Sell machine vision to your boss
Most engineers start to investigate machine-vision systems when defect rates exceed a limit, when management needs real-time production-quality information, or when production line speeds exceed those a human inspector can work with. It's easy to assume that if an inspector can catch defects such as misplaced components, missing solder paste, and poor solder connections, then a machine-vision s...

Test line cards in the loop
Is functional test necessary?
Periodic checks attest to accuracy