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Description

HQDFM – Innovative DFM Analysis Tool for PCB Engineers (No Cost) HQDFM is a swift and intelligent Design for Manufacturability (DFM) tool offered at no charge, aimed at assisting engineers in identifying PCB design flaws before they escalate into costly production challenges. Key Features • Compatibility with Allegro, Altium, PADS, Protel, ODB++, and Gerber formats • Rapid DFM risk identification with a single click • Over 23 manufacturability rule assessments • Automated recommendations for PCB stack-ups • Impedance calculations and their reverse processes • Verification of BOM parameters • Precise issue identification accompanied by actionable solutions • Completely free – no restrictions during the trial period Enhance your PCB designs with assurance. With HQDFM, transitioning from design to production is made effortless and efficient. Take advantage of this tool to refine your processes and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Description

fabPlane offers a desktop electronic design automation (EDA) environment designed for the creation and modification of printed circuit boards utilizing an AI assistant. It integrates seamlessly with KiCad, allowing users to directly access and work on existing .kicad_pro project files without the need for any importing or conversion processes. Designers are able to articulate the intended functionality of a board, outline connections, or reference other designs, employing typed tools to assess each suggested modification as a diff prior to making a decision on its acceptance or rejection. Once changes are approved, fabPlane proceeds to execute autorouting and perform design-rule verifications. The streamlined workflow encompasses checks for manufacturing, generation of output files, compilation of bills of materials, and shopping carts tailored for compatible fabrication services and component suppliers. Additionally, fabPlane is offered as a free download and is available for desktop platforms including macOS, Windows, and Linux. This tool is particularly beneficial for electronics and PCB designers, KiCad users, teams working on hardware projects, and those engaged in open-hardware initiatives, thereby catering to a wide range of professionals in the field.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Claude Code No 
KiCad EDA No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
OpenAI Codex No 

Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
KiCad EDA Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
OpenAI Codex Yes 

Pricing Details

$0
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$0
The fabPlane desktop app is free to download.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NextPCB

Founded

2011

Country

China

Website

www.nextpcb.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

TensorFleet

Country

Thailand

Website

fabplane.com

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

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