sacrificing the extreme resolving power (2.20 µm) needed to identify single-micron soldering defects.
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)0.08 m M.O.D.2.20 µm minimal pixel pitch12.00 MP resolutionSurface-Mount Technology (SMT)
2. High-Speed Medical Device Cannula and Bevel Inspection
Integrated into continuous-motion medical device assembly lines to inspect the structural integrity and bevel angles of stainless steel hypodermic needles. The fast F2.8 aperture maximizes light transmission, permitting ultra-short strobe exposures to eliminate motion blur on fast-moving parts. Furthermore, because this lens has no internal IR cut filter or IR correction, it can be paired with near-infrared (NIR) backlighting systems to produce high-contrast, glare-free silhouettes of the highly reflective metallic needle tips.
Problem SolvedEliminates the false acceptance of microscopic burrs or blunt tips in high-throughput lines. The lack of an IR cut filter enables specialized NIR contrast imaging, while the F2.8 aperture ensures enough light reaches the 2/3" sensor during microsecond exposure times.
Medical device inspectionF2.8 apertureNo IR cut filterNear-Infrared (NIR) backlighting2/3" image circle
3. Dimensional Metrology for Precision Aerospace Fasteners
Utilized in an automated, non-contact dimensional metrology station to measure the thread pitch, root radius, and overall length of aerospace-grade titanium fasteners. The 12.0 mm focal length and 40.3° x 30.8° angle of view provide a field of view wide enough to capture the entire fastener in a single frame when mounted at a short distance. The automated system stops the lens down to F16 to maximize the depth of field, keeping both the peak of the threads and the cylindrical body in sharp optical focus for highly accurate, sub-pixel edge detection algorithms.
Problem SolvedSolves the challenge of accurately measuring the complex 3D geometry of threaded cylindrical parts in a single 2D vision pass. It achieves this by utilizing the F2.8-16 aperture range to maximize depth of field (at F16), eliminating the need for expensive multi-camera setups or moving focal planes.
Dimensional metrologyF16 aperture (Depth of Field)12.0 mm focal lengthAngle of view 40.3° x 30.8°Sub-pixel edge detection
