Digital twin PCB cuts programming time
Summary
A special highlight of version 6.7 allows users to create and optimise inspection programs by using a "digital twin". The seamless support for this format in PILOT AOI, in conjunction with the powerful MagicClick function, enables the use of additional information on the respective components of the assembly. The generation of the digital twin for the AOI programme creation is based on Siemens’ ODB++ Process language. ODB++ Process contains all of the essential elements from the design data including fully detailed part shape definitions as well as more advanced descriptions of production requirements such as Alternative Part Definitions, Solder Paste Apertures, Machine Support Pins, Place Last guidance, Warp Detection Points, and more. Oren Manor, Director of Electronics Manufacturing Business Development at Siemens Digital Industries Software, says “an important factor for GÖPEL electronic is our ability to provide accurate part geometries by using Siemens’ Valor™ Parts Library (VPL) software to enhance the ODB++ Process output that drives AOI programming.