Making PCB data move cleanly into production
In PCB manufacturing, design quality is only part of the equation. The other part is how reliably your data reaches the machines that need it. PCB-Investigator supports a wide range of machine formats and direct interfaces for AOI, AXI, SPI, and pick-and-place environments.
Depending on the vendor, data can be exported in a machine-specific format or transferred directly to the machine without generating intermediate files. That approach reduces manual handling and helps create a more consistent connection between engineering data and production systems.
Why this matters on the shop floor
In daily production, time is often lost in the details: format mismatches, missing markers, library mapping issues, or manual cleanup before import. PCB-Investigator addresses these pain points with machine-specific configuration options that help prepare data for real manufacturing requirements.
These options include panel definitions, SMT/THT filters, fiducial settings, library assignments, and special markers depending on the machine type. The result is a more controlled and structured handoff to production.
Supported formats and direct interfaces
PCB-Investigator supports machine and vendor formats for systems from Parmi, Viscom, Siplace, Essemtec, and more. Additional support includes formats for Goepel, Koh Young, MEK, AI, Modus, Mycronic, NDF, QD, TRI, and Yamaha.
- Export for AOI, AXI, and SPI workflows
- Support for vendor-specific structures and markers
- Direct communication with machine libraries
- Bidirectional feedback for more consistent processes
Clean data transfer is often what separates a smooth production start from unnecessary iteration on the shop floor.
Better control from engineering to production
When multiple machines and changing requirements are involved, flexibility matters. Supporting different formats and direct interfaces helps teams prepare PCB data for actual production conditions, regardless of which systems are installed.
If you want to simplify the handoff to inspection and placement systems, take a look at the supported machine formats in PCB-Investigator. Check compatibility for your workflow and see how much you can standardize your data flow.
