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Two co-workers discuss how software impacts process improvement while looking at CAD drawings on a computer monitor.

Beyond software: How process improvement unlocks real manufacturing efficiency

August 25, 2025

Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to discuss the Siemens Process Preparation solution with many customers and as a software solution to optimize the delivery of design data into PCB manufacturing. The focus of these discussions is how they can best adopt a software solution but as the discussions get into the details of how the new software platform can help them, additional issues are raised as I dig deeper and deeper in the conversations.

By Mark Laing

3 MIN READ

Intelligent PCB Layer Detection System: A Game Changer for Process Engineers

March 4, 2025

Siemens has developed an intelligent PCB layer detection system that leverages machine learning to dramatically reduce the time and expertise required for PCB data preparation in tools like Process Preparation X.

By Kalle Huttunen-Heikinmaa

2 MIN READ

Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Role of Digital Twins and Process Preparation

February 6, 2025

Manufacturing is being revolutionized by digital technologies like Digital Twins, IoT, AI, and big data analytics, which enhance efficiency and reduce costs through real-time monitoring and automated decision-making. In an exclusive interview, Zvi Feuer from Siemens discusses how these advancements are fundamentally transforming the industry.

By Nava Shayovitz

2 MIN READ

Industry 4.0: Is Lot Size 1 Achievable?

July 23, 2024

In the dynamic world of electronics manufacturing, one of the major challenges is handling an increasing number of New Product Introductions (NPIs) while dealing with shrinking lot sizes. The rise in electronic content across products demands more engineering time and resources. Industry 4.0 is often heralded as the solution, but fully harnessing its potential is a complex task.

By Nava Shayovitz

2 MIN READ