Inspectis news 2026: stainless-steel micro probe, ESD PCB holder and ProX 8.4

What is new at Inspectis?

The Swedish manufacturer Inspectis announced four new products in September 2026. Two concern the hardware at the inspection station, one the ProX software, and one is a preview of automated optical inspection. All four complement the existing Inspectis range of digital microscopes, stands and BGA inspection systems.

What does the new stainless-steel micro probe offer for BGA inspection?

The new Micro Size Optical Probe Tip is a probe for the Inspectis BGA inspection system. It is made of stainless steel and therefore more robust, while remaining compact enough to fit into the narrow gaps beneath small BGA packages. According to Inspectis, the improved optics deliver sharper and more detailed images of the solder joints.

In optical BGA inspection, a probe looks sideways under the component at a 90-degree angle. This makes it possible to assess the shape and wetting of the outer solder balls without destroying the assembly. The smaller the packages and gaps become, the slimmer the probe has to be, and the more it is stressed when placed against the assembly.

• Stainless steel instead of a delicate design: less vulnerable when the probe is changed and positioned frequently.
• Micro size: reaches the narrow gaps beneath today's small BGA packages.
• Better optics: sharper images make it easier to assess solder quality and spot defects.

What is the new ESD-protected PCB holder for?

The Inspectis PCB holder anchors and stabilises circuit boards during optical inspection, precision soldering, rework and transfer between workstations. It is ESD-protected, can be adjusted quickly to different board widths and mounts on Inspectis baseplates as well as on standard microscope stands.

• Width adjustment: ball-bearing slider with position-lock lever for quick changes to other board widths.
• Repeatable position: an adjustable stopper places the board identically along the Y axis.
• Secure mounting: robust baseplate with four 150 mm M5 mounting slots.
• ESD-protected: for safe handling of sensitive components.

A fixed holder pays off above all in inspection and repair work where the same spot is approached several times: inspect first, then rework, then check again. At workstations in an EPA, the holder, like any other aid, has to be integrated into the grounding concept of the workstation.

What does version 8.4 of the ProX software bring?

ProX is the inspection and measurement software from Inspectis. Version 8.4 mainly adds a calibration check with a PDF report, sequential serial numbers for image capture and improved measuring tools. This makes the documentation of inspection results easier to trace, for example for audits and traceability.

The calibration check in particular is useful in day-to-day quality work: you can regularly prove that measurements on the digital microscope are correct without touching the existing calibration. How to assess and document solder joints is described in the guide Solder joint inspection to IPC-A-610.

When will the motorised XY system be available?

The motorised XY system from Inspectis was first shown earlier in 2026 and is due to be officially launched at electronica 2026 in November in Munich. It extends the Inspectis platform towards automated optical inspection: the circuit board is moved under the camera by motor instead of by hand.

Inspectis has not yet published technical data, prices or a delivery date. If you want to work with motorised movement today, the shop offers the XYZ motion control module for the Inspectis software and the matching PCB holder for the motorised stage.

How do you get the new products from A1-ESD?

As an Inspectis dealer, we carry the existing range in our shop. For new products that are not yet listed individually, such as the new PCB holder or the motorised XY system, we will prepare a quote on request as soon as Inspectis announces prices and delivery dates.

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