Unmanufacturable via structures you may not know in a design

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.

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Six challenges that make flex circuits more difficult to manufacture

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

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Minimizing insertion loss: Why understanding trace width is critical at high frequencies

Material matters An engineer asked me recently about the relationship between trace width and insertion loss while adjusting dielectric height…

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

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

What's new in Valor NPI 2510

What’s new in Valor NPI 2510

The Valor NPI 2510 release brings additional checks, better manufacturing awareness and  exciting visual enhancements that show a significant evolution of the product offering.

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How to have actionable DFM reviews: Unlocking digital manufacturing for SMBs with PCBflow and Xpedition Standard

With the release of Xpedition Standard, Siemens is delivering actionable DFM reviews that empower SMB teams to design with confidence.

What's new in Valor NPI 2504

What’s new in Valor NPI 2504

The latest Valor NPI 2504 release delivers powerful enhancements that make your Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis faster, more intelligent,…

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Navigating the Transition to Automated DFM Solutions in Automotive Electronics

In the fast-paced world of automotive electronics, staying ahead of the curve is essential. With the rapid advancements in technology…

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Design for manufacturing output files – optimizing engineering to manufacturing efficiency

As PCB design and manufacturing become increasingly complex, the choice of design for manufacturing output files plays a crucial role in streamlining processes, reducing errors, and improving time to market.