Valor NPI
Bring fabrication and assembly analysis into PCB development so teams can identify manufacturing issues before design handoff.
Valor is a Siemens EDA software family for design for manufacturability (DFM), PCB data verification, and fabrication preparation. The right application depends on whether your team designs PCBs, fabricates boards, or coordinates manufacturing handoffs.
Where Valor adds value
Check DFM earlier
Evaluate design data against fabrication rules and capabilities before release.
Reduce revision loops
Spot issues that could trigger repeated exchanges between PCB engineers and fabricators.
Prepare for production
Review, prepare, and validate manufacturing outputs before the CAM workflow.
Choose the right Valor application
Valor DFMStream
Analyze PCB data against DFM rules and identify potential fabrication concerns during design.
Valor CAM350
Inspect, edit, and prepare PCB manufacturing data, including Gerber and drill files, for fabrication workflows.
Who is it for?
- PCB design teams: check DFM rules before releasing production data.
- PCB fabricators: review customer files and prepare CAM data.
- Electronics manufacturers: improve information flow between engineering and production.
Consultation and implementation process
1. Assess requirements
Clarify design or fabrication responsibilities, input data, and current DFM rules.
2. Recommend a configuration
Select the Valor application based on tasks, data formats, and required outputs.
3. Demonstrate a workflow
Evaluate the proposed application on a relevant PCB scenario before rollout.
4. Support adoption
Configure the process, train users, and provide technical handover.
Discuss a Valor solution for your business
Tell us about your PCB workflow, data, and DFM objectives. Top Solutions will contact you to discuss a suitable configuration.
Frequently asked questions about Siemens Valor
How do Valor NPI, DFMStream and CAM350 differ?
Valor NPI brings manufacturing knowledge into PCB design to find DFM issues early. DFMStream analyzes production data such as Gerber and drill files. CAM350 supports inspection and CAM preparation for PCB fabricators.
What data is needed for a DFM review?
Depending on the application and project stage, teams may need PCB design data or Gerber and drill files, together with the fabricator’s rules and capabilities. Top Solutions can review the available inputs before recommending a workflow.
Does DFM analysis guarantee error-free PCB production?
DFM identifies risks against the supplied data and rule set. It does not replace confirmation of the fabricator’s capabilities, production checks or quality control.
Which teams benefit from Valor?
PCB designers can check DFM before handoff; fabricators can inspect and prepare CAM data; electronics manufacturers can improve coordination between engineering and production.
