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www.us - tech.com This is more comfortable for them, which


is important to note because studies show that 80% of microscope operators experience job-related musculoskeletal pain and 20% have missed work because of musculoskele- tal pain.


Studies show that introducing simple er-


gonomic intervention methods can signifi- cantly reduce eyestrain, headaches, and ex- tremity fatigue. In fact, the company in this study ended up with significant savings in annual customer returns because they also managed to reduce their PCB escape rate by improving the work environment.


Primary Benefits The primary benefits of using TAGAR-


NO’s digital microscopes include improved communication, collaboration, and work environments. Having access to software helps users make more accurate and efficient analyses. All of this sets the dig- ital microscopes apart from tra- ditional microscopes. However, the TAGARNO


digital microscopes provide an optically simpler solution that al- lows for broader magnification capabilities. That means using the same digital microscope for lower and higher power magnifi- cation. All a user needs to do is change the lens. Lastly, TAGARNO’s digital


microscopes have manual as well as auto focus. Auto focus is what ensures that the PCB is always in focus even as it is moving around. By comparison, tradi- tional microscopes typically only offer manual focus. The company currently of-


fers six digital microscopes. They all use the same full HD camera and provide 60 frames per sec- ond. The ZIP and ZAP are entry- level microscopes. They are great for magnification tasks that re- quire no assistance from soft- ware. This includes soldering and reworking PCBs or simply doing a quick go/no go inspection. For measuring the distance


between components, or for side- by-side comparisons, the compa- ny offers more advanced models: MOVE, FRONT, TREND, and PRESTIGE. These are also great for customers with high docu- mentation needs, as they don’t require a separate computer to take photos. In 2021, the company intro-


duced the TAGARNO Power Box, a processing unit that activates advanced features on the other- wise simple ZAP microscope. Be- ing able to add new features to a microscope to avoid replacing it as needs or processes change is very appealing to customers, es- pecially those that are new to the world of digital microscopy.


Software and Features The company offers a total of


13 software options for its micro- scopes. These include the best- selling Measurement app where users get access to a variety of


measurement tools with 0.003% accuracy and annotation tools, the Image comparison app where users can build their own image li- brary and do side-by-side comparisons to golden samples, as well as the DXF overlay where the outline of a PCB is used as a heads-up display to quickly confirm the com- ponent placements. Users can also use still images or


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in the settings across inspections and elimi- nating manual adjustment of the microscope, allowing users to work more efficiently. The foot switch, used for manually controlling the zoom level or manual focus with feet, is also commonly used. With the foot switch, users can put their feet to work while keeping their hands on the PCB. Digital microscopes increase efficiency


livestream from the microscopes on any AI platform or use the AI platform itself to control the microscope through an open API. Lastly, the microscopes also come with a variety of complementary features such as presets, an on-screen ruler and auto capture mode that takes photos at a user-defined interval. In terms of accessories, light settings


can be saved as a preset when using the TAGARNO ring light, ensuring consistency


and effectiveness in two ways: One, by offer- ing software that introduces new, more effi- cient, and accurate ways of doing quality con- trol and documenting/sharing findings and two, by being more comfortable to use than traditional magnification systems. Contact: TAGARNO USA, 5126


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