Unlocking the power of 3D component digital twins for SMB and individuals

The value of integrated component model access

The ability to design efficient, reliable, and high-quality products is critical for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individual engineers. One of the keys to achieving this is leveraging component digital twins—virtual representations of physical components that provide comprehensive information about their characteristics and behaviors. An integrated component model access solution, such as PartQuest™ Portal, empowers design teams to streamline their workflows while enhancing innovation and reducing development costs.

What are component digital twins?

Component digital twins are essentially virtual models that encapsulate a part’s geometric dimensions and crucial information about its electrical and mechanical properties. Integrating these models into your design workflow gives you access to a wealth of data that can significantly enhance the design process.

Why SMBs and individuals should embrace integrated component model access

• Comprehensive part catalog: With access to a vast catalog of 600 million+ parts through PartQuest Portal integrated into tools like Xpedition Standard, users can find exactly what they need quickly. The catalog features manufacturer-verified models, ensuring reliability during design.
• Reduced design time: With digital twins readily available, engineers can avoid the tedious task of creating models from scratch. This reduces time spent on initial design phases, allowing for quicker iterations and faster time-to-market.
• Enhanced collaboration: By sharing accurate digital models, teams can collaborate more effectively. Everyone from electrical engineers to mechanical designers can work on the same virtual representation, ensuring design intent alignment.
• Improved validation: Digital twins enable advanced validation techniques. By simulating how a component will behave within a system, engineers can identify potential design flaws before physical prototypes are made. This proactive approach saves both time and resources.
• Supply chain insight: Integrated component supply chain provides real-time data on availability, pricing, and lead times. Having sourcing information at design time enables proactive, informed decisions regarding component selection, which is critical for avoiding late-stage disruptions to project timelines and budgets.
• Scalability for growth: For SMBs looking to grow, leveraging digital twins allows for scalable product design. As business demands increase, teams can seamlessly pivot and adapt their design processes without significant overhead.

The path forward: Integrating component digital twins into your workflow

Integrating the power of component digital twins into your design workflow is straightforward:

• Access model libraries: Utilize PartQuest Portal to gain access to a diverse range of verified 3D component models.
• Use parameterized searches: Employ parametric search capabilities to find exact-fit components based on specific design criteria, ensuring the right parts for your projects.
• Import models directly: Integrate these 3D models into your existing design environment (such as Xpedition Standard) without the need for conversion or manual rework, enhancing your design efficiency. Simply drag and drop from the PartQuest window to your schematic.
• Leverage advanced features: Take advantage of features like real-time clearance checking and thermal path optimization to enhance your designs and avoid issues before prototyping.

Empowering innovation with digital twins

For small and medium-sized businesses and individual engineers, unlocking the power of component digital twins through integrated model access represents a significant step forward in PCB design. By embracing these tools, you can streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and position yourself for future growth.

Are you ready to harness the potential of component digital twins in your design projects? Explore the capabilities of the integrated PartQuest Portal in Xpedition Standard and take your development process to the next level!