GOEPEL Electronic Drives Quality Control in SMT Manufacturing with Imagers from Kopin Corp.
June 16 2020 - 7:30AM
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Forth Dimension Displays Supplies Leading
German SMT Inspection Equipment Manufacturer
Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of
high-resolution microdisplays and microdisplay subassemblies, today
announced that Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) and matching LED
drivers from its wholly-owned subsidiary, Forth Dimension Displays
Limited (ForthDD), have been chosen for integration into GOEPEL
electronic GmbH (GOEPEL) 3D AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and
3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) products. GOEPEL, based in
Germany, is a leading inline inspection equipment manufacturer for
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines.
The 3D SPI measures solder paste in all three dimensions, on
every PCB in real time, enabling improved yields and product
quality while reducing waste and cost. The SLM projects structured
light onto the PCB being inspected by the 3D SPI machine. The
soldering quality of the assembled PCB is inspected by 3D AOI by a
similar process. ForthDD’s SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels) .88’ diagonal
microdisplay utilizing Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal is a fast
switching, all digital, high performance reflective SLM product.
Designed for inline 3D inspection applications, the newly released
SXGA-R12 drive board has a smaller form factor with matching M137
LED driver.
André Hacke, Manager R&D in the Inspection Solutions
Division of GOEPEL said, “We are very pleased to have integrated
ForthDD’s SLMs and LED drivers into our 3D AOI and SPI systems. The
increasing importance of electronics in the automotive industry and
its demand for zero failure rates are key drivers of quality
control in SMT lines. Improvements in the performance of our
systems, with the help of ForthDD’s products, is paramount to meet
the demands of the industry.”
Greg Truman, CEO of ForthDD said, “We are excited that our
efforts to significantly reduce the product size, while adding
additional functionalities, have helped GOEPEL to improve its
system. ForthDD is the leading supplier of microdisplays for the 3D
SPI, 3D AOI and 3D metrology markets. ForthDD’s microdisplays
enable transformation of the traditional 2D AOI and SPI equipment
to 3D inspection equipment. Published market research reports
forecast that the 3D AOI market and 3D SPI will grow by
approximately 16% annually to $1.35B by 2024.”
About GOEPEL Electronic
GOEPEL Electronic is one of the world’s leading suppliers of
Embedded JTAG Solutions (including JTAG/Boundary Scan Test
Equipment), Automotive Test Solutions and Automated Optical and
X-Ray Inspection equipment (AOI, AXI, and SPI systems) for the test
and inspection of printed circuit board assemblies. It is our
mission to provide intelligent solutions to challenging customer
test applications and problems through high technical prowess,
creativity, and innovation, combined with exceptional customer
service and support. Find out more at www.goepel.com
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer and provider of
innovative wearable technologies and critical components for
integration into wearable computing systems for military,
industrial and consumer products. Kopin’s technology portfolio
includes ultra-small displays, optics, speech enhancement
technology, voice-interface and hands-free control software,
low-power ASICs, and ergonomically designed smart headset reference
systems. Kopin’s proprietary components and technology are
protected by more than 300 global patents and patents pending. For
more information, please visit Kopin’s website at
www.kopin.com.
About Forth Dimension Displays Limited
Forth Dimension Displays has been a wholly owned subsidiary of
Kopin Corporation since its acquisition in January 2011. Based in
near Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, the company focuses on the design,
development, manufacture and sale of microdisplays and SLMs
(Spatial Light Modulators) for professional and technical markets.
One of its major markets is the 3D inspection of SMT PCBs where it
supplies its metrology-dedicated SLM products to market leading
customers in Germany, South Korea, Japan and China.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”), which are subject to the safe harbor created by
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as of the date made, and advise readers that these forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
certain risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions by us that
are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements may
include statements with respect to: our belief that ForthDD’s
microdisplays enable transformation of the traditional 2D AOI and
SPI equipment to 3D inspection equipment; and published market
research reports forecast that the 3D AOI market and 3D SPI will
grow by approximately 16% annually to $1.35B by 2024. Various
factors, some of which are beyond our control, could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied
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and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from
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and cause results to differ materially from management's
expectations are described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors; Part
II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations; and other parts of our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, or
as updated from time to time in the Company’s Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.
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Press Relations & Marketing Forth Dimension Displays Limited
Dr. Henning Molsen, +49 (0) 173 5195795, Sales@forthdd.com
GÖPEL electronic GmbH Matthias Müller, +49 (0) 3641 6896 739,
m.mueller@goepel.com
Investor Relations Kopin Corporation Richard Sneider, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer, 508-870-5959, rsneider@kopin.com or
Market Street Partners Joann Horne, 415-445-3233
JHorne@marketstreetpartners.com
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