Winning Races with Systems Thinking — How MBSE Helps Manage Technical Complexity in Formula 1
In Formula 1 folklore the loudest engines and fattest horsepower figures often dominate the headlines, but the trophies usually go home with the teams that play a subtler game. Look back at Mauro Forghieri’s Ferraris of the 1970s: he would happily give up a little horsepower if it meant shaving weight from the crankcase or dropping the centre of gravity…
Designing Pneumatic Schematics in E3.series
Pneumatic systems are everywhere, playing a vital role in industries where fast, precise, and reliable actuation is required. They power robotic arms in industrial automation, regulate gases in semiconductor manufacturing, and operate valves in nuclear power plants. Pneumatic actuation converts compressed…
AI in PCB Design: From Misconception to Meaningful Assistance
From boardrooms to press briefings, conversations around AI in PCB design have grown louder—portrayed by some as a transformative force poised to reshape engineering workflows. There’s a growing belief—especially among decision-makers—that AI is on the brink of designing printed circuit boards on its own. Some even suggest entire layout teams might be “streamlined” in favor of…
The Limits of Document Based Engineering
If you remember the era of procedural programming, you likely recall the resistance that came with the shift to object-oriented methods. Paradigm shifts in engineering rarely happen because of enthusiasm for new methods—they happen out of necessity. The complexity of modern systems demands it. Today, document-based engineering is facing its limits in cyberphysical product development. And…
Zuken Launches CR-8000 2025 with AI-Enhanced Support for High-Speed, High-Density PCB Design
Zuken, a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) solutions, has announced the release of the 2025 updates to its flagship PCB design applications, CR-8000 Design Gateway and Design Force. This latest version introduces targeted enhancements to improve design integrity, accelerate schematic and layout development, and address the growing complexity of high-speed, high-density electronics.
Accelerating Harness Manufacturing with a Smarter Digital Thread
In this video, discover how Zuken’s Harness Builder for E³.series 2026 connects the dots from quoting to testing—using real-time supplier data and ERP integration to streamline every step. See how wire harness teams are…
What is an Intelligent E-CAD System?
In the early days, CAD software was little more than a digital drawing board—a tool for creating schematics and layouts that engineers had to manually update whenever changes were made. But as electrical systems have grown more complex, the need for a smarter, more integrated approach has become clear. That’s where intelligent CAD systems come in.
Zuken Inc. announced an agreement with IBM to join the IBM Research AI Hardware Center as a commercial member. The IBM Research AI Hardware Center, a global research hub headquartered at the Albany NanoTech Complex in Albany, NY, aims to develop next-generation chips and systems, including advanced semiconductor packaging, that support the processing power and unprecedented speed that AI requires….Zuken Joins IBM Research AI Hardware Center to Develop Next-Generation AI Hardware Solutions
Common Pitfalls of Wire Harness Design and How to Avoid Them
Wire harnesses are the hidden nervous system of modern electrical systems. From automobiles to the space shuttle, from agricultural vehicles to medical equipment, anything that carries power and signals across multiple electrical components relies on wire harnesses to link it all together. Optimized wire harness design is getting increasingly complex as our cars and machines incorporate smart manufacturing and advanced…
The Future of Augmented Reality
Augmented reality (AR) is poised to transform everyday life by optimizing how we receive and interact with information. While the modern world is already filled with constant notifications and digital content, AR aims to provide information seamlessly and efficiently rather than add to the distractions. Read more