Direct machine connectivity for electronics manufacturing
In electronics production, success depends on more than a well-designed PCB. The quality of the data handoff to inspection and placement systems is just as critical, and that is exactly where PCB-Investigator helps.
The software supports a wide range of machine formats and direct interfaces for AOI, AXI, SPI, and pick-and-place environments. Depending on the manufacturer, data can be exported in a specific machine format or transferred directly to the machine without generating additional files, enabling immediate and bidirectional data exchange.
Control the export process with machine-specific options
For engineering and production teams, this means PCB data can be prepared with far more precision for different systems. PCB-Investigator provides machine-specific configuration options such as:
- Output parameters and structured export settings
- Panel definitions and production logic
- Filters for SMT and THT content
- Fiducial settings and reference markers
- Library assignments and machine symbols
- Special markers depending on the machine type
Supported formats include systems from Parmi, Viscom, Siplace, Essemtec, Goepel, Koh Young, MEK, TRI, Yamaha, Modus, Mycronic and more. This flexibility helps users prepare PCB data for different production environments, regardless of which machines are actually used on the line.
Clean data transfer is not a nice-to-have. It is a prerequisite for stable processes and reliable output.
Why this matters on the shop floor
Direct communication with machine libraries and feedback from the system improve process transparency and reduce manual rework. For engineers and decision-makers, that means fewer translation errors, less setup effort, and a stronger foundation for repeatable manufacturing results.
If you want to simplify data exchange between development and production, take a closer look at the supported machine formats and interfaces in PCB-Investigator.
Explore the machine formats and optimize your export workflow.
