EMA Design Automation

With over 20 years of experience and the largest scale of any reseller in the PCB industry, EMA is uniquely capable of serving your needs. Our focus on creating partnerships with customers ensures we provide them with the tools needed to be successful. In addition, we frequently tackle large implementations and custom software development projects for our partners. We also produce the Component Information Portal™ (CIP), TimingDesigner®, CircuitSpace®, and EDABuilder® products. All these products are distributed through a worldwide network of value-added resellers.

Established in 1989 by Manny Marcano, EMA Design Automation is a leader in product development solutions ranging from electrical CAD tools, data management and PLM systems, services, training, and technical support.

EMA is a Cadence® Channel Partner, serving all of North America, focusing on the manufacturing industry. We are an authorized training center and offer in-house, on-site, and remote options.

Manny Marcano, President

Manny Marcano is the President of EMA Design Automation.  Manny has over 20 years experience in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry and 30 years in electronic technology. He started EMA as a small New York State Value Added Reseller and within a few years grew EMA into a full-service provider of EDA solutions serving North America. 

A veteran of the USAF, Manny holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Nancy Marcano, Vice President

Nancy is the Vice President of EMA. She oversees all financial departments including Fulfillment, Finance, and Operations. She is responsible for corporate financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, risk management, and internal audits. Nancy has been with EMA since its beginning in 1989 and has a proven track record of driving financial success, helping EMA continue to be the profitable company it is today.

Nancy holds a degree in Mathematics from SUNY Geneseo and has been the proud wife of Manny Marcano for 45 years (and counting).

Manny Marcano III, Executive General Manager

Emmanuel Marcano III (M3) is the Executive General Manager for EMA. He oversees the company’s logistics, strategic planning, purchasing, and day-to-day business operations.

Prior to his career with EMA, M3 served as a Police Officer with the Rochester Police Department. During this time, he helped establish a Badge of Honor program which raises money for the families of police officers in the 24 counties of Western and Central New York in the event of a line of duty death.

M3 holds a B.S. in Packaging Science and an MBA in Business Management from Rochester institute of Technology.
EMA Design Automation