Zuken launches CADSTAR ECAD – MCAD bridge

27 May, 2009 - Munich, Germany; and Westford, MA, USA - Zuken is introducing an important new bridging technology to the CADSTAR design suite – CADSTAR BoardModeler Lite. This technology provides an optimized environment for the verification of the PCB layout in its mechanical environment. BoardModeler Lite creates a bridge between the ECAD and MCAD world using the industrial formats which are in common use in the MCAD world, namely ACIS, STEP, and STL format.

Zuken has a considerable array of R&D expertise at its design centres in Japan, Germany and the UK and this technology was initially developed for its high end applications. However Zuken, recognising the needs of the PCB designer working in an ECAD-MCAD environment, has brought BoardModeler Lite into the CADSTAR design suite for use by PCB Designer and Engineer alike.

Through BoardModeler Lite the designer can access and import/export ACIS, STEP, STL during the design process. Visualization, measurement and on-line design rule checking capabilities allow the electrical design to be checked against the mechanical requirements. This allows the PCB layout to be checked in the earliest stages of the design process. Component placement changes, board outline and height limitation areas are automatically back annotated into the PCB design.

BoardModeler Lite replaces CADSTAR 3D offering an enhanced 3D environment to ensure that the PCB design fits the mechanical product design. This latter feature is a key benefit for products with complex case (housing) designs and limited height or space available for the electrical components.

The designer can easily undertake on-line collision checks as BoardModeler Lite indicates when the PCB design causes a problem with the imported housing, other PCB boards and other mechanical geometries (such as heatsinks). Using visual overview the designer monitors where problems are occurring. As each new constraint is added or altered the knock on results are shown immediately saving important design and manufacturing time.

BoardModeler Lite is available now. For more information or to locate your local CADSTAR Distributor please visit: www.zuken.com/cadstardistributors or www.zuken.com/boardmodelerlite  

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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 230,000 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.

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