Through sponsorship and a donation match campaign, DigiKey helps drive critical feature enhancements and long-term sustainability for KiCad’s next-generation developments.
DigiKey has reaffirmed its commitment to open-source innovation by continuing its sponsorship of KiCad, the widely used open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite. KiCad provides a powerful, cross-platform solution for electronics designers, enabling them to create printed circuit boards (PCBs) without the burden of costly software licenses. The company has been a steadfast supporter of KiCad for seven years, backing fund-drives, promotions, and securing the kicad.org domain to ensure the platform remains accessible to the engineering community.
“DigiKey is proud to support KiCad, an essential tool for electronics designers worldwide,” said Cody Walseth, Digital Product Owner at DigiKey. “We believe open-source tools play a critical role in fostering creativity and advancing technology. Our continued sponsorship of KiCad aligns with our mission to provide engineers with the best resources to bring their ideas to life.”
Through a fund-drive donation match campaign, the company is helping drive contributions from the global engineering community, supporting enhancements in usability, feature development, and the long-term sustainability of KiCad’s upcoming Version 10.
“KiCad is grateful for our ongoing partnership with DigiKey,” said Wayne Stambaugh, KiCad Project Leader. “DigiKey’s support has significantly contributed to KiCad’s growth, and we look forward to continuing our shared mission of making high-quality electronic design tools accessible to all engineers.”
As the electronics industry evolves, KiCad remains dedicated to providing free, high-quality design tools, while DigiKey continues to supply the components engineers need to innovate and accelerate development.
For more information on KiCad’s fund-drive or DigiKey’s open-source initiatives, visit KiCad.org or DigiKey.com.
