CANBY, OR – Design engineers spoke, and Screaming Circuits listened. The company has introduced an online PCB layout tool to streamline the quote and the ordering processes, allowing engineers to devote more time to product development. Users can input the number of components and nets and nodes into an online calculator that immediately provides a quote for PCB layout. Orders can be placed online as well. In addition, the service provides layout files that can be sent directly to Sunstone Circuits for board fabrication, with board assembly occurring at Screaming Circuits. For more information, visit: Screaming Circuits
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA and FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL –Fundação CERTI has implemented Valor Computerized Systems’ Trilogy DfM, vPlan, vManage and solutions. CERTI is a private technology research and development organization, providing industrial and service companies with innovative and competitive technological solutions. The company purchased the software in December of 2008 and installation was completed this March. The software covers the full manufacturing preparation and execution process, including DfM analysis of native CAD files, SMT part verification and component level materials management. “The Valor solution will provide CERTI with complete real-time visibility and control over its manufacturing processes, as well as full traceability of components and materials. We expect to duplicate the success we have shared with CERTI at many other Brazilian electronics manufacturers,” said Dan Weitzman, Valor’s president of American operations.