Darin ten Bruggencate

Director of Marketing

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October 22, 2024

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January 24, 2026

About Darin ten Bruggencate

Accomplished B2B marketer with expertise in SaaS, DaaS and software solutions. Launched a semiconductor design platform, securing over 400 monthly quote requests and increasing new user conversions by 25%. Led a strategic overhaul in marketing and sales, boosting leads by 55% and sales by 18%. Proficient in utilizing AI-driven analytics to optimize marketing effectiveness and enhance operational efficiency.

Darin ten Bruggencate, Director of Marketing at Quilter

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January 24, 2026

PCB Layout Tool Discounts: How to Verify Offers and Compare Real Costs

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January 23, 2026

Planning Faster PCB Turnaround in 2026: Evaluating AI Layout Before Fabrication

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January 22, 2026

Quilter vs. Altium: A 2026 Comparison for AI-Automated PCB Design

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January 21, 2026

Beyond Manual EDA: How AI Generates Manufacture-Ready PCB Files in Minutes

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January 20, 2026

Beyond Compliance: How AI Optimization is the Next Wave in Sustainable PCB Design

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January 19, 2026

The 2026 Guide to Cloud-Based PCB Layout Tools: Quilter vs. Altium 365 vs. Upverter

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January 18, 2026

Generative PCB Design Tool Pricing in 2026: A Guide to SaaS, Credits, and Subscriptions

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January 17, 2026

Cloud vs. Desktop PCB Tools in 2026: Why AI-Powered Platforms Are the Third, Better Option

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January 16, 2026

Beyond a “Pro” Plan: Why the Real PCB Upgrade Is AI Layout Automation

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January 14, 2026

The True Cost of PCB Tools in 2026: Altium vs. KiCad vs. Quilter

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January 13, 2026

PCB Software Pricing: Per-Seat Subscriptions and Project-Based Automation

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January 12, 2026

How to Start Your Free AI PCB Design Trial with Quilter in Under 60 Seconds

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January 11, 2026

From AI Design to Manufacturing: How Quilter Automates Gerber, Drill, and Fab File Generation

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January 10, 2026

A Guide to Modern PCB Design Tools in 2026: Beyond Traditional CAD

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January 9, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to PCB Design on macOS in 2026 (Native, Web & AI-Powered)

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January 8, 2026

The Next Generation of EDA: A 2026 Guide to AI-Powered PCB Design Tools

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January 7, 2026

The Modern PCB Design Stack: Top AI-Powered Aids for Engineers in 2026

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January 6, 2026

PCB Design TCO for Small Teams: CAD Costs and AI-Assisted Workflows

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January 5, 2026

Annual Enterprise PCB Tool TCO: Build a Model from Your Own Data

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January 4, 2026

The Best PCB Simulation Tools for 2026: SPICE vs. AI-Powered Validation

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January 3, 2026

Beyond the CAD Upgrade: How AI Tools Truly Expand PCB Design Capabilities in 2026

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January 2, 2026

Beyond Rule Checking: How Quilter AI Achieves Generative Compliance for PCBs

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January 1, 2026

Automating Analog PCB Layout: Bridging the Gap Between Manual EDA and AI

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December 31, 2025

AI-Assisted Semiconductor Test Board Layout: BGA and DDR5 Review Priorities

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December 23, 2025

Everyone Deserves a Mentor

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December 15, 2025

Digital Marketing for Engineering Companies: Darin Ten Bruggencate’s Ambitious Integrity

December 12, 2025

The True Cost of Enterprise PCB Tools in 2025: A TCO Analysis of Altium, Cadence, and AI-Powered Platforms

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August 17, 2025

Why Do Startups Still Wait Weeks for a Board?

Product Updates

July 15, 2025

Quilter can now create power pours!

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June 15, 2025

Quilter can now create power pours!

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December 10, 2024

Quilter can now automatically place bypass capacitors

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November 18, 2024

Introducing: Physics Rule Checks

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October 22, 2024

Webinar: Harnessing The Power of AI

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Quilter designed this 32-sensor FPGA test board—complete placement and routing on 6 layers—in under 2 hours, freeing engineers to build the systems that differentiate products instead of connecting dots.

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QSP32 Solar Boost
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Energy harvesting
The QSP32 Solar Boost turns micro-watts into energy

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Qpico
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Differential pairs!
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Bring-up begins!
An energy-harvesting board with sensors, based on the QSP32.

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QSP32: An IoT Dev Board
An ESP32-based dev board, designed entirely by Quilter’s AI

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Qmotor
An Arduino shield capable of driving DC and stepper motors, supplying a total of 4A.

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Qplayer
An MP3 player shield for Arduino Uno.

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Qstache
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Quiltuino Uno
The “Hello World” of PCB design – an Arduino Uno!

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PCB design has challenged engineers for decades, and we're not claiming to have all the answers. But we've made real progress on specific types of boards, and we're learning more with every design.

Some will stay with the old way; others will lead the future of electronics. Which path will you take?

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