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Marantz Electronics Ltd / Mek Americas LLC / Mek Europe BV

AOI and SPI Mek is an industry leader in Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions.

With over 8000 machines in use worldwide, our 24-bit imaging technology is driving powerful process control and maximum production yield for Mek electronics assembly and microelectronics customers everywhere.

01/06/2026

Equipment demos are vital when investing in new AOI or SPI systems, but finding the time and budget to travel to a showroom? Not always feasible.

At Mek (Marantz Electronics), we’ve bridged the gap. You don't need to come to our Netherlands showroom; we’re bringing it directly to your screen.

Send us your own PCBs. No "perfect" factory demo boards, just real-world testing on your specific components, solder joints, and challenges.

See exactly how our AOI & SPI systems handle your unique board geometry in real-time.

Read our step-by-step guide to booking your live, interactive virtual demo:
https://buff.ly/pm5bYdB
If you want to stay updated on the latest in optical inspection technology, PCB testing insights, and virtual showroom events, hit the Follow button on our page!

26/05/2026

You don’t need an "all-singing, all-dancing" AOI system if the maths doesn't work.

A lot of AOI suppliers will happily sell you a top-of-the-range 3D AOI system, even if your production volume means it will never actually pay for itself. They sell features you'll never use, for a return you'll never see.

At Mek, we do things differently. We believe full transparency is better than a forced sale.

That’s why we built our online AOI Return On Investment Calculator with completely visible industry-standard formulas. You plug in your labour costs, throughput, and batch sizes, and it gives you an unbiased answer.

If manual inspection is genuinely more cost-effective for your current setup, the calculator will literally tell you: "The production volume is not enough to save costs."

We’d rather help you protect your bottom line than sell you the wrong machine.

Run your numbers transparently: https://buff.ly/8wryTKu

Follow Mek (Marantz Electronics) for honest, data-driven insights into SMT & THT test and inspection.

07/05/2026

Optical Precision for 01005 Components
Accuracy in AOI depends on the quality of the "eyes" of the machine. The PowerSpector JSAz 550 uses a 5MP USB3 Vision camera paired with high-resolution telecentric optics.
This setup allows for reliable inspection of 01005" components. To catch defects like lifted leads or tombstoning from every angle, the system includes 8 side-view (angular) cameras. This gives engineers full visibility of the board, even in high-density areas where components are tightly packed.

• Resolution: 15.0µm standard (6µm option available).
• Angular Cameras: 8x Digital colour USB 3.0 Vision.
• Z-Axis: 30mm stroke to focus perfectly on varying component heights.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/NH982av

27/04/2026

Team Expansion: New Sales Engineer

We are pleased to welcome Saša Borak to our Tilburg-based engineering team. Saša joins Mek as a Sales Engineer to support our growing global AOI and SPI customer base.

He brings significant technical expertise from a four-year tenure at Tesla, where he served as Lead Technician focusing on process optimisation and high-precision diagnostics.

Saša will now act as a technical bridge for our clients across the EMEA and US regions, ensuring our inspection solutions are fully integrated to maximise manufacturing yield.

Read more: https://buff.ly/q6rEaEU

21/04/2026

The PowerSpector JSAz 550 represents a total mechanical redesign of our desktop AOI platform. To accommodate larger L-size boards (up to 550mm), we have integrated a new chassis equipped with upgraded motors, drives, and spindles.
These hardware improvements ensure the system meets the increased torque and precision requirements of larger-format PCB inspection while maintaining the high-speed defect coverage of the PowerSpector line.
Find out more: https://buff.ly/Jo5sy5A

15/04/2026

High-quality AOI shouldn't be reserved only for Tier 1 manufacturers.

For many small electronics manufacturers and prototype houses, the "all-singing, all-dancing" machines are often over-spec’d and over-budget. But low volume shouldn't mean high risk.

The Mek iSpector JDz bridges that gap. It’s an entry-level, inline system designed specifically for high-mix production where quality is non-negotiable but ROI is critical.

Stop compromising on inspection. Discover affordable, repeatable AOI: https://buff.ly/ZhNj27T

26/03/2026

Reflections on IPC APEX EXPO 2026
The dust has settled in Anaheim! While the industry often focuses on massive inline automation, our time at proved there is still a clear demand for flexibility.

We had a great deal of interest in our systems, a vital tool for many UK and US manufacturers where large inline setups aren't always the right fit. Alongside this, our THT inspection solutions drew significant attention, proving that specialised through-hole quality remains a top priority for the sector.

Read our full show wrap-up here: https://buff.ly/bc7ENEr

18/03/2026

Why Bottom-Up AOI Matters Again
Through-hole technology never truly disappeared; it just became specialised. In many high-reliability applications, through-hole connectors, long leads, and mechanical components deliver robustness that surface mount alone cannot match. That’s why bottom-up AOI has regained importance: vertical imaging from the underside of populated boards can reveal solder features that top-side imaging cannot see.

Modern bottom-up AOI systems address many inspection challenges:

• precise lead base solder fillet measurement
• detection of voiding under through-hole joints
• verification of solder fill around long leads
• inspection of circumferential wetting of pads
• identification of bent or skewed pins post-wave or selective soldering

These capabilities are particularly important in automotive and industrial markets, where hidden solder defects can lead to early field failures under vibration and thermal cycling.

Find out more about our bottom-up AOI systems: https://marantz-electronics.com/tht-aoi/

16/03/2026

High-detail, flexible conformal coating inspection for reliable verification of component bodies and coatings.

Main White and high-intensity UV LED light sources for clear, precise imaging.

Coverage, Splash, and Histogram analysis provide accurate, repeatable results with low false calls.

Optimized for electronics manufacturing, assembly, and QA processes where coating integrity is critical.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/26TCdOF

05/03/2026

Heading to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2026? Make sure to visit Mek at Booth 1614.

We’ll be on-site from March 17–19, showcasing a selection of our latest solutions. Our goal is to show how you can effectively monitor your assembly from start to finish, from the flagship ISO-Spector M2 full 3D AOI to specialized 3D THT inspection with the SpectorBOX X1.

Other systems on the booth include:
• VeriSpector: For fast assembly station verification.
• PowerSpector JSAz550: High-precision inspection for compact or offline needs.

Stop by to see live demos and discuss your specific inspection challenges with our team.

https://buff.ly/UZQRtuy

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Polluxstraat 2b
Tilburg
5047RB

Telefoon

+31 40 7114111

Website

http://www.mek-europe.com/

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