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Altium CircuitMaker
(110)4.3 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    Altium CircuitMaker is the best free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool for the Open Source Hardware community of designers, makers, hobbyists, students and professionals. CircuitMaker delivers powe

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 16% Enterprise
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    • Altium CircuitMaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    UE
    Most foremost and incredible thing about Altium CM is that it's absolutely free to use for us. All top notch and advance features from... Read review
    Nick W.
    NW
    The 3D viewer is awesome and makes it super easy to visualize how and what your product is going to physically look like. The Part assembly... Read review
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    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,473 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Altium CircuitMaker is the best free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool for the Open Source Hardware community of designers, makers, hobbyists, students and professionals. CircuitMaker delivers powe

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 16% Enterprise
Altium CircuitMaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
8.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.5
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
UE
Most foremost and incredible thing about Altium CM is that it's absolutely free to use for us. All top notch and advance features from... Read review
Nick W.
NW
The 3D viewer is awesome and makes it super easy to visualize how and what your product is going to physically look like. The Part assembly... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,473 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
Autodesk Fusion
(497)4.5 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based, integrated toolset designed for designers, engineers, and manufacturers, offering a range of features for 3D design, simulation, and rendering.
    • Reviewers appreciate the software's ease of use, affordability, and powerful all-in-one toolset, with many highlighting its user-friendly interface, advanced modeling tools, and the ability to work with both meshes and solids within the same file.
    • Users experienced performance instability, difficulties with assembly handling, limited customization, and poor compatibility with other CAD software, with some also noting that the software can be difficult to use on smaller screens and that it relies heavily on internet connectivity for its cloud-based features.
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    • Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,000 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based, integrated toolset designed for designers, engineers, and manufacturers, offering a range of features for 3D design, simulation, and rendering.
  • Reviewers appreciate the software's ease of use, affordability, and powerful all-in-one toolset, with many highlighting its user-friendly interface, advanced modeling tools, and the ability to work with both meshes and solids within the same file.
  • Users experienced performance instability, difficulties with assembly handling, limited customization, and poor compatibility with other CAD software, with some also noting that the software can be difficult to use on smaller screens and that it relies heavily on internet connectivity for its cloud-based features.
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
8.5
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.1
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,000 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,299 employees on LinkedIn®

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PADS Professional
(64)4.1 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in PCB Design software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $249.00
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    PADS Professional PCB software is a comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) software suite developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, formerly Mentor Graphics. It provides advanced too

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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    • PADS Professional features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    8.0
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • SS
    It is very cost effective in terms of PCB design sollution begineers are very benfitial remarkble customer support from mentor Read review
    Verified User in Semiconductors
    US
    It has a good designing, easy to understand and simulation is very good through out the circuit board Read review
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,919 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,107 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

PADS Professional PCB software is a comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) software suite developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, formerly Mentor Graphics. It provides advanced too

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
PADS Professional features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
8.3
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.0
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
SS
It is very cost effective in terms of PCB design sollution begineers are very benfitial remarkble customer support from mentor Read review
Verified User in Semiconductors
US
It has a good designing, easy to understand and simulation is very good through out the circuit board Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,919 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,107 employees on LinkedIn®
KiCad EDA
(64)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). KiCad handles schematic capture, symbol and footprint library management, PCB Layout with Gerber output and 3d model gene

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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    • KiCad EDA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.6
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • PK
    Kicad is a open source software for creation of electronic schematic drafting and pcb design. It is not complex, it is easy to learn for beginners... Read review
    Brunel B.
    BB
    Kicad is probably the best toll out there for hobbyist and those that cannot afford the exhorbitant prices of the likes of Altium, PADS or ORCAD.... Read review
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    KiCad Project
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Long Beach, US
    Twitter
    @kicad_pcb
    26,398 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). KiCad handles schematic capture, symbol and footprint library management, PCB Layout with Gerber output and 3d model gene

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
KiCad EDA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
8.1
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.6
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
PK
Kicad is a open source software for creation of electronic schematic drafting and pcb design. It is not complex, it is easy to learn for beginners... Read review
Brunel B.
BB
Kicad is probably the best toll out there for hobbyist and those that cannot afford the exhorbitant prices of the likes of Altium, PADS or ORCAD.... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
KiCad Project
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Long Beach, US
Twitter
@kicad_pcb
26,398 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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3 employees on LinkedIn®
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NI Multisim
(41)4.3 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:1,869.00
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    Multisim is industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research. Multisim integrates industry standard SPICE simulation

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 27% Enterprise
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    • NI Multisim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    7.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.7
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Phil A.
    PA
    NI Multisim is a one of a kind product. It features a fully featured circuit design framework that is as versatile as you need it to be. Read review
    G Bhanu S.
    GS
    It helps me visualize the most complex circuits so easily, helps me to understand and analyze clearly. Without this software, the simulation will... Read review
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    NI
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @NIglobal
    26,581 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,812 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: NATI
Product Description
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Multisim is industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research. Multisim integrates industry standard SPICE simulation

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 27% Enterprise
NI Multisim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
7.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.7
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Phil A.
PA
NI Multisim is a one of a kind product. It features a fully featured circuit design framework that is as versatile as you need it to be. Read review
G Bhanu S.
GS
It helps me visualize the most complex circuits so easily, helps me to understand and analyze clearly. Without this software, the simulation will... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
NI
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@NIglobal
26,581 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,812 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: NATI
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ETAP
(22)4.3 out of 5
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    ETAP® is a full spectrum analytical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. ETAP electrica

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 45% Enterprise
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    8.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    0.0
    No information available
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Verified User in Oil & Energy
    UO
    Very useful for designing your conductor sizing. It is observed that many companies / designers use oversized cables. ETap calculates accurate... Read review
    Ali K.
    AK
    As I use it frequently i.e. 5 times in a week and use numerous design features including load flow study, arc flash hazard in most of my projects.... Read review
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    ETAP - Operation Technology
    Year Founded
    1986
    HQ Location
    Irvine, CA
    Twitter
    @ETAPsoftware
    1,621 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    471 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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ETAP® is a full spectrum analytical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. ETAP electrica

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 45% Enterprise
  • 32% Mid-Market
ETAP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
0.0
No information available
Verified User in Oil & Energy
UO
Very useful for designing your conductor sizing. It is observed that many companies / designers use oversized cables. ETap calculates accurate... Read review
Ali K.
AK
As I use it frequently i.e. 5 times in a week and use numerous design features including load flow study, arc flash hazard in most of my projects.... Read review
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ETAP - Operation Technology
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
Irvine, CA
Twitter
@ETAPsoftware
1,621 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
471 employees on LinkedIn®
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Onshape
(681)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in PCB Design software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows multiple users to work together in real-time and offers version control.
    • Users like the flexibility of Onshape, its real-time collaboration features, the ease of use, and the fact that it is always up to date and rarely crashes.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve at the beginning, the need for a fast internet connection, limited simulation options, and some found it difficult to move drawings to another platform.
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    1.7
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    2.2
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,198 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows multiple users to work together in real-time and offers version control.
  • Users like the flexibility of Onshape, its real-time collaboration features, the ease of use, and the fact that it is always up to date and rarely crashes.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve at the beginning, the need for a fast internet connection, limited simulation options, and some found it difficult to move drawings to another platform.
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
1.7
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
2.2
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.8
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,198 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
Altium CircuitStudio
(3)3.8 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$495.00
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    Altium CircuitStudio® is the affordable, professional and intuitive PCB design tool that’s ready to pick up and go. It delivers a straightforward schematic capture and project management experience co

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    • Altium CircuitStudio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • YOGESH N.
    YN
    I am liking most their new 3D feature in pcb design. Read review
    GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
    GM
    I like the component database feature when I'm developing a printed circuit board. When I need a component, I just have to enter the part number,... Read review
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    Altium
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,473 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    ASX:ALU
Product Description
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Altium CircuitStudio® is the affordable, professional and intuitive PCB design tool that’s ready to pick up and go. It delivers a straightforward schematic capture and project management experience co

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Altium CircuitStudio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.4
8.3
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.5
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
YOGESH N.
YN
I am liking most their new 3D feature in pcb design. Read review
GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
GM
I like the component database feature when I'm developing a printed circuit board. When I need a component, I just have to enter the part number,... Read review
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Seller
Altium
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,473 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
ASX:ALU
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