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• Make a quick 3D STEP model of any PCB in less than 1 minute!

  Perfect for visual presentations, building enclosures, and collaboration with colleagues. This blog post describes how to easily make a 3D STEP (AP214 or AP242) model of your PCB design in less than one minute.  There are many benefits to generating a... read more

• Prevent Costly PCB Assembly Mistakes. Save Time, Money, and Your Reputation.

  So you've finished designing your PCB and everything looks great. Your design passed all DRC/DFM Checks with flying colors, and the bare boards were easily fabricated. However, if those bare boards can't be assembled (i.e. successfully adding all components) - you've make a... read more

• How can you tell the differences between revisions of the same board?

  Over time most PCB designs need to change – a mistake is found, or a part becomes obsolete, etc. Typically once the changes are complete, a new set of manufacturing files (Gerbers, NC Drill files, BOM, Pick and Place, etc)... read more