TAKAYA Flying Probe Test System

The TAKAYA Flying Probe Test System was originally developed in 1984 to meet the company’s own demanding internal requirements. As a result, TAKAYA quickly recognized the broader industry need for this breakthrough technology and, in 1986, partnered with Itochu Corporation—TEXMAC’s parent company—to bring it to electronics manufacturers worldwide.
This collaboration produced an ultra‑high‑speed, high‑precision, fixtureless circuit board tester that set a new benchmark for ease of use and test performance. Consequently, TAKAYA earned a reputation for unmatched reliability and established itself as the standard across major EMS providers, including medical, military, and aerospace manufacturers that continue to build their PCBs in‑house.

Relentless Innovation and Industry Leadership

Since then, TAKAYA has remained the global leader in flying‑probe technology. Its research and development efforts focus aggressively on rapid product innovation, enabling manufacturers to respond immediately to evolving technical requirements and customer expectations.
By combining decades of expertise in probe actuation, precision positioning, and advanced measurement technology, TAKAYA delivers exceptional test coverage. Moreover, a wide range of integrated optical tests further enhances diagnostic capability and elevates overall test confidence.

Advanced Tools for Faster, Smarter Testing

In addition, TAKAYA offers powerful auxiliary tools that streamline setup and accelerate troubleshooting. These include automated determination of reference values, guard points, and measurement conditions—features that dramatically reduce programming time.
Furthermore, numerous fault‑analysis and diagnostic utilities enable rapid editing and optimization of test programs. Test development can be performed using the intuitive “Teach‑In” method or directly from CAD data. Notably, TAKAYA’s Merlin Pro software supports more than 40 CAD systems, ensuring seamless integration into any production environment.

Fully Automated In‑Line Capability

Finally, all APT systems are available in fully automated In‑Line configurations. These models feature an automatic transport system with automatic width adjustment, resulting in a completely hands‑off testing process—whether integrated into a production line or operating in magazine‑to‑magazine mode.
The result is a high‑throughput, zero‑fixture, precision test platform engineered to keep pace with modern electronics manufacturing.

APT-1400F

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