"We chose Altium Designer because we need to produce prototypes rapidly and without fuss. The introduction of integrated database libraries allows us to do this. We can easily place up-to-date, preapproved components straight onto the schematic. And the 3D visualization engine means we can fit our boards into their cases …

"In addition, we have different needs in different markets, which also give us great design challenges. Therefore we think it is very interesting that Atmel and Altium come with an automated solution for this technology."