The next generation of Siemens Digital Industries Software’s PCB design portfolio takes an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, combining Xpedition, HyperLynx and PADS Professional software into a unified user experience with cloud connectivity and AI capabilities.
Engineers receive support from an AI during their work. For example, users can formulate search requests in free language and then have the AI summarize information stored in support databases. The AI-supported Predictive Commands function can be used during the design process. An adaptive AI suggests the next work steps and thus helps to streamline workflows.
The cloud connectivity of the tools facilitates collaboration along the value chain and enables access to specialized services and resources. Engineers can quickly adapt to changing requirements and gain insights into the supply chain.
The new generation of tools will facilitate the seamless flow of data and information across the entire product life cycle with the help of digital threads. This integration promotes collaboration, improves informed decisions and optimizes designs.
The next-generation software also offers improved integration with Siemens‘ Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management and NX software for product development. This enables multi-BOM support and closer collaboration between ECAD and MCAD domains. For enhanced security, the software offers rigid data access restrictions that can be configured and geolocalized, while applying the strictest industry protocols. In addition, the solution includes management capabilities for design and verification requirements for model-based system development.
The design solution for next-generation electronic systems, including Xpedition NG software and HyperLynx NG software, is available now, and PADS Pro NG software will be available in the second quarter of 2025. (jr)
