Founded in 1987 and located in Nivelles, Belgium, DVC has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable electronic manufacturing services — from initial specification and development through prototyping, production, and PCB testing.
The company works in different domains, such as: HVAC, automotive, railway, medical, energy, industry, military and space sectors. — always with a focus on reliability, quality, innovation and futureproofing.
The company’s philosophy is guided by sustainability, continuous improvement, and responsible design, with teams trained to deliver excellence while minimising waste and environmental impact.
The AOI Challenge: Repeatability and Solder Defects
As production volumes increase and designs become more complex, DVC’s existing 2D desktop inspection system was no longer adequate. “Improving the quality of our products was our main goal, but we also needed to save time on high-volume boards,” explains the team.
Two main challenges drove the search for a new AOI solution. First, inspection results varied between operators, making consistent quality difficult to achieve. Second, solder defects occasionally escaped detection, creating risks in both prototypes and high-volume runs. On top of this, customers were requesting more specific measurements, which the legacy system could not reliably provide. DVC needed an AOI system capable of delivering repeatable, accurate inspection results for both prototype and production boards.
The Solution: Mek ISO-Spector M2A 3D AOI
DVC first learned about Mek AOI systems through Partnertec, Mek’s Benelux distributor. What impressed them most about the ISO-Spector M2A 3D AOI were the accuracy and consistency of the solder joint inspections, the system’s AI capabilities and future vision, and Mek’s responsive after-sales support.
Before purchase, Mek provided a test system for several months, enabling DVC engineers to learn the software, evaluate performance, and configure it for their specific production requirements. “When we received the final machine, integration into our production lines went smoothly,” the team recalls.
DVCs’ ISO-Spector M2A now operates off-line, supporting two SMT production lines and inspecting both prototype and high-volume PCBAs. It accommodates a broad range of components, from 01005 chips to large connectors and 15 mm-high parts, as well as tailor-made components and specific solder-mask surfaces on high-volume boards.
Thanks to its AI-driven programming software, EZPro, inspection results are consistent regardless of whether a beginner or expert programs the machine. The AI continuously learns from process variations, good and defective solder joints, and its own previous decisions, adapting its defect-detection strategy for different components and solder shapes. Built-in routines also help prevent operator programming mistakes, ensuring repeatable, reliable results.
The Results: Quality, Analysis, and Traceability
Since installing the ISO-Spector M2A, DVC has observed a reduction in solder defects and improved failure-cause analysis. The system’s ability to perform detailed 3D measurements and learn from production data allows the team to identify issues that previously went unnoticed, including PCB footprint design problems contributing to failures.
The AOI also supports traceability improvements. By linking serial numbers through panel indexes, barcodes scanned on the first side of a board do not need to be rescanned on the second side, saving time and simplifying inspection workflows. While detailed efficiency data is still being gathered, the traceability improvements are already providing measurable time savings on high-volume production.
DVC highlights the intuitive nature of several system interfaces, particularly the Simulator, followed by EzPro, NVI and EPM. They have also suggested enhancements, such as safe-guard alerts and the ability to separate polarized and non-polarized chips into two groups — ideas that Mek has welcomed for future consideration
DVC emphasizes Mek’s timely, proactive, and solution-oriented support. “We receive good training and support, and questions are answered quickly,” they report. Even as “quite demanding” customers, they are satisfied with the ISO-Spector M2A’s performance and reliability, and give a strong endorsement: “We’d recommend it.”
By upgrading from a legacy 2D inspection system to the ISO-Spector M2A 3D AOI, DVC has strengthened inspection consistency, measurement capability, and traceability, laying the foundation for higher quality and efficiency across both prototype and volume production. Their experience demonstrates how a carefully implemented 3D AOI, supported by AI and responsive service, can deliver measurable improvements in electronics manufacturing.
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