Tips & Tricks - Electronic Systems Design

Breaking down bottlenecks: rethinking design reviews for modern electronics development

February 26, 2026

To unlock progress, design reviews must become more than just validation checkpoints. They need to operate as structured, collaborative workflows that help teams move faster, reduce rework, and keep design intent aligned across engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing from start to finish.

By David Haboud

4 MIN READ

AI in the engineer’s seat: Speeding up PCB design without giving up control

February 18, 2026

In this episode of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez sits down with Antonio Becerra Esteban, Head of Customer…

By Arlina Yang

3 MIN READ

Unmanufacturable via structures you may not know in a design

February 17, 2026

Understanding the characteristics of manufacturable via structures is important for successful PCB design and fabrication. By following solid DFM guidelines and consulting your fabricators, designers can prevent unmanufacturable boards, reduce costs, and accelerate the development of reliable electronic products.

By Bill Ji

4 MIN READ

Six challenges that make flex circuits more difficult to manufacture

February 16, 2026

Flex circuits present manufacturing challenges and let’s look at six to avoid when designing these regions.

By Max Clark

10 MIN READ

Why UHDI is pushing the limits of what’s possible

February 11, 2026

In this episode of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez sat down with Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits…

By Arlina Yang

3 MIN READ

two engineers looking at a PCB design in Xpedition software

Elevating enterprise project success: The power of managed design review workflows in PCB design

February 4, 2026

A single error in a PCB layout can lead to costly re-spins, significant project delays, and even product failure in the field. Enter managed design review workflows for PCB design.

By Stephen V. Chavez

4 MIN READ