Empower your PCB design process with GC-PowerPlace. Streamline component placement and optimization with unparalleled precision, reducing design time and maximizing board space for a seamless transition from concept to production.
Precision Tools for Smarter SMT Assembly — From Centroid Extraction to Custom Stencil Design
Automatically converts selected pads into SMT parts by calculations based on the centroid of the SMT FootPrints.
Allows the user to manually teach through hole and custom shaped SMT patterns.
A detailed analysis of the parts contained on a board can be obtained using the Assembly Analysis report. The report is saved externally for easy distribution to interested parties and contains user-defined information. Information that can be included in the report ranges from simple information such as total number of parts to more specific information based on an individual Package Style. Additional sections include information on off-angle parts, information based on Part Number, estimated Solderpaste volume, and duplicate reference designators.
Performs character recognition on silkscreen data in order to automatically assign reference designators to parts.
Provides users with several efficient stencil editing solutions, including pad splitting, "C" pad creation, heel and toe edits, and automatic pad adjustment for pad-pitch manipulation.
Many part properties can be assigned to part numbers or specific part instances, including Alternate Part Number, Feeder, and part values.
Allows the user to import, merge and package part numbers from a Bill of Materials (BOM) and other information into a parts layer by matching the BOM's part numbers and reference designators with parts layer reference designators.
• Amistar • Permatek • Siemens • Dynapert • Philips • TDK • Europlacer • Quad Systems • Universal • Fuji • Sanyo • KME • Juki • Mydata • Panasonic
Its modular tools simplify stencil creation, DFM analysis, ICT preparation, and revision control, while maintaining full traceability and production consistency. With support for GenCAD, FATF, and DXF conversions, GC-PowerPlace helps teams reduce setup time, eliminate errors, and deliver reliable results from prototype to production.
Gerber to Pick & Place
programs, GenCAD & FATF
In Circuit Test option
Create Stencil Data
ODB++ import option
DFM option
Gerber to DXF, DXF to Gerber
Find clarity on GC-PowerPlace, the intelligent Gerber-to-Placement tool trusted by PCB designers, fabricators, and assembly teams. Whether you're optimizing SMT workflows or prepping for stencil edits, this FAQ covers the essentials.
GC-PowerPlace is a precision tool that converts Gerber data into pick-and-place instructions for SMT machines. It’s used by PCB designers, EMS providers, and stencil engineers who need accurate component placement data without manual guesswork.
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