Ah, the autorouter. Inside every PCB design tool, there’s a function called the ‘autorouter’. This function, when used correctly, is able to automagically lay traces between pads, producing a perfect ...

The advent of microcontroller modules like the Arduino opened up ability to build and program interactive objects to a whole generation of makers. Today these modules make it simple to control ...

SAN RAFAEL — Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) on Monday said it completed the acquisition of technology and the development team of Belgium-based Circuits.io, a web-based app and connected community for ...

Things are about to get interesting in the world of PCB design software for the open source hardware community. This week, Altium launched the open public beta for its new Circuit Maker software, and ...

For reliability, designers must create flex circuits that are neither too thick nor bend too much. • Every flex circuit has a neutral-bend axis. • Smaller circuit thickness reduces the risk of damage ...

Everyone knows that I am an avid Tinkerer, DIYer, and Maker of Things, and as such I had to write a post about the latest Kickstarter campaign to catch my eye. The new Ex1 Circuit Board Printer from ...

CircuitMaker will be available worldwide to all interested electronics designers, and aims to address the specific needs of the electronics maker and hobbyist community with a free software offering.

Circuit breakers with extra features increase efficiency, thus saving time and money in the long run. Equipped with a wide range of UL approvals, the customer enjoys the advantage of looking no ...

Multi-Fineline Electronix, an Irvine-based maker of circuit boards, will be acquired by a Chinese manufacturer for $610 million, marking another acquisition in a busy week for Orange County businesses ...

The Voltera One aims to speed up how quickly engineers can test designs for novel hardware A high-speed printer that can produce circuit boards in minutes has won the Dyson engineering award. The ...