Global EMS leader Jabil has integrated ViTrox's V-ONE Digital Factory Solution across its SMT production lines, enabling engineers to manage multiple automated optical inspection (AOI) systems remotely from a centralized control tower.
The Problem: Floor-Level Troubleshooting at Scale
Before V-ONE, Jabil's engineers had to be physically stationed at individual AOI machines for programming adjustments and troubleshooting. With dozens of production lines, this created:
- Bottlenecks when multiple machines needed attention simultaneously
- No centralized visibility into cross-line quality metrics
- Delayed response to inspection alerts during shift changes
The Solution: Centralized Digital Control
V-ONE transforms this workflow with:
Remote AOI Programming: Engineers manage operations across 5-8 machines simultaneously from a central location — a fundamental economics change for quality assurance staffing.
Real-Time Quality Analytics:
- FPPM/DPPM tracking against daily benchmarks
- Instant equipment status visibility across all lines
- Historical trend analysis to catch process drift before yield impact
Collaborative 3D Review (VVTS): Engineers and technicians concurrently review 3D inspection images and golden references, speeding up defect classification.
Why This Matters for Hardware Teams
As EMS providers invest in AI-powered inspection, the quality bar for incoming PCBs rises. Modern AOI systems detect fabrication defects that older equipment missed:
- Micro-scratches on solder mask affecting paste deposition
- Subtle copper roughness variations impacting solderability
- Dimensional variations in pad geometry
- Surface contamination invisible to standard inspection
"V-ONE's remote AOI programming has been a game-changer, allowing us to manage multiple lines centrally and reduce our troubleshooting time" — Justin Barr, Operations Director at Jabil
Industry 4.0 Implications
This deployment represents the broader shift toward:
- Data-driven process control — preventive corrections before defect rates spike
- Reduced false call rates — ML algorithms validate genuine defects vs. false positives
- Full traceability — digital records tied to board serial numbers (required by IATF 16949, AS9100)
Source: PCB Directory, May 28, 2026
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