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Making Complex Wire Assemblies Simple with Integrated Harness Design Software Manufacturers can optimize their performance by adopting an automated wire harness design solution. Data from Best-in-Class companies demonstrates how using an automated solution allows them to outperform their peers in and maximize their efficiency. Key findings include: As wire harness complexity increases, so do component numbers and density. Despite this increasing complexity, wire harness design remains largely a manual process Read Article

What Does Digitalization in Manufacturing Mean Now? The digitalization of manufacturing has created a plethora of opportunities for technology companies to improve and advance their business in an increasingly demanding market. Looking at three technologies which rely on digitization- the Internet of Things (IoT), the Cloud and big data analytics- it is demonstrated how Best-in-Class companies use these technologies to optimize their operations, as well as how others can follow suit. Key findings Read Article

Bridging the Gap Between Product Development and Operations Breaking down silos between business groups, especially between product development and operations, is critical to ensuring that the product lifecycle and New Product Introduction (NPI) process run smoothly and successfully. The feedback from 125 respondents offers insights on best practices as well as how the Best-in-Class benefit from a more collaborative approach. Key findings include: Cost is still king when it comes to manufacturing Read Article

Product Development Success = Tools, Talent and Eliminating Waste In order to succeed in an increasingly competitive and demanding market, Best-in-Class companies focus on three key areas : identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the process, utilizing technology tools, and focusing on engineering talent. The feedback gathered from 148 respondents illustrates how prioritizing these areas consistently puts the Best-in-Class ahead of their competitors. Key findings include: Best-in-Class companies put out Read Article

The Value of Automated Planning for Compliance Audits Automated planning of environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance audits benefits and affects all levels of operations. Best-in-Class practices reveal the value of automated planning and how it can ultimately save the company from avoidable costs and risks. Key findings include: Compliance to regulations and the need to manage risk are still the primary drivers when it comes to EH&S. The cost-prohibitive consequences of poor compliance Read Article

Multiphysics Simulation Platforms Supercharge Industrial Design Multiphysics simulation platforms allow industrial engineers to better understand how their designs will function in complex, real-world environments, resulting in a more successful product. Statistics show how using this technology benefits companies and helps them to better meet their their product launch date, cost, and quality targets in comparison to their competitors. Key findings include: Shortened product development cycles is a key Read Article

Design for Manufacturing Guidebook This guidebook offers a comprehensive look at design for manufacturing, and how to ensure your PCB design will be manufacturable at high yield. We've included over 100 pages with detailed examples, a huge glossary, and much more. Read Article

Flexible PCBs and the Internet of Things: How the Landscape of PCB Design is Rapidly Changing

The Internet of Things is a new category of exciting gadgets and appliances transforming the consumer market. However, developing that smartwatch isn’t as easy as putting it on. PCB designers are encountering unique challenges when developing powerful hardware solutions for these products. These PCB’s have to pack performance into a small space while preserving reliability and product budget. Thankfully, recent improvements to an oft-overlooked

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Optimize Software Development for Cars with Standalone Debugging Tools Expensive to license software development toolsets can cause bottlenecks in your company’s software development process. Standalone debuggers will help distribute the workload for faster, less expensive, development. When I bought my last car, the salesman upsold me on the newer model with heated seats. Well, in the heat of the moment I had forgotten that I live in California. I ended up paying a lot more for a car with heated seats that I only Read Article

How Cutting Edge PCB Design Has Enabled the Nest Thermostat to Transform Homes Not exactly the most thrilling thing in the world. Growing up in the northeast, the thermostat was always a point of contention in my household. It was never set high enough - only 60 degrees in the middle of January! My parents, being the practical people they are, wanted to save energy. If everyone is out at school or work all day, then there’s no point having the heat on full blast. “Besides, you can just put on more layers” they would always Read Article

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