Footprintku AI, the global leader in electronics digital data services, made headlines at the 2025 AI EXPO with the debut of its groundbreaking DFM-oriented ECAD Library cloud platform. Co-founder YT Chen delivered the keynote address, unveiling how Footprintku's proprietary AI technologies are transforming traditional ECAD library workflows.
At the heart of the announcement was Footprintku's ability to digitize unstructured PDF component datasheets—traditionally intended for human reading—into machine-readable formats. With its self-developed Intelligent Digitization Technology (IDT), which integrates image processing, semantic analysis, multiple knowledge bases and AI models, Footprintku automates the extraction and conversion of data that engineers previously had to calculate and input into EDA software manually.
A highlight of the event was the live demonstration of FPK SpecLens, a knowledge-based interactive chatbot that made its first public appearance. Through natural language queries, engineers can quickly retrieve and compare data from spec datasheets, drastically reducing the manual effort in handling those documents.
Another key innovation introduced was the DFM Assistant, the world's first system to digitize Design for Manufacturing (DFM) data. This tool converts traditionally experience-based DFM knowledge into structured, reusable digital assets—ensuring knowledge retention, improving design consistency, and enhancing quality control across development teams.
With years of deep involvement in ECAD Library development and collaborations with top-tier global companies, Footprintku has accumulated extensive expertise in DFM domain. Their platform represents a shift from labor-intensive, error-prone DFM processes to a structured, automated, and programmable solution—enabling users to generate ECAD Libraries tailored to their DFM rules with just a few parameter settings.
"Footprintku.ai is more than a data platform," said the co-founder YT Chen. "It's a scalable service that shares our technology and years of expertise with the industry. Even companies with limited R&D budgets can adopt automated design workflows, shorten time-to-market, and boost competitiveness."
The platform drew strong interest at the expo, with many component suppliers, system integrators, and engineers visiting the booth. Attendees praised its innovation and practicality, with many registering on the spot to gain early access.
As Footprintku.ai continues to evolve, it is poised to become an indispensable tool for engineers and a driving force behind digital transformation in the electronics industry.
Article edited by Jack Wu