Book your Free HQDFM Webinar Session with Carmen Zheng

Have you ever finished a PCB design, sent it off for fabrication, and then held your breath, hoping it would come back perfectly? That gap between the digital design and the physical board is where Design for Manufacturability (DFM) becomes critical. And at NextPCB, we believe that DFM shouldn't be a guessing game.

That’s why we developed HQDFM, the free PCB analysis tool, and now we are offering free webinar sessions dedicated to making the most out of NextPCB's HQDFM desktop suite.

Stop Guessing, Start Knowing with HQDFM

HQDFM is more than just a Gerber file viewer; it’s your virtual manufacturing engineer. It provides real-time, in-depth analysis of your design files, flagging potential issues like:

• Manufacturing Capabilities: Are your trace widths, spacings, and hole sizes within standard capabilities?
• Solder Mask & Silkscreen: Identify slivers, bridges, and clarity issues before they happen.
• Copper & Signal Integrity: Analyze copper balancing and reliability traps.
• Assembly (DFA) Concerns: Check component spacing, orientation, and footprint accuracy.

By using HQDFM early and often, you can dramatically reduce turnaround times, avoid costly respins, and achieve a higher yield on your boards.

While we offer extensive resources, we know that sometimes you need a guided, interactive session. Generic tutorials can't always address your specific design challenges or unique project requirements. It doesn't have to be that way.

We are now accepting applications from engineering teams, educators, and maker groups who want a tailored learning experience. This is your chance to get dedicated, live guidance directly from our team.

What you can expect from a custom session:

• Live, Interactive Demos: Walk through real examples with DFM best practices.
• Targeted Learning: Focus on the areas that matter most to you—whether it's impedance control, HDI design, or designing for high-voltage applications.
• Q&A with Our Experts: Get your specific manufacturability questions answered in real-time.
• Best Practices for Speed & Cost: Learn the insider tips to optimize your designs for the fastest turnaround and most cost-effective production.

About Carmen Zheng

Content creator at NextPCB

With over eight years of experience in China's PCB manufacturing industry, Carmen has built a diverse expertise spanning operations, technical support, sales, content creation, and community engagement in electronics manufacturing, assembly, and EDA software. A UK native with a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, her innate curiosity for how things are made and unique Western-Eastern perspective enable her to bridge cultural and technical gaps while amplifying Chinese manufacturing expertise globally.

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Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for anyone who designs PCBs or frequently handles PCB data:

• Engineering Teams looking to standardize best practices and improve first-pass success rates.
• University Educators & Students who want to integrate professional-grade DFM tools into their curriculum.
• Hobbyists & Indie Developers groups eager to bridge the gap between a functional design and a professionally manufactured board.

How to Apply for Your Custom Webinar

Ready to take your designs to the next level?

1. 1. Click the link below to access our application form.
2. 2. Tell us about your project or team. What are you working on?
3. 3. Outline your learning goals. What specific HQDFM features or DFM challenges do you want to focus on?
    

Apply Now

At NextPCB, our goal has always been to be more than just a manufacturer; we are your partner in innovation. By empowering you with knowledge and powerful tools like HQDFM, we’re working together to build the next generation of electronics, faster and more reliably than ever before.

We can’t wait to help you unlock your design potential.

The NextPCB Team