February 8, 2024
Never Start from Scratch Again: Introducing the New Project Launcher
Your team is burning time and money each time a new project has to start from scratch. The New Project Launcher is changing that by offering a selection of pre-existing templates to choose from every time you start a new project. Templates can be anything created and shared inside of Flux, whether it comes from the Flux community, your favorite manufacturer, or just from within your organization. Here are some of our favorite templates that you’ll have access to from the Launcher to get a faster and more informed start:
The New Project Launcher embodies our philosophy of collaboration by making it incredibly simple to leverage the work of peers, experts, and industry leaders. Whether you're seeking inspiration, aiming for compliance with organizational standards, or looking to adopt best practices, these templates guide you toward a successful project from the outset.
No matter who you are, if you’re involved in hardware, you can benefit from the New Project Launcher.
Engineers gain the advantage of speed by starting projects with templates that encapsulate years of expertise and tested designs, directly from manufacturers or seasoned professionals. This means less time deliberating over the basics and more time refining and innovating.
Managers and stakeholders can find value in the distribution of best practices and standards, ensuring their teams operate cohesively, risks are minimized, and projects are propelled forward with proven methodologies. That means less risk of errors and faster times to market.
Manufacturers have the opportunity to amplify their reach and influence by making their reference designs readily available to the community. By driving the adoption of their hardware and simplifying the design-for-manufacture (DFM) process, manufacturers can help the world innovate. Learn more.
Anyone can create and distribute templates easily and limit access for just yourself, your team, or publish to the entire Flux community. Learn more about creating and publishing templates.
The introduction of the New Project Launcher is part of our commitment to simplifying the design process and reshaping the landscape of hardware design. Ultimately, though, this feature is for you, the builders, the dreamers, and the innovators.
Your engagement and feedback are what drive us forward. We invite you to explore the New Project Launcher, build on the collective wisdom of the Flux community, and contribute your own insights. Together, let's push the boundaries of what's possible in hardware design.
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