Bring PCB data into production without translation friction
In electronics manufacturing, the real challenge is not only creating accurate PCB data, but delivering it to inspection and placement systems in a form they can use immediately. That is where PCB-Investigator comes in: it supports a wide range of machine formats and direct interfaces for AOI, AXI, SPI, and pick-and-place workflows.
Depending on the manufacturer, data can be exported in a dedicated machine format or transferred directly to the machine without creating intermediate files. This reduces friction, speeds up exchange, and supports a consistent production flow with bidirectional feedback.
Built for heterogeneous production environments
Manufacturing lines rarely run on a single vendor ecosystem. Different machine brands, process rules, and line concepts require flexible export and interface options. PCB-Investigator addresses that need with machine-specific configuration options, including:
- Output parameters and format settings
- Panel definitions
- SMT/THT filtering
- Fiducial settings
- Library assignments
- Machine-specific markers and structures
Supported systems and formats include solutions from Parmi, Viscom, Siplace, Essemtec, Koh Young, Goepel, MEK, Modus, Mycronic, TRI, Yamaha, and others.
A clean data flow is not a nice-to-have. It is a prerequisite for reliable manufacturing.
Less manual work, more process confidence
What makes this especially useful is the ability to prepare PCB data for different systems without redefining the workflow every time. That means fewer manual steps, fewer chances for mismatch, and better control over how data is handed off to machine libraries and production equipment.
For engineers, PCB designers, and technical decision-makers, the benefit is clear: improved data consistency, less rework, and a more reproducible manufacturing process.
Explore the supported machine formats and interfaces in PCB-Investigator and see how much smoother your production data exchange can become.
