OKOS: Forerunners of the Non-Destructive Testing Industry

By Hridkamal Roy

The global non-destructive testing market size was valued at USD 14.8 billion in 2019 and is expected to witness a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.5 percent over the forecast period of 2020-2027. The rise in manufacturing activities amongst the developing and the developed nations is estimated to drive the non-destructive testing (NDT) market over the forecast period.

Furthermore, technological innovations have led to the development of advanced non-destructive testing processes with improved fault detection and safety. Furthermore, increasing awareness amongst the manufacturers regarding the use of non-destructive testing is expected to improve the penetration of NDT techniques over the forecast period.

Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) is a non-destructive technique that can be used to image the internal features of a specimen. SAM is highly sensitive to the presence of delaminations, and can detect delaminations of sub-micron thickness, which are difficult to detect using X-ray radiography. SAM is an important tool for detecting popcorn cracking/delamination, die attach voiding, evaluating flip chip underfill integrity, and lid seal integrity in hermetically sealed packages. Ceramic direct bond substrates may be inspected for delamination using SAM. This technique may also be used to determine the thickness of an internal layer of material.

'OKOS is a premier manufacture of Scanning Acoustic Microscopy and Industrial Ultrasonic NDT systems, tailored towards Failure Analysis and Reliability. Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Imaging is widely used in Electronics Manufacturing, Aerospace and Metal/Alloy/Composite manufacturers and end-users. OKOS offers stock products and custom solutions to meet specific customer needs. Designed and manufactured in USA with highly qualified local support in India, our products increase customer ROI”, states Rodolfo Cruz, SAM Expert at OKOS.

Hands on Accurate Tech
OKOS VUE 400-P and VUE 250-P Scanning Acoustic Microscopes is used to conduct acoustic microscopy. They consistently stay up to date in the latest failure analysis and non-destructive technologies provided by its members. The OKOS system features a user-friendly interface, better focusing features, and more data gates to easily mark delaminations. A wide range of transducer frequencies, from 2.25 to 230 MHz, provides CALCE the capability to conduct inspection on a number of electronic products and components.

Projects deploying non-destructive testing techniques are completed in a lesser amount of time owing to fault detection at complex locations and irregular surfaces. Thus, considerably reducing the possibility of failures, which, in turn, is anticipated to fuel their demand over the forecast period. Besides, the efficiency of fault detection and the ease of operating ultrasonic equipment, as compared to other non-destructive testing equipment, are the major reasons leading to the increasing deployment of the ultrasonic test method. Furthermore, advancements in the ultrasonic technology over the next eight years are expected to increase the adoption of this test procedure owing to its simplicity.

'OKOS is uniquely positioned with its offer of products in both semiconductor and industrial markets. Built on a rich software instrumentation paradigm, OKOS products are focused on delivering immediately usable results to end-users. For over 15 years OKOS has provided creative solutions in Scanning Acoustic Microscopy and Industrial Ultrasonic NDT, while serving multiple markets worldwide”, says Mr. Cruz.

'The NDT market is expected to grow at a considerable rate over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to rising urbanization in developing nations such as India and China which involves undertaking extensive construction and manufacturing projects. The speed of such projects makes it mandatory for the executors to implement testing processes in order to ensure quality in work. This trend is expected to positively impact the growth of non-destructive testing in these nations improving the market’s penetration globally' he adds.

Roadmap Ahead
OKOS is a division of PVA TePla, Germany, one of the world’s leading system engineering companies. It provides High quality product, Competitive Pricing, Power Software, Flexible Configurations and Local Support to all customers worldwide.

Speaking about the future goals of the company, Mr. Cruz concludes, “The Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) market report studies vital factors about the Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) that are essential to be understood by existing as well as latest market players. The report highlights the essential elements such as market share, profitability, production, sales, manufacturing, advertising, key market players, regional segmentation, and many more crucial aspects related to the Global Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) market. Electronics Components and sub-systems is also rapidly evolving forcing materials to be thinner, smaller and complete. Scanning Acoustic Microscopy is an ideal metrology tool for failure analysis and package integrity assessment. It is a must-have tool for R&D labs, production line and new material research groups.