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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

Latest posts

PCB Design and Stencil

Stencil design considerations during library cell design

October 31, 2023

Library cell design seems to be an easy part of the entire design process, but in reality, it can be a complicated part of this process, as it involves many different aspects to consider. It should not only comply with the electrical needs, but also needs to meet manufacturing requirements. Solder paste printing is one of the manufacturing processes that may need considerations during your library cell creation. To be more straightforward, the stencil design is something need to be considered during library cell design.

By Bill Ji
4 MIN READ
3D image of a rendered PCB with text that says supply chain resilience

PCB design best practices pillar 5: supply chain resilience

October 25, 2023

Today I’m going to discuss the fifth pillar of PCB design best practices: supply chain resilience. This is a topic…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
thin PCB design

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a thinner PCB?

October 10, 2023

Design for manufacturing (DFM) is an essential aspect of the new product introduction (NPI) process, and PCB design is a…

By Kevin Webb
4 MIN READ
Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional

Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional

October 2, 2023

You asked and we answered! Here are the frequently asked questions about PADS Professional. What is PADS PCB design software?…

By Jim Martens
3 MIN READ

Catch the highlights! On-demand video of our PCBflow annual 2023 webinar now available

September 23, 2023

Missed our groundbreaking PCBflow webinar on September 13th? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! We’re excited to announce that the…

By Yaron Tayar and lydiatokmakidou
2 MIN READ
FPGA/PCB co-design

PCB design best practices: FPGA/PCB co-design

September 20, 2023

The next best practice in the model-based systems engineering pillar is FPGA/PCB co-design and optimization. What is FPGA/PCB co-design? FPGA/PCB…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
What's new in PADS Professional 2.14

What’s new in PADS Professional VX.2.14

September 19, 2023

PADS Professional is the best-in-class PCB design and analysis software for individuals and small workgroups. The PADS Professional desktop is…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
what's new in Xpedition VX.2.14

What’s new in Xpedition VX.2.14

September 19, 2023

The new VX.2.14 release of Xpedition Enterprise includes improvements to design capture, multi-board systems design, library and design data management,…

By David Wiens
2 MIN READ
what's new in HyperLynx VX.2.14

What’s new in HyperLynx VX.2.14

September 19, 2023

The new VX.2.14 release of HyperLynx contains improvements across: HyperLynx DRC HyperLynx DRC includes a new via length rule that…

By Todd Westerhoff
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