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An image of Xpedition software showing managed blocks with text onscreen that says Design reuse in electronics

Design reuse in electronics

July 9, 2024

Last year, I sat with Steph Chavez, the host of the Printed Circuit Podcast, and engaged in a conversation about…

By Carlos Gazca
2 MIN READ
An illustration of a computer showing library books and ocb designs and text onscreen that says The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

June 25, 2024

Last year on the Printed Circuit Podcast I talked with Andre Mosley, a seasoned professional in the field of electronics…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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Fundamentals of library and design data management

June 13, 2024

When it comes to electronic systems design, I’m often asked what a robust library and design data management system should…

By Andre Mosley
4 MIN READ

Latest posts

After the Webinar Podcast – MCAD Collaboration and Co-design

After the Webinar Podcast – MCAD Collaboration and Co-design

January 30, 2019

Last weeks MCAD Collaboration and Co-design Webinar was a hit! What MCAD tools are supported?  – Where do the 3D…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Still Leaving Your Electronic Products Assembly to Chance?

Still Leaving Your Electronic Products Assembly to Chance?

January 11, 2019

Did you know that poor or lack of electro-mechanical co-design processes, account for projects missing their time to market and…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
HyperLynx VX.2.4 is available for download!

HyperLynx VX.2.4 is available for download!

January 11, 2019

Before you read on, a newer version of HyperLynx is available for download. To learn more, visit the  product release…

By Todd Westerhoff
< 1 MIN READ
Game Changers in Electronic Product Design – PCB Tech Talk

Game Changers in Electronic Product Design – PCB Tech Talk

January 2, 2019

GAME CHANGERS. Today, designing printed circuit boards in 3D is not the exception – it’s the norm. The same can…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
PADS Professional: the all-in-one design suite

PADS Professional: the all-in-one design suite

January 2, 2019

Design engineers today are tasked with more than just creating a schematic with an electronic circuit diagram. They need to…

By Brent Klingforth
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Students at electronica Win Great Prizes Sponsored by Mentor and SparkFun!

Students at electronica Win Great Prizes Sponsored by Mentor and SparkFun!

November 28, 2018

Hundreds took part and nine lucky students attending Student Day at electronica 2018 in Munich won prizes sponsored by Mentor…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Electronica 2018: Mentor showcases shift-left technologies and “sparks” the fun on Student Day!

Electronica 2018: Mentor showcases shift-left technologies and “sparks” the fun on Student Day!

November 20, 2018

Q: What takes place in Munich Germany every 2 years, is 4 days long and draws more than 80,000 attendees…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – Design Verification

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – Design Verification

October 11, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4  blog post, I reviewed the new Layout functionality that is available in…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Import Eagle Designs into PADS Today!

Import Eagle Designs into PADS Today!

October 10, 2018

Eagle™ design tools have been popular for simple designs and in the Maker community for years. This has created a…

By Jim Martens
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