BRISTOL, UK, and WESTFORD, MA, May 5, 2025 – Zuken has released eCADSTAR 2025, the latest version of its PCB design software. The update includes features that streamline design workflows, support high-speed and signal integrity analysis, and improve coordination between engineering and manufacturing functions.
“eCADSTAR 2025 provides engineers with smarter tools to accelerate development while maintaining design accuracy,” said Jeroen Leinders, eCADSTAR business manager, Zuken Europe. “The new capabilities that we are introducing in this major release streamline library management, improve high-speed design precision, and automate key manufacturing processes.”
The enhancements in eCADSTAR 2025 cover the entire design process. These include improved library management with support for multiple library paths, enhanced schematic documentation, and accuracy in high-speed design. Manufacturing collaboration has been improved with expanded variant exports and automated batch processing of manufacturing outputs. Instead of exporting files manually, batch processing allows the automatic creation of all necessary manufacturing outputs, including Gerber files, ODB++, drill files, BOMs, and MCAD files, in one step. This lets engineers complete tasks in bulk, reduces manual work, and maintains design consistency.
eCADSTAR is available both in permanent and time-based licensing options in a broad range of configurations to fit individual needs.
Key Enhancements in eCADSTAR 2025
- Multiple Library Paths Support
Designers can configure three library paths – master/central, local/prototype, and customer/project – allowing faster addition of new parts from online sources to local/prototype design without requiring librarian approval.
- Enhanced Schematic Documentation
Users can integrate BMP, GIF, and PNG images into schematics, simplifying the inclusion of company logos and reference images.
- High-Speed Design Improvements
A new pin-length support feature allows for signal timing adjustments by defining pin lengths at the part or pin level, improving routing accuracy and signal integrity.
- Improved Collaboration with Manufacturing
Expanded support for design variants in STEP, IDF, and IDX export ensures precise 3D representation of multiple configurations.
- Automated Batch Processing
Streamlining handover to manufacturing by generating all outputs – including Gerber files, ODB++, drill files, and BOMs – in a single step, while managing multiple design variants.
These updates make eCADSTAR 2025.0 a smarter, faster, and efficient PCB design solution, optimizing both design and manufacturing workflows.
Source: eCADSTAR
About eCADSTAR
eCADSTAR is a PCB design software developed by Zuken, a Japanese electronic design automation (EDA) company headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. eCADSTAR offers a unified design environment that integrates schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D visualization, aiming to streamline the design process for engineers. Its features include high-speed design capabilities, signal integrity analysis, and a centralized library system to manage components. The software is utilized across various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, where complex PCB designs are essential.
About Zuken
Zuken Inc., established in 1976, is a software company headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. The company provides advanced design solutions for printed circuit boards (PCBs), electrical and fluid systems, and 3D cabinet and wire harness layouts, serving industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. Zuken, established in 1976, reported an annual revenue of approximately $750 million as of April 2025 and employs around 1,000 people globally. Zuken collaborates with companies worldwide to optimize their engineering design processes. For nearly 50 years, Zuken has focused on providing advanced technology solutions to meet the changing needs of the manufacturing industry.