AUSTIN, TX – Patchr launched a PCB design software for hobbyists and educators.  The new tool integrates with PCB manufacturers such as OSH Park and MacroFab, and milling machines like Bantam Tools.

GENT, BELGIUM – Ucamco, KiCad and Pentalogix have developed the CAD/CAM Exchange NC format (XNC), a subset of IPC-NC-349 that transfers CAD/CAM drill information without the need for additional sidecar files.

HILTON HEAD, SC – Stephen Collins, CEO of Anark, will keynote Zuken Innovation World, which takes place here Apr. 15-17.

SAN JOSE, CA – Cadence Design Systems reported fourth quarter revenue of $579 million, up 15.3% year-over-year. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $100 million, compared to a net loss of $14 million for the same period in 2017.