SnapPro IQ is an automated PCBA test solution that helps manufacturers prevent cloning of hardware. It controls the functional testing and securely licenses deployment of software onto PCB assemblies and maintains a secure cloud database that can be easily accessed via third-party quality management systems.
With real-time data insights, and precise defect identification, SnapPro IQ ensures manufacturers can deliver reliable products. ByteSnap has developed the new tool and design service, drawing on its expertise in PCBA assembly testing, circuit design, microcontroller software, and FPGA development. SnapPro IQ is intended to augment the manufacturing process whilst streamlining production and lowering overhead costs.
SnapPro IQ PCBA licensing feature ensures control over products no matter where they are manufactured. Licenses can be assigned to contract electronic manufacturers (CEMs), guaranteeing quotas are never exceeded. Encrypted software is pulled from the cloud onto PCBAs maintaining IP security.
Designed for small to mid-sized electronics device manufacturers and contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs), SnapPro IQ assigns a unique identifier to each PCBA, to track production history and quality control outcomes. Test algorithms capture and log PCBA data, providing real-time, searchable insights to resolve issues faster than traditional methods.
Manufacturers aim to achieve the lowest possible failure rates before PCBAs leave the factory and SnapPro IQ provides end of line functional tests to detect defective PCBAs before they can be released into the field.
If defects occur, detailed data output allows manufacturers to quickly identify root causes and implement fixes. This proactive approach minimises production delays and prevents the release of faulty PCBAs - and hence products - from reaching end customers.
In a recent example, a component batch issue was identified early on in a volume run of PCBAs preventing a huge loss in rework and potential field quality issues.
"With SnapProIQ, we're addressing a gap in electronics manufacturing—the need for intelligent, data-driven testing that doesn't require massive investment,” said Director Dunstan Power. “SnapProIQ brings enterprise-level testing intelligence within reach of mid-sized manufacturers. We’re reducing time scales for manufacturing test solutions; understanding patterns, preventing issues, and ultimately producing better products at lower cost. That's why we believe SnapProIQ truly is the intelligent choice for electronic product companies and CEMs."
Unlike many one-size-fits-all solutions, SnapPro IQ is customised for each client, adapting to specific production needs - whether for small batches or high-volume runs.
With manufacturers under increasing pressure to improve product reliability and reduce waste, SnapPro IQ ensures PCBA testing is more accurate, defects are identified and resolved faster, and costly failures are prevented.
