With introduction of the first "Flying Probe Tester" worldwide in the year 1987, the flexible and innovative APT Series was established in Europe.

TAKAYA pioneered the concept of a Flying Probe Tester combining advanced test techniques and precision mechanical systems. Since then, TAKAYA, as market leader for Flying Probe Test systems, has focused its research and development resources on getting to market fast with new products, to meet rapidly changing technological requirements and changing user needs.

The APT Series which is made by our technology partner TAKAYA is a Flying Probe Test system for detection of manufacturing defects on printed circuit boards using high speed independently moving probes, thus removing the requirement for a conventional bed-of-nails fixture.

In the beginning the APT-2200 System was used exclusively for prototype applications, even if pads with sizes of just 300µm could be contacted.

Together with introduction of the APT-8300 system the first use in medium size production quantities started. But the real breakthrough came together with the sales start of the APT-8400 and the APT-8400CE systems. With these systems the integration even in fully automatic production line was possible.

Thanks to continues enhancements, the system developed from the status of a MDA up to a state-of-the-art measurement platform. The APT Series Flying Probe System earns very positive response because of the high flexibility and robust electrical and mechanical concept within the different application areas.

More than 1.600 sold systems are the evidence of the market leadership of TAKAYA's Flying Probe Tester.

The APT-9411 system is the latest generation of tester that integrates the probe movement and positioning control technology and the measuring techniques that TAKAYA has accumulated over many years. In this model, we have achieved the highest positioning accuracy, the highest inspection speed and the best test coverage as well as extended AOI functions and many other features.

TAKAYA has an installed base of more than 1.600 Flying Probe Test systems in major electronic manufacturing and EMS (Electric Manufacturing Service) / CM (Contract Manufacturing) plants in over 40 countries.

Designed by TAKAYA with worldwide acclaim and confidence, the APT-9411 series will make a big contribution for your development in the EMS & CM business, as well as helping you to reduce your operating costs and improve quality levels in a wide range of your SMT products.