AllSpice provides AI-powered design review software for electrical schematics and PCB layouts to catch errors early in the hardware development cycle. The platform automatically compares design files, highlights potential risks like mismatched pins, and centralizes feedback through visual redlines and actionable comments. This integration with existing ECAD and Git workflows ensures traceable version control and compliance-ready audit trails for reliable production releases.
Funding
$9.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Hardware development teams often struggle with inefficient collaboration due to reliance on outdated methods such as email exchanges of PDF attachments, leading to version control issues and communication silos. Traditional, in-person design reviews can be time-consuming and limit the involvement of key stakeholders from different disciplines. This lack of streamlined processes can result in overlooked errors, increased development time, and higher costs.
Solution
AllSpice provides a hardware collaboration platform that integrates with existing ECAD tools to modernize the hardware development workflow. By leveraging Git-based revision control, AllSpice enables teams to manage and track changes to PCB layouts, schematics, and BOMs with accuracy. The platform facilitates centralized design reviews, allowing for asynchronous collaboration and feedback from cross-functional teams, vendors, and contract manufacturers. AllSpice streamlines the design process from concept to production, automating tasks, improving communication, and ensuring full traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
Target Audience
AllSpice is designed for hardware engineers, electrical engineers, PCB designers, and hardware development teams within SMBs and Fortune 500 companies.
Features
- Git-based revision control for ECAD files, enabling version tracking and collaboration
- Automated generation of PCB, schematic, and BOM redlines to highlight design changes
- Centralized design review process with customizable templates and checklists
- Role-based access control for secure sharing of design data with internal and external stakeholders
- Integration with existing ECAD tools and workflows via a robust API
- Issue tracking and milestone management for efficient project management
- Support for both text-based and graphical designs
- Continuous integration (CI) capabilities for automated testing and validation