Zuken Releases Latest Free Version of the Award Winning CADSTAR Express

Award winning CADSTAR Express 9.0 now further enhanced to contain features of CADSTAR 10

Including the New Features of CADSTAR 10.0

July 15, 2008, - Munich, Germany; and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken has released the latest revision of the free sample download of CADSTAR 10.0 - CADSTAR Express. This fully operational version of Zuken’s easy to use and ready to use powerful desktop PCB design solution includes all the latest features of CADSTAR 10.0, with a limit of 300 pins and 50 components.

Users downloading this tool from Zuken’s website can quickly get a feel for the major advancements in ease of use and reverse engineering featured in version 10.0. The back annotation function for example, now makes file transfer from PCB into schematic a much smoother process, assisting in the efficient management of engineering change orders that are particularly associated with high-speed designs.

Earlier this year CADSTAR Express took second place in E&E’s (Elektronik & Entwicklung) awards under the Design Tools and Software category; based on the solution’s ease of use and compatibility with other design/manufacturing software systems.

To get the most out of CADSTAR Express, Zuken has compiled a Do-It-Yourself Booklet, created to guide the user step-by-step through the solution using design examples.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact your local CADSTAR distributor to find out more about the unlimited versions of CADSTAR solutions.

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For further information and reader enquiries:

 

Americas
Amy Clements, Zuken USA Inc., 238 Littleton RD, STE 100, Westford, MA 01886, USA
Tel: +1 972-691-3284
Fax: +1 972-691-1304
E-mail: amy.clements@zuken.com
Web: www.zuken.com
Europe
Dionne Hayman, Zuken Ltd., 1500 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4RF, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1454 207800
Fax: +44 (0)1454 207803
E-mail: dionne.hayman@zuken.co.uk
Web: www.zuken.com
Laetitia Simonian, 3 avenue du Canada, Bâtiment Thêta 2, 91974 Les Ulis, France
Tel: +33 1 69 29 48 00
Fax: +33 1 69 07 80 85
E-mail: laetitia.simonian@zuken.fr
Web: www.zuken.com
Petra Haberer, Am Soeldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)89 607 696-52
Fax: +49 (0)89 607 696-01
Email: Petra.Haberer@zuken.de
Web: www.zuken.com

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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 200,000 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.