Quality Inspection Software for PCBs
GroundControl helps PCB fabrication teams complete inspection documents faster with less manual data entry. GroundControl helps large PCB fabricators generate First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) and other common reports. GroundControl supports submitting to EMS partners directly, exporting PDF packages ready for shipping, or submission through systems like Net-Inspect.
Export to Net-Inspect
Push directly to Net-Inspect and eliminate manual re-entry.
Unlimited licenses
Give every operator access without seat limits.
BOM, PDF, and Excel ingestion
Bring in common fab inputs without manual copy/paste.
Auto Bubble Notes
PCB drawings are unique. Parse dense drawing notes quickly when dimensions are not the whole story. Our technology is tuned for extraction of notes, drill charts and other charts.
Form 2 OCR + auto-populate
Many common materials are used across many jobs. Our application extracts material and process details, then intelligently suggests prefills from prior jobs.
CMM integration
Save hours by auto-populating results from your CMM in seconds.
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What customers say
Feedback from teams using GroundControl in production.
“Ground Control stands out with easy-to-use ballooning tools and highly accurate note recognition. It has all the tools in one platform, so I can stay focused and efficient.”
QC Inspector / AS9102 FAIR Technician • Summit Interconnect
Jim Pacheco
Director, Quality Assurance • Summit Interconnect
AdvancedPCB case study
AdvancedPCB increased FAI throughput by 156%, trained new operators in under 30 minutes, and saw ROI in less than one month with GroundControl.
- Review exactly how they moved from pilot to multi-facility rollout after month one.
- See the workflow changes behind faster FAIR completion and measurable throughput gains.
5-minute read with production metrics, rollout details, and lessons from the first month.
156%
Increase in FAI throughput
<30 min
Time to train new operators
<1 month
Time to initial ROI
- Drill chart and note interpretation is often manual and inconsistent.
- Form 2 material and process evidence is complete but hard to cross-reference.
- Teams export one format internally, then rework for portal submissions.
- Repeat jobs still require rebuild effort when structures are not reusable.
Why PCB first articles break down
PCB and fabrication reporting includes dense note blocks, drill tables, and customer-specific documentation rules that do not map cleanly to generic inspection workflows.
GroundControl keeps notes, characteristics, certs, and exports connected so teams can keep first-pass quality high while improving submission speed.
What PCB teams need for predictable reporting cycles
- Reliable extraction of notes, symbols, and tabular drawing content.
- Structured linkage between Form 2 evidence and customer-required records.
- Reusable templates for recurring part families and customer formats.
- Export options that support direct portal and PDF package workflows.
- Shared visibility between operators, quality leads, and customer-facing reviewers.
FAQ
Can GroundControl handle note-heavy PCB drawings?
Yes. GroundControl is tuned for note-dense fabrication drawings, including drill and process-related data that often drives manual cleanup in generic tools.
How does this help with Net-Inspect style submissions?
Teams can standardize internal data capture, then export in the required format for customer portals to reduce re-keying and avoid format-related resubmissions.
Can we reuse setup work across repeat PCB jobs?
Yes. Teams can reuse templates and learned structures so recurring parts and customers require less reconfiguration each cycle.
Does this support both fabrication and assembly quality workflows?
Yes. PCB and EMS-oriented workflows can share common inspection data and evidence records, which helps maintain traceability from first article through recurring submissions.
Run fab reporting at production speed
See how quickly your PCB team can close AS9102 and Net-Inspect packages.