VisualPlace is a solution for and managing and visualizing the "production files" for PCB assembly (printed circuit board). Intended use of VisualPlace is during assembly of the board (either by hand or automated), as well as during inspection and trouble-shooting. VisualPlace has a plug-in architecture for reading the data files, so that it can easily be adapted to various "electronic design automation" (EDA) suites.
When used with a camera, VisualPlace functions as a digital magnifier as well. The component locations are overlaid onto the live camera image.
If the production files with the placement positions are unavailable, VisualPlace can help you create them. VisualPlace scans the PCB images (notably the silk-screen) and uses character and shape recognition techniques (OCR) to establish footprint positions and map these to the designators of the components.
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