... companies see the integration of data management functions into authoring systems for electronics and electrical engineering as a way of making product development more efficient. In order to avoid duplication of work, both transparent processes and consistent availability of data are important prerequisites. CAD data is not only important for developers and designers, it must also be available for virtual prototypes, work instructions or technical documentation, for example. An ECAD authoring tool with integrated data management could ensure smooth collaboration even beyond the development phase. 60% see ECAD tools with integrated data management as an opportunity for increased reuse in the context of modular development methods, also because components and modules can be easily tracked. The requirements, ...