{"id":4174,"date":"2025-06-30T17:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/?page_id=4174"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:09:25","slug":"alpsalpine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/use-case\/alpsalpine\/","title":{"rendered":"Alps Alpine Co., Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mv-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mv-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4857 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mv_case2-1024x183.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#43423f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mv-title wrapper is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>USE CASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.<br><span class=\"heading-small\">Improving Inspection Quality and Production-Line Uptime<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper pc-only is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"breadcrumbs wp-block-saki-breadcrumbs yoast-breadcrumbs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/use-case\/\">Use Case<\/a><\/li>  <li>Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group usecase-alps-movie is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube case-youtube\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Use Case - Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. -\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c-WpWx1L0Eo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-normal tal\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpsalpine.com\/e\/\">Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.<\/a> is a global manufacturer whose core businesses span electronic components and automotive information systems. At its Kakuda Plant, the company is developing an automated printed circuit board assembly line incorporating advanced inspection systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support this initiative, Alps Alpine introduced SAKI\u2019s 3D-SPI and 3D-AOI systems together with SAKI\u2019s AI solutions. These technologies help the plant automate inspection processes while simultaneously improving inspection quality, stabilizing first-pass yield, and increasing overall equipment uptime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-normal tal\">Why Alps Alpine Chose SAKI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To address the inspection accuracy and throughput limitations of its previous equipment, the Kakuda Plant selected SAKI\u2019s inspection solutions. The goal was not simply to replace individual machines, but to establish a more dependable inspection environment capable of supporting stable, highly automated production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The installed inspection systems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D-SPI (3D solder paste inspection system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D-AOI (3D automated optical inspection system)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By deploying these systems at key stages of the assembly process, Alps Alpine can monitor print quality and component placement more consistently, helping ensure a stable supply of high-quality products across the entire production flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comment from Mr. Shima, Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.<br>\u201cThe inspection accuracy is excellent, our first-pass yield remains stable, and we are able to maintain a high equipment uptime. One of the most noticeable improvements has been the reduction in false calls. Compared with our previous inspection environment, the line now operates more smoothly and consistently. In quantitative terms, defective products escaping to downstream processes previously measured approximately 5 ppm. We have now reduced that level to below 1 ppm.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-normal tal\">Results and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining SAKI\u2019s inspection platforms with AI-enabled capabilities, Alps Alpine has achieved\u2014and expects to further build on\u2014the following benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stable Inspection Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-accuracy inspection supports demanding assemblies, including high-density printed circuit boards and mixed boards populated with both ultra-small and tall components. This capability helps maintain a stable first-pass yield and high equipment uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Uptime Through Fewer False Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Defect escapes to downstream processes have improved from approximately 5 ppm to below 1 ppm. Alps Alpine also expects SAKI\u2019s AI solutions to further reduce false calls, minimizing unnecessary verification and supporting smoother, more efficient line operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automated Line Enabled by Equipment Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FUJI\u2019s FSF platform is linked with SAKI\u2019s SPI and AOI systems, creating an integrated flow from solder printing and solder-paste inspection through component placement and final appearance inspection. Connecting these processes strengthens traceability, supports rapid feedback, and advances the plant toward increasingly autonomous production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-normal tal\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working toward a fully unmanned production line, Alps Alpine will continue collaborating with SAKI to advance its assembly and inspection technologies. The next stage is to deepen equipment integration, make greater use of inspection data, and apply AI to reduce false calls and operator intervention even further.<br><br>Through its SPI, AOI, and AI solutions, SAKI will continue supporting Alps Alpine\u2019s goals of autonomous production, higher equipment uptime, and consistently superior quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-normal tal\">For inquiries about the products featured in this video:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/contact\/product\/\">Inquiries about product purchases | SAKI Corporation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper sp-only is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"breadcrumbs wp-block-saki-breadcrumbs yoast-breadcrumbs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakicorp.com\/en\/use-case\/\">Use Case<\/a><\/li>  <li>Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer whose core businesses span electronic components and automotive information systems. At its Kakuda Plant, the company is developing an automated printed circuit board assembly line incorporating advanced inspection systems. To support this initiative, Alps Alpine introduced SAKI\u2019s 3D-SPI and 3D-AOI systems together with SAKI\u2019s AI solutions. These technologies help the plant automate inspection processes while simultaneously improving inspection quality, stabilizing first-pass yield, and increasing overall equipment uptime. Why Alps Alpine Chose SAKI To address the inspection accuracy and throughput limitations of its previous equipment, the Kakuda Plant selected SAKI\u2019s inspection solutions. 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