Next-Gen Measurement Solutions for Electronics

Next-gen measurement of electronic parts

Zollner Elektronik AG, based in Zandt, Germany, is a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services. The company specializes in the complete contract manufacturing of electronic assemblies, devices, and systems. This includes everything from development and PCB assembly to test concepts. For quality assurance, Zollner relies on ZEISS technology and was one of the pilot customers for ZEISS O-INSPECT duo.

Strict standards and complex components

Zollner operates in seven industries, including automotive and medical technology, adhering to strict laws and standards for product reliability and safety. On top of this, the diverse product range presents unique inspection challenges. “We have both very small components in the micrometer range and complex systems requiring geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T),” explains Michael Zeller, Senior Manager Test Equipment Monitoring & Measurement Technology at Zollner. To meet these challenges, Zollner uses diverse technologies for different components: the coordinate measuring machine for stable workpieces, ZEISS O-DETECT for parts that may deform under probe force, and ZEISS microscopes for detailed material analysis to identify small defects or contaminants.

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Measuring machine and microscope in one

ZEISS O-INSPECT duo combines two technologies in one single product and provides a solution for both, microscopy and metrology with optical and tactile measurements. The system offers a non-destructive inspection solution for large workpieces or for many small parts, capturing even the smallest details at once. By performing measurement and inspection tasks on the same device, you can reduce setup times and free up floorspace at your facility. The integration of two specialized software solutions, ZEISS CALYPSO for metrology and ZEISS ZEN core for microscopy, delivers unique benefits and helps to automate workflows.

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Software solutions for global quality assurance

Zollner employs the metrology software ZEISS CALYPSO for both optical and tactile coordinate measurement technology. All measurement data is securely stored on a central server, enabling access from all 25 locations worldwide through the software ZEISS PiWeb. This integrated approach allows Zollner to maintain rigorous quality assurance across all operations.

“A major advantage of the software ZEISS CALYPSO is, that it is updated frequently, which means that we are always up to date with the latest standards and can incorporate them into our measurements.”

Michael Zeller
Senior Manager Test Equipment Monitoring & Measurement Technology at Zollner Elektronik AG

New 2-in-1 solution combining microscopy and metrology

Zollner was among the first pilot customers for ZEISS O-INSPECT duo, which combines microscopy and metrology with optical and tactile measurement in a single device. This allows for more efficient measurement and inspection tasks. The system excels at detecting small features on circuit boards. The two software products make even the smallest details visible. For Zollner, a key advantage is its large measurement volume, enabling examination of bigger components without cutting samples. This capability enhances Zollner’s quality assurance processes while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in inspecting electronic components.

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Next-Gen Measurement of Electronic Parts

Measuring machine and microscope in one

Master your quality data worldwide