PCB manufacturing slows down where systems stop talking to each other
In many production environments, the biggest delays are not caused by the machines themselves, but by the handoffs between tools, formats, and departments. Data gets exported, checked, converted, and reworked again and again. That creates friction, increases the risk of errors, and makes stable ramp-up harder than it should be.
PCB-Investigator Production Control is designed to remove exactly that friction. It connects design and manufacturing in one continuous flow and supports the full production process for printed circuit boards. From solder paste printing and component placement to reflow, AOI, AXI, and final testing, each step receives the right data in the right format.
A central hub for your entire production line
Instead of juggling separate systems and custom interfaces, Production Control acts as the central hub for preparing and providing machine-ready programs and export files. That means less manual intervention, fewer interface issues, and a much clearer path from engineering data to shop-floor execution.
When the data flow is consistent, production becomes faster to ramp up, easier to control, and more transparent end to end.
The edition also supports direct machine control for a growing list of manufacturers and production systems. For electronics manufacturers, that turns data preparation into a real operational advantage: processes become more standardized, production changes are handled more efficiently, and overall quality is easier to maintain.
Key features and benefits
- Machine export for production-ready output
- Panel Builder with nesting algorithm
- Template analysis and bare board analysis (DRC)
- Tombstone and component analysis for quality assurance
- Test point reports for inspection and test planning
- Automation interface and script engine for custom workflows
- Extended import/export formats such as GenCad, IDF, and IPC2581
Production Control also supports plug-in development, making it easier to automate specific tasks and integrate your own processes into the overall workflow.
If your goal is to reduce production costs, simplify complex handoffs, and bring more control to PCB manufacturing, Production Control is worth a closer look. Learn more and start your free trial: https://www.pcb-investigator.com/en/pcb-investigator/production-control/
