Mentor Graphics optimizes design and manufacturing efficiency with its acquisition of Valor Computerized Systems Ltd.
Learn More About the Acquisition
Watch this presentation to learn about the strategic goals and tactical considerations behind Mentor's acquisition of Valor Computerized Systems, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Valor Computerized Systems Ltd., the acquisition, and how Mentor Graphics will be the only EDA vendor to provide a concept-through-manufacturing solution to the electronics industry. Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Who is Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd.?
Valor is the leading global provider of productivity improvement software across the printed circuit board manufacturing supply chain. Valor software solutions simulate, optimize, monitor and control the PCB production lifecycle, enabling our customers to manufacture PCBs for electronic products more efficiently, cost effectively and with better quality. And with Valor’s leading Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), manufacturers are able to accelerate time to volume and market with increased quality and highest first pass yield. Valor was a publicly listed company with revenues of approximately $40M. Visit Valor's Website
“In the mechanical world there have been significant moves by PLM vendors to expand their solutions footprint into manufacturing. The acquisition of Valor by Mentor Graphics is the first such move by a major ECAD vendor and constitutes a substantial step forward in providing end-to-end development solutions for the electronics industry.”
Michelle Boucher—Research Analyst, Product Innovation & Engineering, Aberdeen Group
Aberdeen Group Market Alert: Mentor Graphics Acquires Valor Computerized Systems
Learn More
- PCB Manufacturing, Assembly & Test
- Valor MSS wins Circuits Assembly NPI Award April 7
- Valor MSS wins SMT Design Vision Award April 6
- Mentor Graphics Acquires Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd. March 18
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