Munich-based startups Celus GmbH and TDK Management Services GmbH (trading as Mitai) have collaborated to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing printed circuit board (PCB) designs. Celus harnesses AI to interpret PCB architecture, schematics, and bill of materials (BOM), while Mitai, a TDK spin-off company, uses AI algorithms to resolve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues at the PCB design stage and reduce EMC testing complexities. Given their complementary skill sets and mutual target audience, the two firms intend to organize joint webinars and events.
Established in 2018 by Tobias Pohl (CEO), Alexander Pohl (CTO), and André Alcalde (director of strategic development), Celus has around 70 employees. The firm has raised more than €28 million and recently secured €25 million to automate PCB design through AI technology. Mitai, which has its roots in Tokyo but was founded in Munich in 2022 by TDK Corporation, is specifically aimed at the development of AI-based solutions for the electronics industry.
This partnership aims to accelerate innovation and promote the development of new technologies to benefit the electronics industry. By pooling resources and expertise, the companies hope to provide innovative solutions to their customers, who are increasingly seeking advanced technologies for PCB design and testing. With numerous electronics firms around the world exploring AI for PCB design, this partnership will assist Celus and Mitai to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving field.
