Cybord's software solutions monitor placements on SMT lines in real time and eliminates use of nonconforming electronic components during product assembly, while arming OEMs and EMSs with a new level of visibility and traceability. Using AI and big data, Cybord's technology detects counterfeit, defective and tampered components, including hardware-based cyber security threats. Component defects are addressed during placement and before reflow, thus simplifying rework and improving product reliability. By integrating with MES systems, nonconforming material is placed on quarantine and prevented from use. Manufacturers get a dashboard view of all assembled components, assembled boards, and traceability data from multiple production sites and contract manufacturers. Alongside inspection, early repair and prevention, Cybord creates placement traceability (as-made certificate) that combines material inspection, documentation and visual imagery to establish material provenance with intelligent board/component tracking for better recall management. Cybord clients experience higher product reliability, component level traceability and better cyber security.