The AI Advantage in PCB Design: Techniques and Trends
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- John Watson explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing printed circuit board (PCB) design in this must-attend webinar, "The AI Advantage in PCB Design: Tools and Trends." This session will provide a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on the PCB design process, helping engineers and designers tackle challenges with greater efficiency and innovation.
The webinar begins with an introduction to AI's fundamental role in modern PCB design. Participants will learn how AI enhances traditional workflows, offering capabilities beyond human limitations. From circuit optimization to error reduction, AI enables faster, smarter, and more precise design outcomes.
Through real-world examples, the session will highlight how AI is being used to solve common PCB design challenges, such as managing complex routing patterns, improving thermal performance, and reducing the time spent on iterative design revisions. These case studies will show how companies have integrated AI to address bottlenecks, reduce costs, and accelerate product development timelines.
Additionally, this webinar will explore the potential hurdles of adopting AI technologies in PCB design. Topics will include data preparation, the need for effective collaboration between engineers and AI systems, and the importance of validating AI-driven recommendations. Attendees will also get a glimpse into the future of AI in PCB design, including its role in fully autonomous design systems and its integration with next-generation technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
What Participants Will Learn
1. How AI is transforming the design process in general.
2. The benefits of using AI are in improving efficiency and accuracy.
3. Key features and capabilities of AI-powered tools.
4. Real-world examples of AI solving design challenges.
5. Common challenges when adopting AI technologies.
6. Exciting future possibilities for AI in design and engineering.
Speaker Bios
John Watson brings over 44 years of experience in the electronics industry, with 24 of those dedicated to PCB design and engineering. Throughout his distinguished career, John has worked with leading companies such as Teledyne API, Emerson Computer Power, and Legrand Corporation. He also served honorably in the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence field. John is a technical expert in using various PCB Design ECAD Software.
A significant undertaking is honing the next generation of PCB Designers, enhancing proficiency in PCB Design, and improving the overall quality of PCB design workflows for industry-leading companies.
In addition to his industry role, John is a professor at Palomar College in San Marcos and the University of California San Diego, teaching foundational and advanced PCB design courses. He is also a highly regarded author, contributing regularly to blogs and white papers and as a monthly columnist for I-Connect007. John is the author of two books on Library and Data Management and is a sought-after international speaker, having delivered lectures across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
As a member of the IPC Designer Leadership Council, John is deeply committed to shaping the future of PCB design education and resources. Being part of an organization that has influenced the industry for decades remains one of the most rewarding aspects of his career.
The Engineering Webinar Series will provides FREE, live, monthly educational experiences and videos discussing key design issues surrounding aspects of quality, defect detection & remediation, and design finalization & fabrication. All sessions are recorded and registered attendees will receive a link to the video to watch on-demand.