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Pentalogix Launches ViewMate Professional: A Next-Generation PCB CAM SolutionNews
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Pentalogix, Inc., a leading provider of PCB CAM software, announced the release of ViewMate Professional, a powerful Gerber editor and PCB production file automation tool designed for professional use. This new offering consolidates and replaces the company’s previous tools, ViewMate Pro and CAMMaster, delivering high-end functionality directly to PCB designers and PCB fabrication engineers. ViewMate Professional puts users in full control of their manufacturing files, eliminating reliance on external “silent fixes”

Pentalogix Launches Next-Gen Smart DFM - Free with ViewMate Essentials and Pro
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New feature empowers PCB designers with customizable, pre-production DFM intelligence to reduce manufacturing risk and accelerate time-to-market   Pentalogix, Inc. has announced the launch of its latest-generation Smart DFM, a powerful Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) verification feature included at no additional cost with ViewMate Essentials and ViewMate Pro. More than a traditional PCB DFM software, Smart DFM integrates advanced intelligence directly into the PCB design workflow, enabling engineers to identify and resolve

Pentalogix Launches ViewMate Essentials to Ensure PCB Designs are Manufacturing-Ready
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September 2, 2025 – Pentalogix, Inc., a leader in PCB design solutions, announced the launch of ViewMate Essentials, an advanced CAM package designed to enhance the workflow of PCB designers. Available starting September 2nd, 2025, ViewMate Essentials enables designers to view, edit, and manage PCB manufacturing files with exceptional precision, facilitating seamless collaboration with PCB fabricators and assemblers. ViewMate Essentials intelligently aggregates a multitude of manufacturing files, including Gerber, NC Drill,

Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing PCB Design and Manufacturing
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is catalyzing a significant transformation in the realm of printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing, providing a whole new level of efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across the entire process. This article delves into the diverse applications of AI in PCB design and manufacturing, ranging from optimizing schematic design to refining component selection, parsing datasheets, conducting circuit calculations, managing PCB layout, and beyond. Through the utilization of

The Future of PCB Fabrication: Emerging Technologies and Trends
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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the hidden figures that power our electronic devices, from smartphones to space rockets. As we continue to demand smaller, faster, and more powerful electronic gadgets, the PCB fabrication industry is at the forefront of innovation. In this article, we’ll explore the exciting emerging technologies and trends shaping the future of PCB fabrication.   Miniaturization and High-Density Interconnects One of

Tips for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Amid a Global Chip Shortage
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We are going through difficult times for electronics. The massive shortage of Integrated Circuits (ICs) (and in general, semiconductors) is hitting all players in the electronics industry, from corporate giants like Apple and Samsung, to small companies and startups. This is not the first time it happens. As we have learned throughout history, the economy is cyclical. But it feels like we are experiencing one of the toughest and longest