With hundreds of components mounted on to PCBs, it is crucial that (at least) batch inspection takes place, especially if the boards are new lines. A combination of different material (solders) and technology (including placement systems) result in different defects such as non wetting of the toe, paste alignment, popcorn cracking, cracked joints and poor reflow etc. The Lynx stereo inspection microscope allows for easy inspection of SMT / PCB, with a range of accessories to further simplify the inspection.