inspectAR, founded in 2018 and based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for electronics hardware development. The company, which became part of Cadence Design Systems in August 2020, operates independently and focuses on enhancing the interaction between PCB design and physical hardware through AR technology.

The company offers AR eCAD tools that enable real-time inspection, analysis, debugging, and reworking of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their enterprise AR platform supports training, maintenance, inspections, and service workflows, promoting operational efficiency. inspectAR collaborates with industry leaders to streamline PCB prototyping and troubleshooting, helping hardware teams reduce their time-to-market.

inspectAR’s innovative tools allow engineers to visualize PCB schematics and component placements directly on physical boards, improving accuracy in debugging. The company has raised $910K in funding and has rapidly expanded its user base, serving thousands of electrical engineers, technicians, and hardware teams globally.