AI Fixes PCB Cleaning Path Issues: Analog is the New Digital
debreuil · x · 2026-08-18
Demonstrates an interesting application of AI in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing:
- AI initially designed left-to-right strip paths for cleaning, but encountered burr issues upon exit.
- The user showed the AI the actual PCB result.
- Based on this feedback, AI redesigned a set of vertical serpentine cuts, which successfully fixed the issue.
The author notes that "Analog is the new digital," highlighting AI's ability to adjust within physical engineering feedback loops.
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