Modernizing Electronics Design with Cloud-Native CAD

Absolutely, with Onshape PCB Studio you can create models using ECAD files for reference. PCB Studio helps you create shapes for printed circuit boards using Onshape, export those models created in Onshape in an IDF format, and send them to an electrical engineer to use to create PCB designs in an ECAD system.

You can also import ECAD files in IDF, IDX, and Eagle formats and use them to create Onshape Part Studios and Assemblies for use as reference when creating enclosures for the circuit boards.

Yes, Onshape is ideal for designing IoT devices, smart electronics, and wearables, thanks to its support for compact assemblies and rapid iterations.

You can securely share live models – no exports needed. Control permissions and ensure your manufacturers are always using the latest version. Additionally, Onshape publications prove valuable when trying to limit the scope of a share. Publications let you securely share up-to-date design data and documentation with external stakeholders in a view-only format – ensuring clarity, consistency, and control without granting editing access.

Onshape outpaces traditional MCAD for high-tech design by enabling real-time collaboration, built-in PDM, and access from any device without the need for installations or IT oversight. It optimizes workflows across teams, helping companies move faster and bring products to market more efficiently.