APEX EXPO 2026 once again proved to be a key meeting point for professionals across the electronics manufacturing industry. From March 17\u201319 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Controlar welcomed visitors, partners, and industry experts to Booth 627 to explore solutions designed to support modern electronics production environments.<\/p>\n
Throughout the event, our team presented a range of systems for PCB handling, in-circuit testing (ICT), functional circuit testing (FCT), and in-system programming (ISP)<\/strong>, while engaging with manufacturers looking to improve performance, reliability, and scalability in their test processes.<\/p>\n The three days of the exhibition provided valuable opportunities to discuss real production challenges, exchange insights with industry peers, and demonstrate how Controlar technologies support efficient, flexible electronics manufacturing.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” 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handling<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Improving contact stability and repeatability<\/strong> in complex ICT setups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enabling fast product changeovers<\/strong> in high-mix environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Integrating test systems with existing production lines and MES platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” 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With a pneumatic press and support for bed-of-nails configurations, the OLS400 enables efficient product changeovers using Quick Change Over (QCO)<\/strong> concepts while offering modern connectivity through MQTT-based monitoring and control<\/strong>. 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In-Line Test Handling<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n
Compact Functional Testing<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n
In-Line ISP Programming<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n
Collaboration with Industry Partners<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n