Blog: Inspection Matters

Evaluating Mek AOI Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Live Virtual Demos

June 1, 2026
Evaluating Mek AOI Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Live Virtual Demos

For most electronics manufacturing engineers, time and budget constraints often make traveling for equipment demonstrations a luxury few can afford. Yet, investing in a new AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) or SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) system is a critical decision that requires more than just a brochure or a generic video. At Mek (Marantz Electronics), we’ve bridged the gap between our Netherlands showroom and your facility, wherever you are in the world. Real-World Testing: Your Boards,…
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Expanding Technical Support: Saša Borak Joins Mek as Sales Engineer

April 27, 2026

To meet the growing technical demands of our global customer base, Mek is expanding its engineering team. We are pleased to welcome Saša as our new Sales Engineer, based in Tilburg, Netherlands. Saša’s role is centered on providing high-level technical support for our AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) solutions. Working across the EMEA and US regions, he will be responsible for advising on product applications, ensuring that our inspection technology is…
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Reflections on IPC APEX EXPO 2026

March 26, 2026
Reflections on IPC APEX EXPO 2026

Mek (Marantz Electronics) has returned from last week’s IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim. With a reported turnout of around 9,000 attendees, the event provided a solid opportunity to touch base with the industry and gauge the current direction of North American manufacturing. The show itself was steady, and for our team, it was a productive three days of reconnecting with long-time partners and meeting new faces looking to solve real-world inspection challenges. The Ongoing Relevance…
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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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