AESCH, Switzerland, Feb 11, 2026 – Essemtec, a global leader in adaptive and highly flexible SMT solutions, is pleased to announce that PCB Investigator from EasyLogix is now fully integrated for use with the Essemtec platform. This integration marks an important milestone in simplifying product preparation and significantly improving efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in pick & place programming for Essemtec customers.
As electronics manufacturing becomes increasingly complex — with shorter development cycles, higher number of product variants, and stricter quality requirements — the need for robust, automated, and connected data processes has never been greater. The direct integration of PCB Investigator with Essemtec machines answers these challenges by enabling a smooth, intelligent workflow from design to production.
Real Value for Essemtec Customers
The combined solution brings measurable benefits across the entire production preparation process:
Direct Machine Integration
Generate optimized placement programs for Essemtec machines — with no manual adjustments required.
Automated Validation
Component matching, rotation, and position are automatically calculated. Visual verification ensures perfect fit and alignment before production starts.
Error-Free Data Transfer
Fiducials, bad marks, and panel information are transferred seamlessly. What is designed is exactly what gets produced.
Time-Saving Workflow
From CAD data to production-ready program in minutes. Reduced setup times, increased precision, and minimized risk of costly errors.
This direct interface eliminates traditional file-based data exchange and manual rework, creating a streamlined process that supports higher first-pass yield and faster product ramp-up.
A Modern Approach to Data Preparation
Historically, the creation of placement programs relied on multiple file formats, disconnected systems, and manual checks — a process that was time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies. The Essemtec-PCB Investigator integration introduces a much more automated and robust alternative, ensuring consistent data quality while reducing complexity.
With PCB Investigator, users can analyze layout data, validate components against internal libraries, and prepare manufacturing data directly within one environment. The integrated connection to Essemtec machines enables direct communication with the machine library, making component availability, geometry reuse, and optimization visible in real time.
One Integrated Tool for Optimized Production
PCB Investigator supports a unified approach to data preparation, quality control, and machine operation. The addition of PCBI 365 further extends this capability by providing secure, cloud-based data management for global collaboration, version control, and centralized approvals — enabling companies to operate efficiently across multiple sites while maintaining consistent standards.
For Essemtec users, this means:
- Faster product introduction
- Reduced manual intervention
- Higher data consistency
- Improved production reliability
- Greater transparency throughout the process chain
A Strategic Step Forward
“This integration reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that go beyond machine performance and truly 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 higher efficiency, precision, and confidence in their manufacturing processes.”
EasyLogix, with over 30,000 CAD/CAM licenses sold worldwide, brings deep expertise in electronics design and automation. Its PCB Investigator software has become a trusted solution for streamlining SMT data processing and enhancing production workflows across a wide range of industries.
Higher Quality, Less Effort
The full availability of PCB Investigator for the Essemtec platform represents a powerful step towards fully connected, automated SMT production. By ensuring seamless integration between design data and machine execution, this solution significantly reduces errors, shortens setup times, and improves overall production quality.
This collaboration delivers what modern electronics manufacturing demands: smarter processes, greater efficiency, and future-proof production environments.
About EasyLogix
EasyLogix is a leading software provider specializing in CAD/CAM solutions for electronics manufacturing. With more than 30,000 licenses deployed globally, EasyLogix supports companies across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical technology with advanced tools like PCB Investigator to optimize design-to-production workflows. For more information, visit https://www.easylogix.de.
