Laboratory Services

In today’s high-tech industries, knowledge makes the difference. Universal Instruments’ Advanced Process Laboratory is perfectly positioned to deliver the expertise needed to maximize competitive advantage.

Founded in 1987, the AP Lab has earned global respect as a valuable knowledge resource, helping manufacturers worldwide to improve yield, achieve continuous process improvements, and optimize product reliability and lifecycle. By co-operating with our best-in-class partners from DEK Printing Machines, Vitronics Soltec, and OK International, we are able to provide the equipment and technical support to achieve the most comprehensive full-process solution for your manufacturing challenges. We also play a leading role in the greater electronics community, organizing research consortia, and building partnerships with academic and industry experts to identify and develop new and emerging technologies - those that will take electronic assembly far into the future.

Services

• Research
• Development
• Knowledge Transfer and Training
• Process Audits and Support
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Prototyping

Capabilities

• State of the art production equipment, including:
• Screen printing
• Component placement
• Underfill dispense
• Reflow
• Rework including:

-- BGA and CSP
-- Laser measurement

• Complete analytical laboratory

Advanced Process Lab, Binghamton, NY, USA

Universal’s initial lab based in the US has a world renowned reputation for problem solving excellence.

Advanced Process Lab, Shanghai, China

Universal’s lab based in China is an extension of the US-based lab and provides local support to our Asian customers.

APL Process Support

The most cost-effective route to a streamlined, efficient assembly flow is Universal’s APL Process Audit and Support services.

APL Failure Analysis

React swiftly and decisively to field failures by rectifying the root cause and securing your reputation.

AREA Consortium

Sponsored by Universal Instruments, this consortium contains members from several of the industry’s leading companies.

White Papers

A collection of technical papers to help you keep up with the ever-evolving electronics assembly industry.