PLANO, TX, Apr 10, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has acquired DownStream Technologies, a provider of manufacturing data preparation solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) design. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ PCB design portfolio and expands its footprint in the electronics small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.
“The acquisition is a significant step for Siemens EDA in the mid-sized PCB market, offering DownStream’s customers improved time to market, quality, and cost efficiency,” said Mike Ellow, CEO, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Integrating DownStream Technologies enables Siemens EDA to provide the most comprehensive and advanced manufacturing data preparation solution, helping to ensure a smooth transition from design to production within a fully digitalized and scalable electronic systems design process.”
DownStream’s BluePrint-PCB software helps customers create manufacturing documents through automation. It minimizes errors and simplifies the shift from design to production, improving efficiency in PCB development. Integrating BluePrint-PCB with Siemens’ PCB design solutions supports a connected workflow, improving digital continuity and manufacturing readiness.
“We’re excited to join forces with Siemens and bring our decades of expertise into their world-class ecosystem,” said Rick Almeida, founder, DownStream Technologies. “Together, we’ll provide a fully integrated solution with both breadth and depth that enables PCB designers to deliver designs to manufacturing with greater efficiency and confidence.”
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software provides comprehensive solutions for digital transformation, offering software and services that enable companies to improve product design, manufacturing, and operational processes. It serves various industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, electronics, and consumer products. Siemens Digital Industries Software has contributed to manufacturing and product lifecycle management (PLM) innovation. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX, and is part of Siemens AG.
About DownStream Technologies
DownStream Technologies, founded in 2002 and based in Marlborough, MA, specializes in software solutions that streamline the post-processing of printed circuit board (PCB) designs. Their flagship products—CAM350, DFMStream, and BluePrint-PCB – facilitate design verification, optimization, and documentation, enabling efficient PCB fabrication and assembly. These tools serve industries such as electronics manufacturing, engineering, and design.