Essemtec, a leading global provider of adaptive and highly flexible SMT solutions, announces that PCB Investigator from EasyLogix is now fully integrated into the Essemtec platform. This integration represents an important milestone in simplifying product preparation and significantly increasing efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in pick-and-place programming for Essemtec customers.
With the increasing complexity of electronics manufacturing—characterized by shorter development cycles, a growing number of product variants, and stricter quality requirements—the need for robust, automated, and networked data processes is constantly growing. The direct integration of PCB Investigator into Essemtec machines addresses these challenges with a consistent, intelligent workflow from development to production.
Real added value for Essemtec customers
The combined solution offers measurable benefits throughout the entire production preparation process:
Direct machine integration
Optimized placement programs for Essemtec machines are generated automatically — without manual adjustments or rework.
Automated validation
Component assignment, rotation, and position are calculated automatically. A visual check ensures correct fit and alignment before production starts.
Error-free data transfer
Fiducials, bad marks, and panel information are transferred seamlessly. What is defined in the design is produced exactly as specified.
Time savings in the workflow
From CAD data set to production-ready program in just a few minutes. Reduced setup times, higher precision, and minimized risk of costly errors.
This direct interface replaces traditional file-based data exchange and manual rework. The result is an optimized process that supports higher first-pass yield and faster product ramp-up.
A modern approach to data preparation
Traditionally, the creation of placement programs relied on multiple file formats, separate systems, and manual checks— a time-consuming and error-prone process. The integration of Essemtec and PCB Investigator offers a significantly more automated and robust alternative that ensures consistent data quality while reducing complexity.
With PCB Investigator, users can analyze layout data, validate components against internal libraries, and prepare manufacturing data within a single environment. The integrated connection to Essemtec machines enables direct access to the machine library, providing real-time visibility into component availability, geometry reuse, and optimization.
An integrated tool for optimized production
PCB Investigator supports a holistic approach to data preparation, quality control, and machine operation. With PCBI 365, this functionality is extended with secure, cloud-based data management for global collaboration, version control, and centralized approvals — ideal for companies with multiple locations and uniform standards.
For Essemtec users, this means:
- Faster product launch
- Less manual intervention
- Higher data consistency
- Improved production reliability
- Greater transparency throughout the entire process chain
A strategic step forward
“This integration underscores our commitment to delivering solutions that go beyond pure machine performance and optimize the entire production ecosystem,” says Fernando Marcos, Head of R&D. “By combining Essemtec’s adaptive hardware with EasyLogix’s intelligent data preparation tools, we enable our customers to achieve greater efficiency, precision, and safety in their manufacturing processes.”
EasyLogix, with over 30,000 CAD/CAM licenses installed worldwide, brings comprehensive expertise in electronics design and automation. The PCB Investigator software has established itself as a reliable solution for optimizing SMT data processes and production workflows in numerous industries.
Conclusion: Higher quality with less effort
The full availability of PCB Investigator for the Essemtec platform is a decisive step toward fully networked and automated SMT production. The seamless connection of design and machine data reduces errors, shortens setup times, and sustainably increases production quality.
This collaboration delivers exactly what modern electronics manufacturing requires: smarter processes, greater efficiency, and future-proof production environments.
