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PLM integration: Stop connecting systems. Start connecting engineering.

October 12, 2026

PLM integration is not an IT problem. It is an engineering feedback-loop problem. Most organizations already have the systems they need to manage product data.

By Stephen V. Chavez
5 MIN READ
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AA battery replacement project tutorial #2: USB-C

October 9, 2026

Part 2 of the AA battery replacement project created by Shrouk.

By Shrouk El-Attar
4 MIN READ
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Beyond the AA Battery: Follow Shrouk’s USB-C Replacement Project with Xpedition Standard Free for 60 Days

October 9, 2026

Think of this blog as your Getting Started Guide … because it is your getting started guide 😊 What if…

By Matt Walsh
5 MIN READ
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Proactive BOM analysis for supply chain resilience

August 20, 2026

BOM risk has become a critical design constraint, where a single part shortage can trigger weeks of redesign churn and…

By David Haboud
4 MIN READ
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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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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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30% more productive with PCB design: faster onboarding with intuitive software

June 30, 2026

In episode 33 of The Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez welcomed Jerry Suiter, Senior Systems Architect Director at Siemens,…

By Regan Sumy
5 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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Revolutionizing PCB design: unlocking efficiency with PLM systems

June 23, 2026

Ever wondered how to banish version confusion, streamline collaboration, and ensure compliance with your PCB design workflow? In a world…

By Regan Sumy
6 MIN READ