Siemens has completed its acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a key player in PCB design and manufacturing solutions. This strategic move aims to enhance Siemens' design-to-manufacturing flow by integrating DownStream’s advanced solutions.
DownStream Technologies, established in 2002 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is known for its manufacturing data analysis tools, including the CAM350 suite. These tools are widely used to prepare PCB design data for fabrication. Their BluePrint-PCB tool stands out for automating the creation of detailed manufacturing documents, helping to reduce errors and streamline design to production transitions.
Rick Almeida, founder of DownStream Technologies, expressed optimism about the acquisition, stating, “We’re excited to join forces with Siemens and bring our decades of expertise into their world-class ecosystem. 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.”
The acquisition's terms, finalized on April 7, 2025, remain undisclosed. Additional information can be found on Siemens’ website.
Siemens Digital Industries Software provides digital transformation solutions through its Xcelerator platform, offering an integrated approach from design to product delivery. The company emphasizes that their software solutions can optimize operations from chips to entire systems.