88 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2020
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The Digital Layout: The New Printed
Circuit Engineering Association
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Stephen Chavez takes a first
look at the new Printed Cir-
cuit Engineering Association
(PCEA), including an overview
of members and membership
and why we established the or-
ganization. He also looks at the mission of the
PCEA and how it will unfold to the industry.
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Dana on Data: Automating DFX
Transfer and Analysis Using
IPC-2581C
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We are inching closer to a world where a com-
plete intelligent PCB data transfer is realized.
The IPC 2-16 Digital Product Model Exchange
(DPMX) Subcommittee has just sent revision
C out for IPC-2581 Consortium review with fi-
nal industry approval targeted for this June.
Dana Korf discusses the significant additions
and their impact.
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A Young Designer's Journey
After Grad School
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Lukas Trumpler is a young PCB
designer from Germany who
designs boards for sensors with
ITK Engineering GmbH. Andy
Shaughnessy met with Lukas
and spoke with him about his
job, what he's learned in this industry so far, and
his impressions of his first AltiumLive event.
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Tim's Takeaways: Working From
Home—5 Tips for Newbies
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Due to the COVID-19 out-
break, many people who have
worked in an office environ-
ment for their entire career
have suddenly found them-
selves shifted to working re-
motely. Tim Haag, who has worked from home
for over 17 years, shares five tips for making
the most of this situation and working success-
fully from home.
Stephen Chavez
Tim Haag
Lukas Trumpler
