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DownStream Acquisition Fits Siemens’ ‘Left-Shift’ Model

06/26/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007
I recently spoke to DownStream Technologies founder Joe Clark about the company’s acquisition by Siemens. We were later joined by A.J. Incorvaia, Siemens’ senior VP of electronic board systems. Joe discussed how he, Rick Almeida, and Ken Tepper launched the company in the months after 9/11 and how the acquisition came about. A.J. provides some background on the acquisition and explains why the companies’ tools are complementary.

Elementary Mr. Watson: Retro Routers vs. Modern Boards—The Silent Struggle on Your Screen

06/26/2025 | John Watson -- Column: Elementary, Mr. Watson
There's a story about a young woman preparing a holiday ham. Before putting it in the pan, she cuts off the ends. When asked why, she shrugs and says, "That's how my mom always did it." She asks her mother, who gives the same answer. Eventually, the question reaches Grandma, who laughs and says, "Oh, I only cut the ends off because my pan was too small." This story is a powerful analogy for how many PCB designers approach routing today.

Connect the Dots: The Future of PCB Design and Manufacturing

07/02/2025 | Matt Stevenson -- Column: Connect the Dots
For some time, I have been discussing the increasing complexity of PCBs and how designers can address the constantly evolving design requirements associated with them. My book, "The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… Designing for Reality," details best practices for creating manufacturable boards in a modern production environment.

Siemens Turbocharges Semiconductor and PCB Design Portfolio with Generative and Agentic AI

06/24/2025 | Siemens
At the 2025 Design Automation Conference, Siemens Digital Industries Software today unveiled its AI-enhanced toolset for the EDA design flow.

Cadence AI Autorouter May Transform the Landscape

06/19/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine
Patrick Davis, product management director with Cadence Design Systems, discusses advancements in autorouting technology, including AI. He emphasizes a holistic approach that enhances placement and power distribution before routing. He points out that younger engineers seem more likely to embrace autorouting, while the veteran designers are still wary of giving up too much control. Will AI help autorouters finally gain industry-wide acceptance?
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