Newcastle University · Awarded contract
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Supply of Automated Optical Inspection System for Power Electronics Manufacturing at Newcastle University

Awarded 30 Mar 2021

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Awarded30 Mar 2021
Value£140,502.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 5y 3mo ago4mo term
Awarded 30 Mar 2021Expired 29 July 2021

Newcastle University awarded a contract to Etek Europe Limited for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of an automated optical inspection (AOI) system for in-line optical inspection of circuit boards pre and post reflow furnace processing.

The equipment supports the university's Driving the Electric Revolution Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in North East England, focusing on prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors.

The contract, valued at £140,502, includes after-sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty, and maintenance.

The requirement was advertised exclusively to sellers appointed to Lot 12: Visual Inspection of the Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

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