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This blog is a place to learn about electronic systems design, from PCB design to simulation and verification, to manufacturability and manufacturing execution.

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When design meets manufacturing: Why the digital thread and digital twin are leadership imperatives

December 22, 2025

When design and manufacturing operate without a cohesive digital twin, the consequences ripple across the enterprise.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
Engineers working on PCB designs.

Optimizing multi-domain collaboration: turning engineering complexity into competitive advantage

December 8, 2025

Multi-domain collaboration is no longer a technical nice-to-have. It is a business imperative.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
Icons for PCB components and design processes.

Top 5 benefits of Xpedition Standard

November 21, 2025

Xpedition Standard brings enterprise-level PCB design power into a flexible, approachable environment that evolves alongside your business.

By David Haboud
4 MIN READ

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Rendering of a rigid flex PCB with text that says A principal designer's journey in rigid flex PCB design

A principal designer’s journey in rigid flex PCB design

March 12, 2024

As technology continues to advance, the demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient electronic devices is ever-increasing. This demand has…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ

Are you normal?

March 5, 2024

Siemens recently commissioned a survey through Aberdeen Research looking at the state of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry within North America and Europe to learn about the challenges the PCB industry sees. It covered the technologies they are implementing, the general timelines they are given, and to learn how Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategies and software are being leveraged to help meet a company’s overall goals

By Patrick McGoff
4 MIN READ
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The untapped potential of concurrent design

March 1, 2024

In the field of PCB design and engineering, the concept of concurrent design stands as underutilized and waiting to help…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
are you still verifying your prototype visually?

Are you still verifying your PCB prototype visually?

February 13, 2024

After completing component placement, it may take months for designer to complete the routing process and finish the entire PCB layout. At this point the CAM data can then be handed out to manufacturers for PCB manufacturing and assembly. After investing this much time and effort, you would probably expect the final prototype to be built as expected, with high quality and reliability.

By Bill Ji
4 MIN READ
An image of a circuit board being manufactured and also an image showing a PCB design in Xpedition software.

The importance of design for manufacturability in the PCB design process

February 7, 2024

When it comes to designing and producing electronics, success hinges not merely on the excellence of your design, but also…

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
PCBflow Cloud DFM for PCBs

Unlocking Efficiency in PCB Design with the Online DFM Profile Builder and 3D Viewer

January 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve requires embracing innovative tools and technologies. One…

By Yaron Tayar
2 MIN READ

Practical Manufacturing Standards – Listening to the PCB industry

January 24, 2024

I love a good story.  Storytelling is the new, cool skill to list on your CV, but listening is possibly…

By Susan Kayesar
2 MIN READ
On the top we have a digital waveform we intent to transmit and on the bottom we have an actual waveform – which is an analog waveform representing the digital pattern.

Understanding signal integrity

January 18, 2024

Signal integrity is a critical aspect of electronic systems that ensures reliable and accurate signal transmission. In this blog, we…

By John Golding
2 MIN READ
A poorly validated alternative part is placed on its toeprint

Are your alternative parts well validated before release

January 18, 2024

In alternate part selection, many aspects need to be considered: electrical function, physically fit, supply chain flexibility, cost, etc. Every aspect is important during alternative part selection, but realistically, electrical and physical fit are the main prerequisites when choosing a new alternative part. alternative parts well validated

By Bill Ji
4 MIN READ