Harald Eppinger, Managing Director

On a quest to become more cost-efficient yet deliver high-quality results, KY supports and uplifts organizations that are inclined toward infrastructures and solutions with an automated production workflow that incorporates 3D measurement technology. Utilizing measurement data from production process quality, KY enhances the quality of manufacturing, rightly upholding the vision of its founder. The company’s portfolio of solutions diversifies across Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technologies, building a strong foundation for its Automatic Pin Inspection (API) Press fit bit offering. In conjunction with API, KY applies Machining Optical Inspection (MOI) to any mechanical production or assembly process, be it fuel cell manufacturing or molding process or a variety of other SMT operations. “API and MOI collectively nurture a transparent production process that assures quality and precision while reducing manufacturing costs significantly,” states Eppinger.

KY leverages SMT technology, combined with Foreign Material Inspection (FMI) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Warp Compensation solution, to assist users in integrating different machines together, while conducting data analysis and process optimization to unleash the true potential of defect detection standards. Reaping the rewards of its SPI specialization, KY currently offers about 15,000 Machine Vision systems to its clients. As a market leader in machine vision, KY boasts a strong team of domain experts that help clients stay ahead of the competitive curve.

In an attempt to realize the true potential of Industry 4.0 via robust 3D Measurement Data, KY emphasizes the need for effective communication among machines through the exchange of information alone. Through this approach, KY has successfully brought in stability to industrial processes, while reducing the overall production costs. The company has further empowered clients across the manufacturing domain to increase their work-floor productivity and achieve organizational objectives. For example, KY’s Meister series—the leader IC Packaging solution—bridges the gap between PCB operations and semiconductor applications; it helps clients suffice the need for super small, dense applications in manufacturing processes.

Added to that, KY is focused on enhancing the quality of the end-products for companies across the automotive industry. Leveraging its API, KY has successfully developed a measurement technology for clients’ automotive applications. “Currently, KY is aiming to improve its offerings in accordance with the requirements of clients, thereby maintain its position as the go-to machine vision solution provider globally,” adds Eppinger. The company believes in enabling machines to communicate with machines, effectively minimizing errors related to human-oversight through machine learning capabilities. To further enhance its machine vision capabilities, KY traverses on the idea of ‘listening to the customers than just the market requirement,’ effectively bolstering the manufacturing initiatives of its clients.