TRI AI-Powered PCBA Inspection (3D AOI, SPI, AXI)

Test Research, Inc. (TRI) is a Taipei-based maker of test and inspection systems for electronics assembly, listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 2002. It has more than 900 employees, offices in the USA, Malaysia, mainland China, Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, and distributors in over 30 countries.

TRI offers a one-stop line of 3D solder paste inspection (SPI), multi-camera 3D automated optical inspection (AOI), conformal coating inspection, automated 3D X-ray inspection (AXI) and electrical testers (ICT, MDA). AI Smart Programming shortens line setup, and advanced algorithms are applied across optical, X-ray and optical character verification to cut false calls. Systems support IPC-CFX, IPC-DPMX and the Hermes Standard for smart factory data exchange.

• 3D AOI TR7500QE Plus: multi-camera optical inspection of assembled boards.
• 3D SPI TR7007Q SII: measures solder paste deposits before placement.
• Automated 3D X-ray inspection: checks hidden joints such as BGAs and through-hole solder.
• AI Smart Programming: generates inspection programs and cuts setup time by up to 85%.
• Electrical test: in-circuit testers and manufacturing defects analyzers complete the test line.
• Smart factory standards: supports IPC-CFX, IPC-DPMX and IPC-HERMES-9852.

An EMS provider in northern Vietnam could combine SPI, AOI and AXI on new SMT lines with AI programming for frequent model changes. An automotive electronics supplier could use 3D X-ray to inspect hidden solder joints. A component maker could connect inspection data to MES through IPC-CFX.

TRI states that AI Smart Programming reduces setup time by up to 85% and that its AI-powered inspection reaches defect detection accuracy above 99% for common components, with fewer false calls and better first-pass yield. One supplier covers SPI, AOI, AXI and electrical test, simplifying line integration and service. TRI has offices in Vietnam and Malaysia and distributors in over 30 countries for installation and after-sales support.

Electronics manufacturing in Vietnam keeps expanding as global brands diversify supply chains, and new SMT lines need fast program setup and reliable inspection to meet customer yield targets. AI-assisted programming and false-call reduction help plants that lack experienced inspection engineers ramp up new products.

TRI is headquartered in Shilin District, Taipei, earned ISO 9001 certification in 1995 and was listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2002. It reports a majority market share in Taiwan and China, has an office in Vietnam, and in October 2026 its 3D AXI system won the Mexico Technology Award while the company received IEAT's Outstanding Trade Enterprise Award.