Siemens Expands PCB Design-to-Manufacturing Capabilities with Acquisition of DownStream Technologies!

Siemens Digital Industries Software has officially completed its acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a leading provider of manufacturing data preparation solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) design. This acquisition enhances Siemens’ PCB design portfolio and solidifies its presence in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market within the electronics industry.

Mike Ellow, CEO of Siemens EDA, commented on the significance of the acquisition: “This acquisition is a major step forward for Siemens EDA in addressing the needs of the mid-sized PCB market. By integrating DownStream Technologies, we are able to offer an advanced and comprehensive solution for manufacturing data preparation, which helps ensure a seamless transition from design to production within a fully digitalized and scalable process.”

Founded in 2002 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, DownStream Technologies is widely known for its CAM350 suite of tools, which allow users to visualize, verify, and automatically prepare PCB design data for fabrication. The company’s BluePrint-PCB tool, a patented documentation solution, automates the creation of highly detailed manufacturing documents, reducing errors and enhancing the efficiency of the PCB development process.

The integration of BluePrint-PCB with Siemens’ PCB design solutions is expected to offer a fully integrated workflow, enhancing digital continuity and manufacturing readiness for customers. This collaboration aims to streamline the entire PCB design-to-manufacturing process, enabling designers to deliver high-quality designs more efficiently and confidently.

Rick Almeida, founder of DownStream Technologies, expressed excitement about joining forces with Siemens: “We’re thrilled to bring our expertise into Siemens’ world-class ecosystem. Together, we’ll provide a solution that combines depth and breadth, empowering PCB designers to deliver designs to manufacturing with greater speed and confidence.”

Siemens Digital Industries Software enables organizations of all sizes to digitally transform using software, hardware, and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ solutions enable companies to optimize design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to turn ideas into sustainable products. From chips to entire systems, Siemens facilitates optimization across all stages of product and process development.

Siemens Digital Industries empowers manufacturing companies to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation. With cutting-edge automation and software solutions, Siemens is transforming product design and production, supported by Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform. With a workforce of approximately 70,000 people worldwide, Siemens Digital Industries continues to lead in the field of automation and digital transformation.

Siemens AG is a global leader in industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company strives to create technology that transforms everyday life, creating smarter, more efficient factories, cities, and transportation systems. Siemens also holds a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, a global leader in medical technology. In fiscal 2024, Siemens generated €75.9 billion in revenue and employed 312,000 people globally. For more information, visit