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Delkin Devices Enhances Productivity with Altium Designer Upgrade

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Processors & Edge Intelligence - Microcontrollers & Printed Circuit Boards
Applicable Industries	Electronics Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Additive Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	Delkin Devices, a leading manufacturer of industrial storage products, had been using Altium Designer 2004 for five years. However, as electronics design evolved, the software was no longer meeting their design needs. The team at Delkin Devices recognized the need for an upgrade to keep up with the changing demands of their industry. The challenge was to find a solution that would not only meet their current needs but also provide a platform for future growth and development. The solution needed to be easy to implement, with a minimal learning curve, and be able to handle their existing project files. Read More
About Customer	Delkin Devices is a Poway, California-based company that has been manufacturing industrial storage products for over 24 years. It is one of the top 25 manufacturers in Southern California and serves some of the largest companies in the world. Delkin Devices has been a long-time user of Altium products, originally using PCAD before switching to Altium Designer in 2004. The company is committed to staying at the forefront of technology and continually seeks ways to improve its productivity and efficiency. Read More
Solution	Delkin Devices decided to upgrade to the latest version of Altium Designer. This new version provided productivity-enhancing features such as Design Rules Check, Differential Pair Routing, and the MCAD ECAD 3D Collaboration tool. These features were new to the designers but were provided in a familiar software application, minimizing the learning curve. The upgrade process was straightforward, and the team was able to open all their older project files, designs that were done years ago in either Tango or PCAD. The new Altium Designer also made board design quicker and easier, with improved Design Rule Checks (DRC) being the most significant time saver. The 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities allowed for better collaboration with the mechanical team and fewer design iterations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Processors & Edge Intelligence - Microcontrollers & Printed Circuit Boards

Applicable Industries

Electronics

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Additive Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Simulation

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

Delkin Devices, a leading manufacturer of industrial storage products, had been using Altium Designer 2004 for five years. However, as electronics design evolved, the software was no longer meeting their design needs. The team at Delkin Devices recognized the need for an upgrade to keep up with the changing demands of their industry. The challenge was to find a solution that would not only meet their current needs but also provide a platform for future growth and development. The solution needed to be easy to implement, with a minimal learning curve, and be able to handle their existing project files.

About Customer

Delkin Devices is a Poway, California-based company that has been manufacturing industrial storage products for over 24 years. It is one of the top 25 manufacturers in Southern California and serves some of the largest companies in the world. Delkin Devices has been a long-time user of Altium products, originally using PCAD before switching to Altium Designer in 2004. The company is committed to staying at the forefront of technology and continually seeks ways to improve its productivity and efficiency.

Solution

Delkin Devices decided to upgrade to the latest version of Altium Designer. This new version provided productivity-enhancing features such as Design Rules Check, Differential Pair Routing, and the MCAD ECAD 3D Collaboration tool. These features were new to the designers but were provided in a familiar software application, minimizing the learning curve. The upgrade process was straightforward, and the team was able to open all their older project files, designs that were done years ago in either Tango or PCAD. The new Altium Designer also made board design quicker and easier, with improved Design Rule Checks (DRC) being the most significant time saver. The 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities allowed for better collaboration with the mechanical team and fewer design iterations.

Impact #1	The upgrade to the latest version of Altium Designer has significantly improved Delkin Device’s productivity. The new features have made board design quicker and easier, and the improved Design Rule Checks have saved significant time. The 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities have allowed for better collaboration with the mechanical team, resulting in fewer design iterations. The Output Job editor feature has also streamlined the process of consolidating the board’s manufacturing information into a single document. Overall, the upgrade has enhanced the efficiency of the design process from concept to manufacturing.

Impact #1

The upgrade to the latest version of Altium Designer has significantly improved Delkin Device’s productivity. The new features have made board design quicker and easier, and the improved Design Rule Checks have saved significant time. The 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities have allowed for better collaboration with the mechanical team, resulting in fewer design iterations. The Output Job editor feature has also streamlined the process of consolidating the board’s manufacturing information into a single document. Overall, the upgrade has enhanced the efficiency of the design process from concept to manufacturing.

Benefit #1	Doubled PCB throughput with the latest design features of Altium Designer
Benefit #2	Significant time savings with improved Design Rule Checks (DRC)
Benefit #3	Fewer design iterations due to better collaboration with the mechanical team using 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities

Benefit #1

Doubled PCB throughput with the latest design features of Altium Designer

Benefit #2

Significant time savings with improved Design Rule Checks (DRC)

Benefit #3

Fewer design iterations due to better collaboration with the mechanical team using 3D MCAD ECAD design capabilities

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Delkin Devices Enhances Productivity with Altium Designer Upgrade

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