Abstract: A method for scanning an object, the method may include moving an object by a first mechanical stage that follows a first scan pattern; introducing multiple movements, by a second mechanical stage, between the object and the first mechanical stage while the first mechanical stage follows the first scan pattern; and obtaining, by optics, images of multiple suspected defects while the first mechanical stage follows the first scan pattern; wherein a weight of the first mechanical stage exceeds a weight of the second mechanical stage.

Abstract: A method for scanning an object, the method may include moving an object by a first mechanical stage that follows a first scan pattern; introducing multiple movements, by a second mechanical stage, between the object and the first mechanical stage while the first mechanical stage follows the first scan pattern; and obtaining, by optics, images of multiple suspected defects while the first mechanical stage follows the first scan pattern; wherein a weight of the first mechanical stage exceeds a weight of the second mechanical stage.

Abstract: A system comprising automatic apparatus for automatic optical inspection (AOI), verification and correction of defects in an article, and a processor operative to select between AOI, verification and correction for performing on the article.

Abstract: A system comprising automatic apparatus for automatic optical inspection (AOI), verification and correction of defects in an article, and a processor operative to select between AOI, verification and correction for performing on the article.

Abstract: A system comprising automatic apparatus for automatic optical inspection (AOI), verification and correction of defects in an article, and a processor operative to select between AOI, verification and correction for performing on the article.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for automatically optically inspecting electrical circuits by matching portions of an electrical circuit being inspected to corresponding portions in a reference, wherein an adaptive spatial tolerance representing a permissible deviation in the location of corresponding portions is applied to a portion. The spatial tolerances for each portion is in part a function of a characteristic of the portion, for example one or more of: the proximity of the portion to other portions of predetermined type, a spatial location of the portion in an electrical circuit, a material from which the portion is formed, the color of the portion and the intensity of light reflected by the portion. Non-defective matching portions an electrical circuit being inspected and in a reference must be separated by a distance which is less than the adaptive spatial tolerance.

Abstract: A system comprising automatic apparatus for automatic optical inspection (AOI), verification and correction of defects in an article, and a processor operative to select between AOI, verification and correction for performing on the article.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for automatically optically inspecting electrical circuits by matching portions of an electrical circuit being inspected to corresponding portions in a reference, wherein an adaptive spatial tolerance representing a permissible deviation in the location of corresponding portions is applied to a portion. The spatial tolerances for each portion is in part a function of a characteristic of the portion, for example one or more of: the proximity of the portion to other portions of predetermined type, a spatial location of the portion in an electrical circuit, a material from which the portion is formed, the color of the portion and the intensity of light reflected by the portion. Non-defective matching portions an electrical circuit being inspected and in a reference must be separated by a distance which is less than the adaptive spatial tolerance.