{"id":9829,"date":"2023-11-14T09:36:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T14:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/?p=9829"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:12:44","slug":"innovative-pcb-design-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/printed-circuit\/innovative-pcb-design-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative PCB design strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-megaphone\">\n<iframe frameBorder=\"0\" height=\"482\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=TLFIE3733391941\"\nwidth=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><!-- Megaphone -->\n\n\n<p>In the ever-evolving landscape of IoT, the design of printed circuit boards stands as a cornerstone of innovation and a testament to the need for continuous learning and adaptation in this dynamic field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m your host, Steph Chavez, and here to join me is Robert Turzo, principal hardware PCB designer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pleora Technologies<\/a>. Today, Robert Turzo shares his extensive experience in electronics design, highlighting his journey from his early days in Canada to his proficiency with Siemens tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, you will learn the importance of collaborating with PCB fabricators, determining the optimal stack-up and materials, and using constraint management and simulation tools like HyperLynx for design optimization. You will also hear more about a complex multi-board design for an armored vehicle, which won the <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/case-study-pleora-technologies\/?ref=EBS_blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens Xcelerator Technology Innovation Award for multi-board design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll learn in this episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The importance of collaborating with PCB fabricators (06:37)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCB design best practices and digital twin collaboration (09:43)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCB design flow and hyperlinks in Expedition (13:41)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The significance of real-time design checking to avoid errors (17:53)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Words of advice for new PCB Designers and Engineers (18:49)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/11\/robert.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Turzo\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Robert Turzo<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Principal Hardware (PCB) Designer at Pleora Technologies<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robertturzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Robert on LinkedIn <\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/11\/steph_chavez300-small.jpg\" alt=\"Steph Chavez\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 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