Today, we’re excited to announce SnapMagic Copilot, the AI design partner that will change the way electronics are designed. In tandem with this launch, we’re undergoing a transformation – from SnapEDA to SnapMagic, and have raised a new round of funding from the world’s best AI and developer tool investors. AI is advancing incredibly quickly.…
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Over 1.5MM SnapEDA CAD models now on Digi-Key!
Read moreYou can now find over 1.5 million SnapEDA CAD models on Digi-Key Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components. This means that Digi-Key customers can take advantage of SnapEDA’s free symbols, footprints and 3D models that are compatible with various E-CAD formats, including Altium, Fusion360, Eagle, KiCad, Allegro, OrCad, PADS and many more. About…
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Evaluating the Accuracy of AI-Generated CAD Models
Read moreAt SnapMagic, our mission is to help engineers design electronics faster. Today, we provide professional-grade CAD models made in collaboration with suppliers, because finding reliable models has always been a major point of friction. But our long-term vision has always been bigger – we want to help engineers move from idea to completed PCB as…
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The story behind Same Sky: Designing a human-centric supplier experience
Read moreThe story behind Same Sky: Designing a human-centric supplier experience Same Sky, formerly CUI Devices, recently completed a comprehensive rebrand that goes beyond just a new name. We spoke with Shanari Baird, the company’s VP of Marketing, about the transformation, the company’s approach to supporting engineers, and where they see the industry heading. With products spanning…
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Repositioning 3D Models in eCADSTAR
Read moreWhen incorporating 3D models into your footprint, the CAD models may have different origin points. Here are two quick methods to reposition and align them accurately. Initial import steps: 1. Load the library to eCADSTAR. Follow the import steps here 2. Open the footprint: Method 1: Aligning the 3D model by manual repositioning This method…
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From idea to CAD: export your power supply design into schematics in minutes
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits, to release our new schematic exporter. PI Expert is a web-based program that allows you to generate a complete power design from the specifications in minutes. The tool provides everything necessary to build and test a working…
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Find over 8 million CAD models for Nicomatic’s connectors on SnapEDA
Read moreWe are excited to announce that we have partnered with Nicomatic, an industry leader in interconnect solutions to provide over 8 million ready-to-use symbols and footprints for their micro connectors. Nicomatic is a full in-house international interconnect solutions provider. Their portfolio is dedicated to multiple configurations of board-to-board, board-to-wire, and wire-to-wire connectors as well as…
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Our trip to Electronica
Read moreEvery 2 years, over 80,000 folks from the electronics industry travel to the home of Oktoberfest (Munich!) to get together at the world’s largest electronics design tradeshow, Electronica. With over 18 halls – each larger than a football field – this event is absolutely massive! The SnapEDA team jumped at the opportunity to travel across…
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Quality Matters: 12 tips to ensure quality in your PCB Design
Read moreAt SnapEDA, we aim to provide high quality ready-to-use symbols and footprints for your electronic components. Accurate and well designed libraries for your PCBs are essential for optimal performance of your board. A single error or the slightest offset from a badly created footprint can cause thousands of dollars in wasted prototypes, along with weeks…
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Over 13,000 new CAD models for Abracon’s passive components now available on SnapEDA
Read moreWe have collaborated with Abracon to release 13,000 new symbols, footprints, and 3D models to help engineers design faster. These new CAD models include coverage for crystals, oscillators, and inductors. Abracon is an industry leader in passive components. Their products include frequency control devices, antennas, and connectivity solutions. With these new free, ready-to-use resources, engineers…
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Find microphones, speakers, buzzers and more with our new PUI Audio collaboration!
Read more4 – To download the E-CAD model, select Download Symbol and Footprint and choose the format of your preference. 5 – To get the M-CAD model, go to the 3D model tab and select Download 3D model. We hope you enjoy this new integration and these new CAD models for PUI Audio’s products. Happy Designing!