The Indian company goes for the Automated Optical Inspection machine Aton
Velankani Electronics, a global leader in electronics manufacturing, has made a strategic investment in advanced Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technology by acquiring three Delvitech Aton machines. This purchase makes Velankani the first company in India to adopt the Aton AOI solution powered by Delvitech’s groundbreaking Neith software—a major step forward in quality assurance and intelligent manufacturing.
In a period of global economic uncertainty, Velankani is experiencing strong growth and expanding its capabilities to meet the increasing demands of its international customer base. The electronics market is evolving rapidly, with rising expectations for high-resolution component inspection, faster inspection times, and reduced false calls.
“That is becoming a true challenge,” says Mr. Kiron Velankani, CEO of Velankani Electronics, “but thanks to the latest Delvitech technology, we are confident we can meet these demands more effectively.”
The Aton AOI System: Innovation at the Core of 3IS
The Delvitech Aton machine is not just an inspection tool—it’s part of the broader 3IS (Innovative Intelligent Inspection Solution) ecosystem.
“We love to talk about ecosystems,” explains Roberto Gatti, CEO of Delvitech, “because it’s not just hardware—it includes cutting-edge AI-driven software, modular architecture, and a flexible design. This combination delivers industry-leading performance in optical inspection.”
Unlike traditional AOI systems, Aton is powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms that enable self-programming, eliminating the need for CAD or Gerber data. Its cloud-based package library and recipe management system significantly streamline the setup process, allowing automatic acquisition of images and heightmaps with minimal operator input. This results in faster deployment, reduced downtime, and consistently accurate inspections, even for complex PCB designs.
Designed for Modern Electronics Manufacturing
Delvitech’s technology emphasizes scalability, customization, and precision. The Neith software platform is built on a modular framework, enabling high levels of customization to fit diverse production environments. Key features include:
- AI-based defect recognition and adaptive learning for evolving inspection needs
- Training Manager, a dedicated module for creating and validating inspection models
- Cloud integration for centralized recipe access and management
- Self-programming capabilities that minimize human intervention
- Real-time analytics and reporting to support quality and process optimization
Mechanically, the Aton features a fixed optical head and moving conveyor, with Z-axis movement that provides 120 mm of top clearance and 140 mm of bottom clearance. This allows the system to handle PCBs up to 10 kg, making it ideal for inspecting large, heavy, and densely populated boards in high-mix, low-volume production environments.
A Partnership for Innovation
“We are extremely satisfied with the collaboration with Delvitech,” says Mr. Kiron Velankani. “They are a company in constant evolution, with the ability to understand and respond to our technological needs. We are eagerly looking forward to installing the first Aton machine at Velankani.”
With this partnership, Velankani reinforces its commitment to cutting-edge inspection technology, ensuring higher product quality, faster time to market, and reduced operational costs. Delvitech, in turn, secures a key presence in the Indian market, continuing its global mission to revolutionize the AOI landscape through intelligent, AI-powered solutions.
About Velankani Electronics
Velankani Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is an electronics manufacturing enterprise that focuses on the design and manufacture of products that qualify under India’s Government–led “Make in India” program. Under the brand name Prysm, VEPL’s ISO 9001-certified facility manufactures top-quality set top boxes, RF meters, LNBs, and head ends for the broadcast industry; servers for enterprises; mobile phones and consumer electronics for markets worldwide.
https://www.velankanigroup.com/velankani-electronics/
About Delvitech SA
Delvitech SA was founded in 2018 by an experienced team. The company develops and produces automated optical inspection systems for the electronics market. The purpose of AOI systems is to perform visual inspection during the manufacturing process. Optical inspection systems are designed using software that is based on Artificial Intelligence. Delvitech AOI systems are mainly used for the inspection of assembled printed circuit boards (PCBA) by electronic manufacturing services. The company has entered a collaboration between its R&D and IDSIA, an important research institute for artificial intelligence, and the Department of Innovative Technologies of SUPSI.