EMPro 2011.11 electromagnetic professional software is a 3-D modeling and simulation platform. Is integrated with Advanced Design System; is used to create 3-D models and analyze electrical performance of packages, connectors, antennas and other RF components. Includes improvements to the finite-element method simulator. Features a fast FEM iterative solver that reportedly doubles the speed of simulations that include internal ports; a user-defined passive loads capability, and a fast, 2-D port solver.

Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com/find/eesof 

T3Ster thermal transient tester now comes with FloTherm electronics thermal simulation and analysis software.

Eagle version 6 printed circuit board design software features BGA escape routing, differential pair routing, automatic meanders and undo/redo logs.

EN AT5600 electroless nickel plating is said to eliminate black pad and improve soldering on ENIG-coated PCBs. Provides lateral growth on copper, reportedly yielding a flatter surface with less pronounced grain boundaries. Features an additive system that produces solution stability throughout its bath life.

Technic, www.technic.com