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The Always-Improving MacroFab Platform
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At MacroFab, we're passionate about empowering your PCBA journey. That's why we're constantly pushing boundaries and improving our platform with features designed to make your life easier. This page highlights recent updates and upcoming innovations that will streamline your workflows, boost efficiency, and unlock new creative possibilities.
Recent Platform Enhancements
- ITAR Compliance: MacroFab is now ITAR compliant, allowing us to securely handle projects subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations. This includes migrating our platform to a government cloud and implementing features to restrict access to sensitive data. This means you can tackle projects with peace of mind, knowing your data is secure.
- Improved Design File Processing: We expanded the range of design files supported, improved our file processing engine to make file uploads quicker, and added support for automatically extracting components from more design file packages.
- Your Parts, Your Project: Take control of your budget or use specific components by providing your own parts for assembly. Our platform now supports Customer Furnished Material (CFM) options.
- Start with Bare PCBs: Test your layout concepts before committing to populated boards. Order custom (bare) PCBs through our platform for early in-house iterations.
- Clearer PCB Workflow: Our PCB screen interface has gotten an upgrade! We've separated design checks into warnings and errors, making it easier to prioritize fixes. Initiate a quote without needing design files upfront.
- Missing Data, No Problem: Don't let missing info slow you down. The platform now allows you to place orders even with incomplete data. Our support team will then work with you to fill in the gaps.
- Streamlined Mechanical BOM Management: MacroFab now supports Mechanical Bills of Materials (MBOMs) directly within the platform. Create and manage MBOMs alongside your standard BOMs for a more holistic view of your project. Once created, MBOM items become readily available for use in future projects, simplifying re-orders and saving you time.
The Future is Bright
The MacroFab development team is always on the move. Here's a look at what's coming soon.
- Complex PCBs, Simple Quotes: We're using machine learning to create a smarter pricing system. This means automatic quotes for even intricate PCBs with unusual features.
- Part Recommendations at Your Fingertips: Building a bill of materials (BOM) just got easier. The platform will recommend parts as you go, including suggesting alternatives for outdated or hard-to-find components.
- Find Parts Faster: Easily locate the parts you need with improved search and filtering options based on various criteria.
- Quickly Populate Your Passives: MacroFab is making it easy to bulk populate your BoM with readily available passive components to help you quickly get your design ready to build.
We're confident these updates will empower your innovation and streamline your PCBA experience. If you have any questions, our support team is always happy to help.
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Read More About Our Platform Updates
Streamlined Mechanical BOM Management
Manage Mechanical Bills of Materials (MBOMs) with electrical BOMs in MacroFab's PCB platform. Streamline projects and save time with our new MBOM feature.
MacroFab's Bare PCB Option Helps You Develop Products Faster
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our bare PCB board service to streamline your design workflow and help you bring your innovative ideas to life.
New Inventory Features Streamline Material Management at MacroFab
A display of some new features for the platform that enhances the the management of inventory and material at MacroFab.
Need a Quote Before Finalizing Your Design? No Problem!
Place orders with missing data at MacroFab. Our support team fills in gaps, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery, keeping your projects on track.
Improved KiCad Support: Version 8 Support
Our latest update makes KiCad easier than ever before to use. Find out how to use MacroFab's Cloud Manufacturing Service with KiCad.
PCB File Viewer Feature
Explore our PCB file viewer. View, upload, and manage your design files in one place, keeping your information organized with MacroFab's latest feature.
MacroFab is ITAR Certified and Compliant
We’re thrilled to share that MacroFab Inc. has now obtained ITAR registration from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Customer Furnished Material Options
MacroFab's CFM feature gives you control over part sourcing, managing inventory directly. Enjoy flexibility and reduced delays in your PCB projects.
Improved PCB Workflow
Upgrade your PCB workflow with our new interface. Separate warnings from errors and start quotes without uploading. Streamline your process efficiently.
Improved Design File Uploads
MacroFab now supports more design file formats, including the latest KiCad. Enjoy faster previews, better file processing, and component extraction.
Automated Completed Board Images
MacroFab now provides high-quality photo updates of your boards via email once they leave production, offering real-time previews and added assurance.
Better Part Placement Experience
Streamline your PCB ordering with our updated placement screen. No more approval step and a powerful search tool make placing orders easier and faster.
More Intelligent Overage Logic
MacroFab's improved overage logic ensures competitive pricing and sufficient materials, reducing costs and optimizing inventory for efficient PCB Assembly.
Alternative Part Sourcing
MacroFab empowers companies with new tools to proactively manage risks when relying on parts that can go out of stock at a moment's notice.
Platform Update: MacroFab Expands Digital Manufacturing Platform
This expansion will accommodate the changing business needs for OEMs with improved tools and a flexible set of options for every stage of production.
Faster Lead Times, More Elastic Factory Capacity Announced
We have big news at MacroFab including Faster Lead Times and Elastic Factory Capacity. Read more.
MacroFab Announcement – 44% Price Reduction On Production PCBs
Great news - we are reducing prices on PCBs for production orders by an average of 44%!
Platform Update: New Order Experience
Experience a new checkout process that gives you fewer steps to purchase; an updated address book and even greater transparency.
Platform Updates: XLSX BoM and Dashboard Updates
Our team continuously collaborates to roll out improvements that will give you the best manufacturing experience possible.
Expanded PCB Layer Options. Introducing 10, 12, 14, & 16 Layer
Support for 10 to 16 layer PCBs have landed at MacroFab! Learn more about options for different PCB layers and try out the service today.
February 2018 Platform Updates
We’ve been making a lot of changes to maximize your experience in our platform. Here's what's new!
MacroFab Now Offers 10-Day Turnaround
We are excited to launch a 10-day Prototype turnaround service. This service will benefit teams that quickly iterate on designs.
MacroFab Launches Easier PCB Instant Quote Interface
MacroFab announces the launch of our easier PCB Assembly Instant Quote Interface. Get quotes when you want them through our platform.
MacroFab PCBA Platform Now Has Faster Turnaround and Online Updates
We are excited to launch updates to our platform, including high volume production pricing, 10-day turnaround, and a sharper, more intuitive interface.
MacroFab Expands Production Services Into Mexico
MacroFab expands manufacturing services to Mexico, offering customers streamlined international production at globally competitive prices.
Announcing Updates to the MacroFab PCB and Placement Interfaces
We’ve made the manufacturing approval process more seamless with updates to our PCB and Placement screens.
Updates to MacroFab’s Bill Of Materials (BOM) Interface
We’ve added usability enhancements, and simplified the BOM screen for a more streamlined experience and greater performance.
Requesting Returns is Now Easier Than Ever
We simplified the return process by building in an easy way to report issues and request returns within the MacroFab platform.
New Product Fulfillment Workflow
We have made some changes to the Product Fulfillment workflow.
New Build Planning Tool for Products
Introducing MacroFab's new build planning tool for products.
Introducing the Dashboard
The new MacroFab dashboard enables you to quickly find out the status of PCB manufacturing, inventory, and fulfillment requests.
Introducing Parts Consignment for PCB Manufacturing
MacroFab offers parts consignment to give our customers additional ways to manage their BOM. Read more about this in our short blog.
MacroFab Supports Your Favorite EDA Tools like Altium, PADS, etc
When it comes to the EDA world, there are as many ways to get manufacturing data out as there are tools.
New Bill of Materials Features – March 2016
Today, we rolled out a few new features and enhancements that you've asked us for over the past few months.
Now With Multi-Layer and PCB Customization!
We're pleased to announce our next big feature release: support for multi-layer boards and customized PCB options.
Introducing Version 2 of the MacroFab Cloud API
Our latest API release provides even greater access to the PCB manufacturing and assembly process.
Real-Time Manufacturing Updates in Your Inbox
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew what was happening with your order the second it happened?