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Tomachie Launches AI-Assisted PCB Schematic Analysis with Intelligent Test Point Insertion for Altium, Kicad and other tools

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Automated design quality scoring, auto-generated documentation, structural fault coverage analysis, and intelligent test point placement — before layout begins. Tomachie offers something for all product team members, from design engineering teams to test engineer. The design improves and Tomachie delivers deterministic fault coverage analysis across every major test and inspection method.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Tomachie announced its AI-Assisted PCB schematic design analysis platform, enabling engineering teams to evaluate and improve schematic quality before layout begins. Schematic errors caught after layout — or in production — cost 10 to 100 times more to fix than those caught during schematic capture. Supporting Altium, KiCad, and other schematic tools, Tomachie accepts privately encrypted design uploads for automated assessment of electrical intent and downstream readiness.

“Tomachie catches schematic errors, missing test points, during schematic capture, at the lowest cost to fix — before layout locks in decisions that cost 10 to 100 times more to correct later.”

Schematic Design Quality

Tomachie handles any design complexity — flat, hierarchical, multi-sheet, harness-based, and bussed architectures — establishing a measurable quality baseline that reduces downstream friction across the product lifecycle. Library quality checks grade model correctness and verify IPC land pattern compliance. By enforcing schematic correctness without restricting architectural choices, Tomachie reduces repeat review cycles and minimizes interpretation errors during alternate part swaps, test generation, and production handoffs.

Electrical and Interface Verification

The platform performs over 400 automated design checks spanning low-speed serial interface (LSSI) verification — I²C pull-up validation, JTAG TAP selection, EMC shield-to-logic GND handling, SPI controller/target configuration, termination errors on clock lines, and output-enables tied directly to power/GND planes. High-speed serial interface (HSSI) nets are identified, avoided during intelligent test point insertion, and collated for engineering team documentation.

Automated Documentation Generation

Tomachie auto-generates document editor-ready tables of connector pinouts, power distribution summaries, I²C address maps, JTAG chain documentation, SPI controller/target tables, HSSI interface tables, and designer-annotated net documentation — reducing manual effort and improving communication with production, test, and non-technical stakeholders.

Structural Fault Coverage Analysis

Tomachie provides deterministic visibility into structural fault coverage across all major test methods — predicting solder fault coverage for manual inspection, AOI, and AXI; generating shorts and opens analysis using boundary scan (IEEE 1149.1, 1149.6, 1149.10) with and without loopback; and determining electrical fault coverage for flying probe, in-circuit, and Intellitech JAF® ATE using bed-of-nails or connector access.

Intelligent Test Point Insertion

A key differentiator is Tomachie’s intelligent test point insertion engine. Based on user-defined policies and existing boundary scan access, it automatically identifies fault coverage gaps and inserts the required test points — giving layout teams precise guidance for area planning before the first component is placed. Policies support all-nets coverage, power rails only, and exclusions for HSSI and DDR memory. When not using a test-point-per-net strategy, the platform inserts test points where they deliver the most value.

Who Benefits

Design engineers catch substantive errors before they propagate. Engineering managers achieve consistent quality across in-house and contract designers. Production and test teams benefit from designs optimized for consistency, with functional testing focused on defects structural test cannot cover — all without anyone appearing pedantic about schematic correctness.

“Some may say ‘experienced engineers don’t make these mistakes.’ In every design we’ve analyzed, we’ve found substantive issues — shell grounding errors, JTAG select problems, missing I²C pull-ups, passive values in comments, hidden NC pins, missing GND pins, non-compliant footprints – using imperial notation but metric dimensions. The tool doesn’t replace experience; it catches what experience alone misses under schedule pressure and other factors.”

—CJ Clark, Co-Founder, Tomachie LLC

Availability

Tomachie is available starting April 27th, 2026 at www.tomachie.com. Users can submit their designs for a complimentary analysis and test point insertion.

During the embargo period the website is not viewable by the public. Credentialed editors can use the key code: GOMAY to gain access to the website, and to learn more. A private video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0k3WvtVnrA and slide deck https://www.tomachie.com/media/tomachie.pdf is available to editors until the release date.

About Tomachie

Tomachie provides advanced schematic analysis to help PCB engineering teams deliver robust, testable designs faster — bridging early design intent with manufacturing and test realities to shift quality assurance left, catching costly errors at the lowest cost to fix.

Trademarks

Altium is a registered trademark of Altium Limited, KiCad is a registered trademark of the KiCad project. Trademarks used under fair use to identify supported CAD formats. No endorsement or relationship to Tomachie shall be implied.

Media Contact

Tom Trainer, Tomachie, 1 (650) 605-3205, Press-may2026@tomachie.com, tomachie.com

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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