Direct data exchange for production environments
In modern manufacturing, it is not enough for PCB data to be accurate. It also needs to be transferred reliably into inspection and assembly systems, and that is exactly where PCB-Investigator adds value. The software supports a wide range of machine formats and direct interfaces for AOI, AXI, SPI, and pick-and-place applications.
Depending on the manufacturer, data can either be exported in a dedicated machine format or transferred directly to the machine. In both cases, engineering and production teams benefit from a faster, more consistent, and traceable data exchange. This becomes especially important when multiple systems or production lines are involved.
More than export: machine-specific configuration
One of the most practical advantages is the depth of machine-specific configuration. PCB-Investigator provides options that allow exports to be tailored precisely to the target process. These include:
- Output parameters for each system
- Panel definitions and structural mappings
- Filters for SMT and THT content
- Fiducial settings and marker options
- Library assignments and special markers
Supported formats and interfaces include systems from Parmi, Viscom, Siplace, Essemtec, Goepel, Koh Young, MEK, Yamaha, TRI, Modus, Mycronic, and more.
When the data fits the machine directly, manual effort in production drops significantly.
For development, industrialization, and manufacturing teams, this means less rework, fewer formatting errors, and greater confidence in the handoff from PCB design to production.
Why this matters for engineering teams
In environments with changing machines or varying customer requirements, flexibility is a real productivity factor. PCB-Investigator helps teams prepare PCB data for different systems without adding unnecessary complexity to the process.
If you want to simplify the handoff to inspection and placement systems, it is worth taking a closer look at the supported machine formats and interfaces. Learn more on the product page.
