Why stencil analysis matters before productionIn PCB manufacturing, the paste printing step can make or break first-pass quality. If apertures are undersized, ratios are off, or the stencil thickness does…
Manufacturability should be checked before the board reaches the fab A PCB can look perfectly fine on the screen and still create expensive questions in production. That is exactly where…
Once a PCB design exceeds 30 V, strict safety standards apply. Minimum distances must be maintained between conductive elements to prevent leakage currents and dielectric breakdown. Standards such as DIN EN…
Easter is all about discovering hidden surprises — so today, we're sharing a few underrated features and shortcuts in PCB‑Investigator that even experienced PCB‑Investigator users may overlook. 🥚 1. Extra…
Imagine instantly seeing the functional logic of your PCB—no filters, no hunting, no guesswork. That’s exactly what Color Groups in PCB‑Investigator deliver. The feature automatically groups components by type, first…
🔍 Many of us analyze nets every day – but how often do we unlock their full potential?Anyone working with complex PCB designs knows that single‑net analysis can be slow,…
When PCB analysis becomes complex, the quality of your reporting defines the quality of your decisions.Especially in multi‑team environments, you need transparent, in‑depth and well‑structured results. The Extended Design Report…
For many experts, that’s the crucial step toward making internal processes truly efficient. With the ability to develop your own plug-ins and libraries and integrate them directly into PCB Investigator,…
When machine formats turn into a daily challenge, one thing becomes essential: rock‑solid reliability in every export. In today’s manufacturing environments, data has to be complete and perfectly structured for…
The more complex the requirements, the more important it is to choose the right edition.PCB‑Investigator offers specialized versions for different roles – and this overview shows exactly which edition is…