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Is KiCad Ready for Professional PCB Design?

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Many engineers still think of KiCad as a hobbyist PCB design tool. That perception is changing.

In this episode, Judy Warner sits down with Seth Hillbrand, lead KiCad developer and founder of KiCad Services Corporation, to discuss how KiCad has evolved into a professional EDA platform trusted by startups, aerospace companies, research organizations, and enterprise engineering teams.

You'll learn:

  • Why more professional engineers are choosing KiCad
  • How open-source EDA tools stack up against commercial tools
  • Why preserving design intent and long-term IP matters
  • How KiCad's architecture is enabling the next generation of AI-powered PCB design
  • Seth's perspective on using AI to make engineers more effective, not replace them

    • Whether you're evaluating new PCB design tools or simply curious about the future of electronic design automation (EDA), this conversation offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry.

    🔗 Learn more about KiCad: https://www.kicad.org

    Connect with Seth Hillbrand

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethhillbrand/
    • KiCad Services: https://www.kipro-pcb.com/
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