PCB CAM Software & Graphics Tools Development

The CAM Institute, a division of Baineng, owns high-performance algorithms with independent intellectual property rights for precise CAM pattern recognition. Led by technology talents recognized by Shenzhen authorities, the team has been deeply engaged in R&D in this field for over a decade, making it the first research team in China dedicated to CAM graphics in the PCB domain. We actively engage in external technical exchanges and collaborations, having established industry-academia-research partnerships with several institutions of higher learning, including South China University of Technology.

Honors & Recognition

Self-Operated

Automated PCB Engineering Review
Automated Gerber Optimization

Research Projects

Research on Gerber Layer Recognition Rules
DRC (Design Rule Check) Analysis for Gerber Files
Enhancing the Efficiency of Spatial Indexing Algorithms
Converting Graphic Files (OCR) to Text Files

Identifying Key Information from PCB Fabrication Instructions

Research Projects

Research on Gerber Layer Recognition Rules
Research on Drilling Optimization Algorithms
Research on Positive Trace Optimization Algorithms

Technical Breakthroughs

Challenges in Boolean Operations
Solution: Rewriting the Boolean Operations Library

Current Issues

PANJIT Series: Power Bridge Rectifiers, FRED, TVS Diodes, Zener Diodes, Switching Transistors, etc.

The number of data points increases dramatically, leading to a sharp rise in memory required to represent a single arc
Reduced precision in line segments results in inaccurate measurements of hole rings and related arc dimensions

OpenGL Rendering Module
OpenGL rendering pipeline

Rendering Module Overview

The advantage of OpenGL rendering lies in its cross-platform capability. Independent of specific platforms and frameworks, it offers excellent portability and decoupling. Direct interaction with the GPU ensures fast rendering performance.

OpenGL Rendering Advantages

High graphics quality and performance
Standardized, cross-platform support
Strong stability
Reliability and portability – easily transferable to other platforms or operating systems
Scalability – capable of direct 2D-to-3D rendering conversion
Ease of use – comes with well-packaged APIs

User-Centric Intelligent CAM Solutions

A FULL-PROCESS INTELLIGENT CAM SOLUTION COVERING PCB DOCUMENT PARSING, CONVERSION, FABRICATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND APPLICATION—EMPOWERING ENTERPRISES TO DRIVE PCB-RELATED BUSINESS DECISIONS AND PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE.

New Energy Market

Automatic PCB Data to Gerber Conversion
iPCB-Sight

Automated Review and Quotation
iPCB-CAM

Intelligent Film (Phototool) Generation
iPCB-PIN

Intelligent Panel Optimization for Irregular and Array Panels
iPCB-Test

Automated Test Fixture Data Generation

Automatic PCB Data to Gerber Conversion

Simple and fast operation, no PCB expertise required
No need to install various PCB design software
Automatically converts various PCB design files into Gerber data (unified to 274-x format)
Supported PCB design formats: Protel, Pads, DXP, Allegro, CAM350

Comparison: Traditional Manual Gerber Conversion vs. iPCB-COW

Automatic PCB Data to Gerber Conversion

Operators must first determine which PCB design software was used to create the customer's files, then identify the software version. After matching the correct version, they import the files into the corresponding design software and perform a series of cumbersome operations to finally obtain the required Gerber data.

iPCB-COW

The traditional manual Gerber conversion process first requires installing various types of design software on the computer, along with multiple versions of each. This software installation process is complicated, and having numerous software programs installed can slow down computer performance to some extent. Additionally, personnel need to master the operation of various PCB design software, which无形中 raises the skill barrier for engineers. Processing speed and efficiency are limited, ultimately increasing labor costs.

Automated Review and Quotation

Automatically converts various PCB design files into Gerber format
Supports simultaneous analysis and review of multiple files
Chinese interface with clean design, simple operation, and easy learning curve
Automatically reviews processing information from Gerber files
Assists in identifying fabrication requirements and extracting processing information from manufacturing specifications

Comparison: Traditional Manual Gerber Review vs. iPCB-Sight

Automated Review and Quotation

The traditional manual PCB review requires operators to manually convert files into Gerber format, then manually import them into relevant software (such as CAM350, Genesis, etc.) for preliminary operations including layer sorting and layer attribute definition. Finally, they analyze and manually extract processing information.

iPCB-Sight

Performing this entire sequence of actions requires proficient PCB engineering skills to complete a comprehensive review of the PCB data. This inherently raises the skill barrier for engineers, limits processing speed and efficiency, and ultimately increases labor costs.

Intelligent Film (Phototool) Generation

Automatically converts various PCB design files into Gerber format (unified to 274-x format). Supports PCB design formats: Protel, Pads, DXP, Allegro, CAM350.
Intelligently imports files and parses Gerber and drilling data.
Automates pre-CAM operations.
Customizes optimization parameters for tailored enhancement.
Automatically relocates holes and traces.
Enables one-click CAM graphic editing, completing CAM tasks with a single click.

Traditional vs. iPCB‑CAM Film Generation

Intelligent Film (Phototool) Generation

Manual CAM graphic processing is extremely time-consuming, requiring steps such as: clipping, clearing negatives, zeroing, removing duplicate holes, copper selection, automatic pad creation, hole-to-pad alignment, pad attribute setting, manual compensation for drilling, circuitry, and solder mask, along with automatic pad trimming and copper thieving. These operations typically take at least 60 minutes or more. Complex files require even longer.

iPCB‑CAM

Automatically completes clipping, clearing negatives, zeroing, removing duplicate holes, copper selection, automatic pad creation, hole-to-pad alignment, and pad attribute setting in just 2-3 minutes. Automatically compensates for drilling, circuitry, and solder mask, while also performing automatic pad trimming and copper thieving. This not only improves efficiency but also significantly reduces labor costs.

Intelligent Panel Optimization for Irregular and Array Panels

Automatically groups orders based on identical process requirements and calculates the optimal order combination and quantity ratio.
Automatically extracts outlines and dimensions from multiple ODB++ files to determine the best layout combination.
Generates a dimensioned diagram of the panel achieving maximum material utilization.
Automatically merges layouts and exports a new integrated ODB++ file.

Traditional vs. iPCB‑PIN Panelization

Intelligent Panel Optimization for Irregular and Array Panels

PCB factories typically group boards that can be produced together on the same day—matching layers, processes, and board thickness—into a single panel for production. Using traditional software like Genesis2000 for this task involves complex steps: importing individual part numbers, manually placing each part number's position—a heavy workload with no control over panel.

iPCB‑PIN

software automatically merges PCB boards that need to be panelized together based on input board information. It delivers fast processing and high panel utilization. The software automatically imports multiple ODB++ files and outputs a new, merged ODB++ file.

Automated Test Fixture Data Generation

Fully automatic cloud-based intelligent Gerber import
Automatic creation of test pads
Preconfigured test point generation rules
Cloud-based test point calculation and automatic generation
Simultaneous processing of multiple Gerber/PCB files

Traditional vs. iPCB‑Test

Automated Test Fixture Data Generation

Manual preparation consumes significant CAM operation time. It requires manually importing data, setting layer names, cropping, clearing negatives, zeroing, removing duplicate holes, aligning holes with pads, setting drilling attributes, converting circuit layers to pads, configuring test point calculation parameters, manually selecting points, and exporting data. A standard job takes at least 20 minutes to complete, with complex files requiring even more time.

iPCB‑Test

Users simply upload Gerber/PCB files and preset test point generation rules. The cloud platform automatically completes intelligent import, cropping, clearing negatives, zeroing, duplicate hole removal, hole-to-pad alignment, drilling attribute setting, circuit layer to pad conversion, and automatic test point calculation according to rules. Users only need to review the test points before exporting test data after a simple verification. A standard job takes just 3 minutes to complete.

Product Features

EASY TO LEARN WITH CLEAN INTERFACE