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What is PCBflow?

Gain prompt and actionable insights into the manufacturability of your PCBs before the handoff stage, which accelerates the time-to-market for both prototypes and new product introductions (NPIs). Enjoy outstanding Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis with Valor NPI, which does not require any initial setup. You can apply DFM guidelines from your selected supplier and easily upload your designs in multiple common CAD formats such as ODB++, IPC2581, and Gerber274x. PCBflow not only incorporates accurate part geometries into your designs through VPL but also detects potential assembly problems, empowering you to implement necessary modifications before it is too late. This platform is specifically designed to improve, simplify, and facilitate the journey from design to production. Designers and manufacturers can connect effortlessly, promoting collaboration and enabling real-time design handoffs to production. With a secure, cloud-based, and collaborative environment, there is no requirement for extra IT costs. Siemens emphasizes the importance of information security, ensuring effective management of cloud environments and product offerings, providing confidence to all users. By leveraging these innovative tools, teams can drastically minimize delays and enhance project efficiency, ultimately leading to a smoother workflow and faster turnaround times. This transformative approach not only benefits designers but also strengthens the entire production process, paving the way for continued innovation.

What is DipTrace?

DipTrace is professional electronic design automation software for schematic capture and printed circuit board layout, developed by Novarm Ltd and in continuous development since 2004. More than 30,000 engineers in over 50 countries use it, including teams at companies working in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and industrial electronics. For organizations evaluating EDA tools, the licensing model is the main structural difference from most alternatives. DipTrace is sold under a perpetual license: purchased once, owned permanently, with no subscription, no annual maintenance fee, and no loss of access when a term expires. Five editions range from $75 to $995 per seat depending on pin count and layer requirements, and volume, network, academic, and non-profit pricing is available. Technical support is included for every user at no extra cost, including those on the free edition. The software runs entirely offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no cloud dependency and no design data leaving the workstation — a requirement for many defense and medical customers. Functionally, DipTrace covers the complete design flow in a single environment: hierarchical schematic capture with electrical rule check and SPICE simulation, board layout with interactive push-and-shove editing, shape-based autorouting, differential pair and length-matched high-speed routing, real-time design rule checking, 3D preview with STEP export, and manufacturing output in Gerber X2, ODB++, IPC-2581, and NC Drill. Version 5.3 introduced a native XML project format that works identically to the binary format, allowing designs to be managed in version control systems alongside firmware and mechanical files. Component sourcing integrates Mouser pricing data and SnapEDA libraries. Migration paths exist from Altium, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, EasyEDA Pro, Pulsonix, and PADS.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

MontBlancAI
Siemens Valor

Integrations Supported

MontBlancAI
Siemens Valor

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$75 per license
Perpetual license, no subscription. Five editions: Starter $75, Lite $145, Standard $395, Extended $695, Full $995 per seat. Free edition available up to 300 pins. Volume, network, academic, and non-profit pricing available. Technical support included for all users.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Siemens Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing

Date Founded

1847

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.pcbflow.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Novarm Ltd

Date Founded

2004

Company Website

diptrace.com

Categories and Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Categories and Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

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