{"id":99,"date":"2014-03-26T10:56:05","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T17:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mentor.com\/xpedition\/?p=99"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:21:10","slug":"whats-the-big-deal-with-xpedition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/electronic-systems-design\/2014\/03\/26\/whats-the-big-deal-with-xpedition\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the big deal with Xpedition?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve likely heard that there has been a new release of the product formerly known as Expedition Enterprise, called Xpedition<\/a>. So, what\u2019s this release all about? How does the new functionality compare to the tools you use today and what\u2019s in it for you?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Vern Wnek, Technical Marketing Engineer for the Xpedition software group. But, before I lose you with that let me explain my background and why the discussions you and I will have through this blog are relevant. I\u2019m a PCB designer by trade and have been in the industry for over 35 years. After designing boards, working in board houses, assembly houses and test facilities, I have landed where I\u2019m at now. I\u2019ve worked for service bureaus and large companies from military to commercial.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve encountered the challenges and seen the industry evolve to better address them. I\u2019m going to discuss efficiency in tools, processes, and technology trends. But most of all, I care about your challenges.<\/p>\n

What are your challenges? What\u2019s your take on the paradigm shifts of the industry and have any of them changed the way you look at PCB design?<\/p>\n

Expedition has been the source of my livelihood since the days of Veribest. I have seen new versions come and go and tested a number of PCB design tools. Mentor Graphics is the best of the best and I\u2019m not just saying that because I work here. I\u2019m looking for you to challenge me. Prove me wrong. Show me what we\u2019re missing. Let\u2019s discover all that makes up Xpedition and how it\u2019s relevant to you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a glimpse of what\u2019s to come:\"Xpedition<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Placement challenges and new strategies
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0New auto-assisted routing paradigms
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03D integrated layout
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0System and multi-board design
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0PCB layout designer resource challenges
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Industry trends in design technology and manufacturing of PCBs<\/p>\n

Through our discussions on this blog, I think you\u2019ll see that Xpedition VX is SO much more than just a rebranded name on a slightly new version of the Expedition Enterprise product. This latest release really has earned a new name and I\u2019m looking forward to showing you why.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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