Industrial technology
Optical inspection
Optical inspection in electronics manufacturing, quality assurance and research requires equipment with defined magnification, reproducible image quality and a stable mechanical structure. The range covers digital hand microscopes (Dino-Lite EDGE), stereomicroscopes (Vision Lynx EVO, Zeiss Stemi 305/508, Mantis Elite), digital and video microscopes (Vision EVO CAM II), stands from 4H Jena, Pulch & Lorenz and Zeiss, cold light sources (Schott, Starlight, Zeiss) as well as lenses, eyepieces and hand magnifiers from Eschenbach.
The product range extends from a simple handheld USB device for spot checks to a fully equipped stereo workstation with ergonomic stand, motorised focusing and an external cold light source for continuous inspection. Stands and illumination components are combinable across manufacturers provided objective diameter and connection geometry match.
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How to choose Optical inspection
What matters when choosing: properties, comparison and typical applications.
Technical features by device class
System comparison and selection criteria
| Device class | Magnification | Image output | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino-Lite EDGE USB | variable, up to approx. 220x | PC/monitor via USB | Spot checks, field inspection, documentation |
| Stereomicroscope (Zeiss Stemi / Vision Lynx EVO) | 6.5x-45x (zoom) | Eyepieces + optional camera | Solder joints, bond wires, component assembly |
| Digital microscope Vision EVO CAM II | configurable | HD/4K monitor, USB | Continuous inspection, team viewing, archiving |
| Hand magnifier (Eschenbach) | 3x-12x | Direct optics | Quick visual check, outside the laboratory |
| Cold light source (Schott / Starlight) | - | Fibre optics / goose-neck | Supplementary lighting for stereo and digital microscopes |
Typical applications
Typical applications: Solder joint and bond wire inspection in SMT manufacturing, incoming goods inspection and rework of electronic assemblies, quality control in precision mechanics and watchmaking, materials testing and surface analysis in research laboratories, and inspection of printed circuit boards, semiconductors and micro-optical components.