CELUS Adds Agentic Workflow to Design Assistant
The new beta tool automates block diagram creation and component research while requiring final engineer approval.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Semiconductors
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CELUS has launched an agentic workflow for its Design Assistant, allowing the system to handle complex tasks like component research and block diagram generation. The beta feature aims to assist engineering teams as they face tighter project schedules.
Why it matters
Engineering teams are currently operating under increased pressure from shorter production timelines and a shrinking pool of senior staff. This tool provides automated support to streamline these workflows while keeping human engineers in control of final decisions.
The CELUS platform currently supports over 60,000 users across 100 countries. Its integrated library provides access to more than 560,000 distinct electronic components for use in automated designs.
The players
CELUS
A tech company headquartered in Munich with offices in Porto and Austin that specializes in automating electronics design.
The details
Users describe product requirements in an Intent Document, which the assistant then uses to generate block diagrams and identify substitute components based on real-time price and lead time data. The output is compatible with industry software including Altium Designer, KiCad, Siemens EDA, and Autodesk Fusion.
Timeline
May 2025: The Design Assistant platform entered production.
October 29, 2026: The agentic workflow launched in beta.
The Tech Race
The integration of agentic workflows into electronics design follows a broader move toward AI-assisted engineering that aims to reduce reliance on manual labor for routine tasks. This approach shifts the role of existing software like Altium Designer from purely manual drafting toward AI-augmented collaboration.
Engineers can use the beta assistant to accelerate the documentation and component selection phases of their projects while maintaining final approval authority. The compatibility with major design tools ensures that users can integrate these automated outputs directly into their existing professional workflows.
The takeaway
Automating the initial stages of circuit design allows teams to focus their remaining senior engineering expertise on higher-level architectural decisions. This trend represents a strategic shift toward using AI agents as a starting point for complex electronic product development.
Further reading
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More information
To explore the new features, visit the CELUS Design Platform to access agentic workflow beta.
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