Addressing the Skill Shortage in PCB Design with AI
Like many industries, PCB design is facing a significant challenge: a shortage of skilled layout engineers. This gap isn’t just a temporary setback; it’s reshaping the way the entire field approaches PCB design, and it’s prompting an intriguing solution – the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
8 Advanced PCB Design for Manufacturing Guidelines
Are you leveraging the best practices for PCB design? Our latest blog from Sierra Circuits’ CRO, Amit Bahl, details the Top 8 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Guidelines to create flawless circuit boards. Read more and
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Adoption Challenge
For more than a century, the combustion engine was the undisputed technology for automotive transport. It was not until the early 1970s, when supply shortages in the wake of the Yom Kippur War in the Middle East brought the traffic on European roads to a standstill at least for a few Sundays, kicking off a price spiral that continues to…
Using Zuken’s E3.series, Green GT reduces the development time of its prototypes for fuel cell systems and high-performance #hydrogen vehicles
Founded in 2008, GreenGT SA has emerged as a front-runner in the realm of mobility and hydrogen energy systems. They’re in the vanguard, designing fuel cell systems and cultivating drive systems for high-calibre hydrogen electric vehicles. In a bid to optimise the development of their electrical systems for these prototypes, GreenGT commenced using the E3.series last year. Read…
Advancements in Battery Technology: Powering the Future of Electronics
Battery technology is reshaping our electronic world, leading the charge in everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. Our latest blog explores the pursuit of sustainability in battery technology & how Zuken’s E3.series is leading the way…
How to Avoid Errors in Wire Harness Manufacturing
Every manufacturer faces a fundamental decision—whether to make or buy subsystems for an assembled product, such as a vehicle, a production machine, or a consumer product. In the context of lean manufacturing in general, and in within wire harness manufacturing in particular, the preference often leans towards “buying” an assembled wire harness from a specialist…
How to use MBSE for Process Optimization
In the fast-paced world of the discrete manufacturing, accelerating processes is a key to success. However, fast processes alone do not automatically ensure quality results. As the famous quote goes, “Garbage in, garbage out”. When you automate a garbage process, all you get is a fast garbage process. Read more
Zuken Unveils CR-8000 2023 with Enhanced Design Efficiency and Analysis for High-Density, High-Speed PCB Designs
“We are excited to unveil CR-8000 Release 2023, which empowers designers to address the ever-increasing demands of high-density, high-speed PCB designs,” said Kazuhiro Kariya, Sr. Managing Executive Officer and CTO of Zuken Inc. “Through the strategic enhancements made to our flagship CR-8000 tool suite, we are providing our customers with a comprehensive solution that boosts design…
The Role of GPU Design in Overtaking CPUs
In the dynamic world of technology, the computing industry continues to undergo significant changes. Specifically in the world of business computing, a new trend is developing: Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are overtaking Central Processing Units (CPUs) as the dominant form of computing. Read more
Free Data Migration Software for eCADSTAR Now Available
LogicSwap Solutions, a US-based company specializing in data migration software for the EDA industry, now offers a free data migration package for 3rd party PCB design data to eCADSTAR, Zuken’s internet-connected PCB design solution for small and medium businesses. The free Altium Designer® to eCADSTAR conversion software from LogicSwap is available today and recommended by the eCADSTAR team.