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This is a very exciting time for those of us responsible for the stewardship of the ODB++ format. Twenty five years ago Valor Computerized Systems introduced a database format that became the most widely used intelligent data exchange format...

In 1980 an open ASCII vector format with the purpose of controlling numerically controlled equipment for the creation of photo-plotting film was first published. The format’s basis was established in the 60’s as a subset of an existing EIA...

Today we celebrate our 50,000th user signing up for the ODB++ Solutions Alliance! That’s right – 50,000 and you are one of them. 50,000 people have registered for the free ODB++ Viewer or the free ODB++ Inside application. Maybe...

Let me immediately dispel a rumor I heard this week. The rumor was that Siemens/Mentor intends to take the ODB++ format private or charge for it. As the manager of the ODB++ Solutions Alliance, I can state that rumor...

We recently conducted a worldwide survey to understand what PCB data formats are used in the industry today. Not surprisingly, Gerber 274X format is still the most widely used for PCB data exchange. However, the second most widely used...

I am happy to announce a couple of ODB++ Solutions Alliance milestones! Recent updates to the ODB++ Solutions Alliance website make it much easier to navigate. The layout has been streamlined and the materials on the resources page have...