Software kick starts PCB design

2nd September 2015

Mick Elliott

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CadSoft Computer has extended its software portfolio with the new ‘EAGLE Make’ line launched, along with new product segmentation for the whole EAGLE range. The ‘EAGLE Make’ product line was created in order to respond to the requirements of the emerging Maker segment by providing two different license types: ‘EAGLE Make Personal’ (previously EAGLE Hobbyist), and the brand new ‘EAGLE Make Pro’.

The two license types mainly differ in terms of usability (non-commercial vs. commercial) and board size flexibility.

The ‘EAGLE Make’ product line forms part of the new product segmentation that CadSoft has introduced which includes ‘EAGLE Business’, clearly targeted to commercial customers and larger companies, as well as ‘EAGLE Learn’ which focuses on the educational segment.

“It is our belief that there is an increasing demand for a product which supports engineers getting started with PCB design at a professional or personal level. EAGLE Make Pro is a design package that provides full functionality for commercial use at great value. The annual licensing for EAGLE Make Pro provides a lower barrier to entry for those starting out in the commercial space, while also providing a neat upgrade path to one of the more professional licenses if the customer need is there”, commented Robin Colman, General Manager at CadSoft.

“As the EAGLE portfolio expands it is important we make it easy for our customers to identify the right EAGLE product to suit their needs. We want to make it easier for people to understand at first sight what EAGLE is about and the options and different editions available. Our new product lines, EAGLE Business, EAGLE Make and EAGLE Learn do this perfectly,” continued Colman.

CadSoft Computer is part of the Premier Farnell Group.