2025-09-01
How to Generate a Pick and Place File for PCB Assembly
Whether you're a design engineer, hobbyist, or startup preparing for PCB manufacturing, understanding how to generate a Pick and Place (PnP) file is crucial. This file is a blueprint for automated assembly machines to accurately place components on your PCB. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics, standard file formats, and how to generate PnP files from popular PCB design tools.