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The BOM Is no longer documentation, it’s engineering intelligence

August 6, 2026

The Bill of Materials deserves to be viewed differently. It is no longer simply documentation created after engineering decisions have been made. It is one of the earliest indicators of product resilience and one of the richest sources of engineering intelligence available to the development team.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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How to choose the best chainsaw to cut a loaf of bread?

August 5, 2026

Here is the truth that you need to hear: In PCB simulation, overkill is the ultimate bottleneck. You think that running a 3D solver on your board should close the inaccuracy gap, while, in reality, it opens a productivity gap.

By Sajeda Tamimi
3 MIN READ
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Single Event Effects (SEE) in Rad-Hard components with HyperLynx AMS

July 30, 2026

What makes SEEs particularly challenging is that they can’t be stopped by traditional physical shielding, making Radiation-Hardened (Rad-Hard) components essential for systems operating in harsh environments like space or military applications.

By Sajeda Tamimi
3 MIN READ
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Engineering concurrency: The future of collaborative PCB design

July 30, 2026

For decades, electronic product development followed a familiar sequence. System architects defined requirements, electrical engineers developed schematics, PCB designers created…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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Design today, reuse tomorrow: mastering IP management for electronics teams

June 25, 2026

Learn how electronics teams can improve reuse, reduce respins, and optimize digital prototypes with better IP management, DFM integration, and connected PCB workflows.

By David Haboud
6 MIN READ
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Facilitating design reuse and IP management in PCB design: Transforming engineering knowledge into a scalable competitive advantage

June 18, 2026

Design reuse is often misunderstood as simply copying circuitry from previous projects. In reality, modern reuse strategies are far more strategic and far more valuable.

By Stephen V. Chavez
5 MIN READ
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How HyperLynx AMS and PartQuest Explore unlock FMI co-simulation

June 1, 2026

his blog highlights the integration of Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) co-simulation capabilities into Siemens’ HyperLynx AMS and PartQuest Explore simulation tools.

By Sajeda Tamimi
2 MIN READ
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From manual effort to engineering intelligence: Driving PCB design productivity through automation and abstraction

May 5, 2026

For decades, PCB design productivity has been measured the wrong way. Productivity is no longer about how much work engineers can perform—it’s about how effectively that work is systematized, reused, and enforced by design.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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How constraint-driven design boosts quality and reliability

April 8, 2026

Constraint-driven design helps engineering teams move from reactive PCB design to a proactive, intelligent workflow. Xpedition Standard helps growing teams implement a more disciplined PCB design process without forcing unnecessary complexity.

By David Haboud
6 MIN READ