Revolutionizing Electronic Product Design: A Case Study on YASA Ltd.

YASA Ltd. is a British manufacturer that specializes in electric motors, controllers, and powertrain solutions for hybrid and electric automotive applications. The company works in partnership with OEM customers to create custom solutions that meet their precise electric powertrain requirements. YASA's engineering team is committed to continuous innovation to meet the increasing demand for hybrid and electric automobiles and the renewed interest in greener aviation solutions. The company has always been forward-thinking, investing in remote working tools to facilitate seamless collaboration among its design teams.

YASA Ltd., a British manufacturer specializing in electric motors, controllers, and powertrain solutions for hybrid and electric automotive applications, faced a significant challenge. The increasing demand for hybrid and electric automobiles, coupled with a renewed interest in greener aviation solutions, necessitated continuous innovation from YASA's engineering team. The company had always invested in remote working tools, but the full value of these investments became apparent during the pandemic. The lockdown posed a significant challenge to their design teams, who needed to continue collaborating seamlessly despite the physical distance and restrictions.

YASA Ltd. found a solution in Altium’s CoDesigner. This tool allowed electrical and mechanical engineers to communicate directly while working in their own respective design environments. It facilitated the bi-directional pushing and reviewing of changes in real time. Data was automatically transferred back and forth between MCAD and ECAD systems, saving time on every project. This solution proved to be particularly beneficial during the pandemic, as it allowed the design teams to continue their work and collaboration seamlessly, despite the challenges posed by the lockdown. The CoDesigner tool not only addressed the immediate challenge of remote collaboration but also improved the overall efficiency of the design process.

• The implementation of Altium’s CoDesigner tool brought about significant operational improvements for YASA Ltd. The tool allowed for direct communication between electrical and mechanical engineers, even while working in their own respective design environments. This facilitated real-time, bi-directional review and modification of designs, enhancing the efficiency of the design process. The automatic transfer of data between MCAD and ECAD systems further streamlined operations, saving time on every project. Moreover, the tool proved invaluable during the pandemic, enabling the design teams to continue their work and collaboration seamlessly despite the lockdown. This ensured that YASA could continue to innovate and meet the demands of its customers without interruption.