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How Hardware Startups Use Solder Paste Inspection to Catch Defects Early
This episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into solder paste inspection (SPI) — the unsung quality gate that stops reflow disasters before they happen. Lucas explains how a $50 million IoT sensor startup reduced its field failure rate by 80 percent simply by adding an inline SPI machine to its SMT line. Luna questions whether the investment makes sense for very low-volume prototyping, and they break down the math: at $30,000 for a used system, the breakeven comes after just two avoided board-level rework cycles. They also discuss the difference between 2D and 3D SPI, common…
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