Numerical Innovations Launches PCB Preflight, Empowering Engineers to Build with Confidence Before Manufacturing
December 17, 2025 | Numerical InnovationsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Numerical Innovations, Inc., a long-standing leader in PCB CAM and CAD data translation software, announced the launch of PCB Preflight, a new, free online platform designed to help PCB designers, engineers, and electronics manufacturers confidently verify designs before they reach manufacturing.
PCB Preflight introduces a modern approach to the “preflight” stage — the final checkpoint before a PCB design is released to fabrication and assembly. As PCB designs become more complex and manufacturing timelines grow tighter, catching issues early has never been more critical.
“PCB Preflight is about giving engineers confidence,” said Simon Garrison, CEO of Numerical Innovations. “When teams know their design is truly ready before manufacturing, everything changes. They move faster, communicate better, and avoid the costly surprises that slow innovation down.”
The global PCB market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, yet PCB failures continue to result in expensive redesigns, production delays, and product recalls. PCB Preflight aims to reduce those risks by helping teams align design and manufacturing earlier in the process.
“With PCB Preflight, our customers don’t just check designs — they unlock momentum,” Garrison added. “They can take on more ambitious projects, move prototypes to production with confidence, and do the kind of work they’re proud to put their name on.”
PCB Preflight is browser-based, runs across all major operating systems and devices, and uses secure 256-bit AES encryption to protect design data. The platform reflects Numerical Innovations continued focus on accessibility, automation, and manufacturing readiness.
“This is about helping engineers and manufacturers do awesome work, without friction — and giving them the tools to build what’s next.”
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