Blog: Inspection Matters

Join Mek at IPC Apex 2026

March 5, 2026
Join Mek at IPC Apex 2026

We’re heading back to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2026, and we’d like to invite you to visit us at Booth 1614 from March 17–19. As manufacturers face increasing demands for high-density, high-mix production, our focus this year is on demonstrating how our AOI systems monitor the entire assembly process—from start to finish—more efficiently. Featured Systems: SpectorBOX X1: A dedicated bottom up AOI solution for precise 3D inspection of complex through-hole assemblies. VeriSpector: An assembly…
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SMT House Named MEK Distributor of the Year

March 3, 2026
SMT House Named MEK Distributor of the Year

MEK is proud to announce that SMT House has been awarded our Distributor of the Year title, a recognition reserved for partners who demonstrate exceptional performance, unwavering commitment to customers, and outstanding collaboration with our team. MEK Sales Director Shoich Rashed presented the award to Matti Luotola , Business Manager at SMT Renting. Matti works closely with both customers and the MEK team and is known for his practical approach, responsiveness, and steady enthusiasm. This year’s…
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Upgrading AOI Systems to Match High-Complexity Production

February 25, 2026
Upgrading AOI Systems to Match High-Complexity Production

The electronics market is driving a rapid increase in component complexity and PCB density. Telecom, data-centre, and automotive assemblies now routinely include large BGAs, high-pin-count connectors, mixed-height components, and tight fine-pitch layouts. These trends challenge traditional inspection methods and require AOI systems that deliver high accuracy, high throughput, and robust defect coverage. Modern AOI is no longer limited to 2D imaging. Today’s production lines rely on hybrid 2D/3D AOI, AI-based defect classification, and inline inspection…
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Meet Thuy, New Financial Officer at MEK Europe

February 16, 2026
Meet Thuy, New Financial Officer at MEK Europe

We’re delighted to welcome Thuy to MEK Europe, where she has recently joined the team as Financial Officer. Originally born in Vietnam, Thuy moved to the Netherlands at the age of 15 and has since built a career in finance. She studied Business Economics before beginning her professional journey at Laurus N.V., one of the Netherlands’ leading food retail companies. From there, she spent four years developing her expertise at ERICO Europe B.V., a global…
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Innovation in Action: Mek Recognised with ITEA Award of Excellence for Explainable AI

February 10, 2026
Innovation in Action: Mek Recognised with ITEA Award of Excellence for Explainable AI

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in the mission to make Artificial Intelligence more human-centred. Following our update in May 2025 regarding the successful completion of the EXPLAIN project, we have more news to share: the project was officially honoured with the ITEA Award of Excellence for Innovation during a ceremony in Estoril, Portugal, late last year. To put the scale of this win into context, the ITEA program (the Eureka Cluster on software innovation) manages a vast global…
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DVC Electronics Raises Inspection Precision with Mek 3D AOI

January 20, 2026
DVC Electronics Raises Inspection Precision with Mek 3D AOI

Published in SMT Today in February 2026 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,…
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Inspect Smarter: MEK AOI at Southern Manufacturing 2026

January 13, 2026
Inspect Smarter: MEK AOI at Southern Manufacturing 2026

MEK will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show 2026, running 3–5 February at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, on the Gen3 stand (C100). Visitors can see the Marantz iSpector JDz 650L inline AOI system in action, a versatile and affordable platform capable of inspecting complex assemblies quickly and accurately. At the heart of MEK’s offering is the flagship full 3D AOI with AI,  one of the most advanced inspection solutions available….
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Productronica 2025: Mek Makes a Strong Impression

December 15, 2025
Productronica 2025: Mek Makes a Strong Impression

A few weeks ago, the Mek team headed to Munich for Productronica — the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production. This year’s event was bigger than ever, with over 1,600 exhibitors and a 20% increase in visitors, surpassing 47,000 attendees. Among them, our stand welcomed a good contingent from Germany — naturally — followed closely by visitors from Italy, reflecting the official figures reported by the organisers. After a hectic setup day…
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Mek to Unveil Next-Generation 3D THT AOI at Productronica 2025

October 22, 2025
Mek to Unveil Next-Generation 3D THT AOI at Productronica 2025

Mek will be exhibiting at Productronica 2025 in Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production, taking place 18 – 21 November. You’ll find us in Hall A2, Stand 500, where we’ll be showcasing our latest innovations in Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) technology. World Premiere: 3D THT Bottom-Up AOI The main highlight of our stand this year will be the launch of a brand new 3D THT…
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Mek Highlights Dual-Sided AOI Innovation at Productronica India 2025

October 20, 2025
Mek Highlights Dual-Sided AOI Innovation at Productronica India 2025

At this year’s recent Productronica India, Techmezine’s Ila Sharma caught up with Mek Sales Director Shoich Rashed and Snehal Nijadkar,  MD of ACD Renaissance, Mek’s distributor in India, to discuss the company’s latest inspection solutions and its growing success in the Indian electronics manufacturing market. Representing ACD Renaissance, Snehal introduced the company’s comprehensive offering of end-to-end manufacturing solutions — from pick and place to inspection, semiconductor packaging, and cleanroom technologies — backed by world-leading principals…
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