Established in 1946, Design News magazine is published 12 times per year.

Each issue addresses system and product design issues related to automation & control, materials science & assembly, hardware and software design tools, and electronics/ and electronic test equipment.

Common topics include CAD, design engineering, consumer electronics, and automation.

Former owner Reed Business Information sold the magazine to Canon Communications in February 2010 and became part of UBM Electronics after United Business Media's purchase of Canon Communications in November 2010.

Design News now publishes a digital edition, based on the DeusM Community in a Box platform.