In early October, industry leaders gathered for the inaugural IPC-2581 Summit, a significant event that underscored the importance of standardized data exchange in PCB design and manufacturing. The Summit brought together engineers, manufacturers, and thought leaders to discuss the advancements and benefits of adopting IPC-2581, setting a promising trajectory for the future of the industry….
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IPC-2581 Consortium members will be at IPC-APEX 2024 in Anaheim. Listed below are meetings related to IPC-2581 at the show. 2-16 Digital Product Model Exchange (DPMX) Subcommittee Monday April 8th, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5 PM Room 208A This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance and further development of IPC-2581. The IPC-2581 Users group meeting…
Version 8 of KiCad supports IPC-2581, we asked Seth Hillebrand, one of the lead developers for KiCad a few questions. See his answers below to each question. KiCad, a cross platform design suite, is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). The programs handle Schematic Capture, and PCB Layout with 3D viewer…
By – Michael Ford, Aegis Software It has been a couple of years since I was able to attend an IPC APEX show. APEX is unique in the industry, as it is the only show held together with a full technical conference, IPC standards committee meetings, professional training courses and more. There is no better way…
DPMX And The Digital Thread” Michael Ford, Aegis Software There are two aspects to a Digital Thread that are essential for modern manufacturing, both of which are related to the context in which we use data to create value. We tend to dwell on the aspect that represents daily burden to the industry with occasional…
IPC-2581 Consortium will be exhibiting (booth #17) at PCB East 2022 on April 12th, 2022, at PCB East 2022 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center (181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752). Entry to exhibit hall is free. Click here to register Visit members of the IPC-2581 consortium at Booth…
IPC-2581 Consortium will be at PCB West 2021 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Stop by booth #412 on Wednesday October 6th to talk to experts about how IPC-2581 is being used by design houses and their manufacturing partners to streamline the Smart hand-off process to manufacturing partners. Ask us about…
Koh Young, measurement-based inspection solutions provider, joined the IPC-2581 Consortium this week to support the adoption and use of IPC-2581 (DPMX) for design data transfer to machines on factory floor to improve efficiency and reduce costs for electronics manufacturers. Using IPC-DPMX (IPC-2581) with IPC-CFX will deliver engineering (design) data directly to machines to streamline the process…
A wonderful short article written by Lou Shababy, a PCB Design lead at Eaton Lighting Controls Division, in this month’s issue of PCD&F Magazine. In this article Lou talks about why IPC-2581 is a better format to use. Besides the hand-off benefits, he argues that since there is intelligence in the data package, DFM checks…
At this year’s APEX show we will explore new opportunities to expand the format. There will be user group and committtee meetings and a Buzz Session at this year’s APEX event. Be sure not to miss it. How IPC-2581 Enables Industry 4.0 Tuesday, Jan 29 — 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM | Buzz Session 2…