Welcome to the May issue of the Zuken Newsletter! Preparations are in full swing for Zuken Innovation World (ZIW) 2025, our flagship conference series connecting engineering professionals, industry leaders, and Zuken experts across Europe. With events in Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, and the UK—ZIW 2025 offers insights into our roadmap, technical sessions, and real-world applications. Registration is now open for Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, and the UK!

Meanwhile, we’ve been working on key updates to your PCB design tools. CR-8000 2025 delivers major productivity gains with AI-assisted layout, intelligent circuit generation, and advanced reliability verification. eCADSTAR 2025 focuses on workflow efficiency and tighter integration between design and manufacturing teams.

Also in this issue, explore how intelligent E-CAD systems are reshaping engineering with rule-driven automation and real-time validation.

Press Release

Zuken Launches CR-8000 2025 with AI-Enhanced Support for High-Speed, High-Density PCB Design

Zuken’s CR-8000 2025 update advances PCB design with intelligent circuit generation, AI-assisted layout, and enhanced reliability checks, helping engineers accelerate development and improve design integrity.

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Press Release

eCADSTAR 2025 Advances PCB Design with Smarter Workflows and Enhanced Manufacturing Integration

We’ve launched eCADSTAR 2025, delivering smarter PCB workflows, greater high-speed design precision, and stronger manufacturing integration. Enhanced automation, improved collaboration, and streamlined documentation help teams accelerate development and ensure a seamless transition to manufacturing.

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Blog

What is an Intelligent E-CAD System?

Intelligent E-CAD systems are transforming design processes with real-time validation, rule-based automation, and closer manufacturing integration. By improving accuracy, streamlining workflows, and accelerating project completion, they represent a major advancement in modern engineering.

Unlock the Power of Intelligent E-CAD

Zuken Innovation World 2025 Registration is Now Open!

ZIW (Zuken Innovation World) is an annual conference where industry professionals gather to explore the latest Zuken solutions, share insights, and collaborate on design innovation.

Switzerland: June 5th – Campus Sursee, Lucern
France: June 12th – Palais de Congrès, Paris Massy
Italy: June 17th – Savoia Hotel Bologna
Germany: September 15th/16th – Lufthansa Seeheim Hotel
UK: September 30th/ October 1st - Hotel La Tour, Milton Keynes

More ZIW Information

Upcoming Events:

SCB Expert Days (24-26 June - Nuremberg, Germany)
Siemens PLM Connection (24-25 June - Seeheim, Germany)
Sindex (2-4 September - Bern, Switzerland)
DSEI 2025 (9-12 September - London, United Kingdom)