Zuken Sets New Price/Performance Standard with CADSTAR Lite
Intuitive GUI: menus, toolbars, macros and more totally configurable
Powerful PCB Design Software for Small Business Budgets
July 6, 2010 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken today launched as part of its "take-care" strategy a new version of its CADSTAR PCB design software called CADSTAR Lite. Designers working on smaller scale projects no longer need to be weighed down with complexity that they don’t need – now they can buy a simplified package to match the size of their projects and wallet.
"Our designs have many common building blocks and CADSTAR allows us to use this to our advantage to produce new product designs quickly and accurately. We had been looking to change our design software when we found out about CADSTAR Lite. After discovering the vast functionality it provides, we couldn’t turn down the opportunity to get Zuken’s technology plus email support from the local distributor, at such a competitive price - so we immediately bought two seats! We will be looking to upgrade in the future, but for now CADSTAR Lite provides us with a breadth of capabilities for everything we need and more," said Cliff Brown, Design Engineer from Blackstar Amplification, specialists in cutting-edge guitar amplification design and production.
"There is a segment of the market that has been crying out for PCB design software that does what it says, and is within their small business budgets. We recognize that a one size fits all strategy has its limitations – that’s why we’ve introduced CADSTAR Lite," said Jeroen Leinders, CADSTAR distribution manager.
The CADSTAR Lite bundle includes a schematic editor, PCB design editor that has a maximum capability of 2000 pins/pads, a place and route editor with unlimited numbers of interactive routing layers, library editor and access to the online library of over 250,000 components, plus ODBC-compliant database support and a datasheet publisher. Pricing starts at less than two euros/dollars per day.
For more information about CADSTAR Lite visit www.zuken.com/cadstarlite or contact your local CADSTAR distributor.
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About CADSTAR:
CADSTAR is Zuken’s powerful PCB design solution allowing an intuitive workflow, guiding the designers easily through their design process. CADSTAR incorporates all the technologies necessary for a complete electronic development process in one environment. From schematics, board- and FPGA-level system design, PCB layout, high-speed and signal integrity, analysis, 3D, creation of manufacturing output, complemented by complete data management capabilities and extensive internet-accessible libraries containing over 250,000 components. Its price-performance, coupled with a scalable design environment, provides total flexibility to engineers of small- to mid-size EDA development teams.
About Zuken:
Zuken works globally with leading companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing processes through the provision of leading-edge software and consulting services. The company’s unique combination of proven experience, technological expertise and agility creates best in class solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and belief in integrity in all aspects of business produce long lasting and successful customer partnerships.
Zuken’s robust market position is reinforced by an established position in the industry with over 30 years experience, and solid financial foundations. As a stable multinational company, listed on Tier 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Zuken is able to remain focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of an investment by partnering with Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people - the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people are able to relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements.
For more information contact your local PR person:
| Northern & Southern Europe |
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| Dionne Hayman, Zuken Ltd. |
E-mail: dionne.hayman@zuken.com |
1500 Aztec West,
Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4RF,
UK |
 Tel: +44 (0)7980 797040
Twitter: @ZukenUK_Scan |