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Imagine a world where every design decision you make is cost-effective from the start. This is the promise of integrating supply chain visibility into the design-to-cost approach in engineering. By increasing procurement transparency, you can develop better products faster and align perfectly with budget constraints early on. Here's why. Understanding Design to Cost in Engineering What Is Design-to-Cost Approach? Design to Cost (DtC) is an...

The aerospace electronics industry operates in, as the name suggests, the sky—a domain where failure is a no-go. A single malfunctioning component stemming from an overlooked or mismanaged requirement can have catastrophic consequences, jeopardizing not only multi-million dollar projects but, more importantly, human lives. The elaborate nature of modern avionics systems, coupled with stringent regulatory demands and extended lifecycles, presents...

The electronics industry faces a daunting challenge: according to the UN's Global E-waste Monitor 2024, electronic waste reached 62 million tonnes in 2022, up 82% since 2010, with only 22.3% being formally recycled. E-waste is rising five times faster than documented recycling rates, growing by approximately 2.3 million tonnes annually, and is projected to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030. This crisis has catalyzed a fundamental shift in how we...

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of US government regulations that control the export and import of defense-related articles and services. Administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under the US Department of State, ITAR aims to prevent sensitive technologies from falling into the wrong hands and safeguard national security. ITAR affects US persons, manufacturers, and exporters who deal with...

The medical device industry operates in a high-stakes, highly regulated environment where innovation meets cybersecurity risks. As devices become more sophisticated and interconnected, the attack surface expands, exposing companies to new threats. Regulators like the FDA and the European Commission have responded by tightening cybersecurity mandates, making robust security controls a requirement, not an option. A company’s design data and intell...

Modern electronics increasingly depend on multi-board PCB systems to deliver the performance, modularity, and scalability demanded by cutting-edge applications. From aerospace systems to advanced computing clusters, these designs push technological boundaries, but they also introduce complex challenges. Among the most critical issues are electromagnetic interference (EMI) and signal integrity (SI). Poorly managed interconnects, inconsistent...

Interconnected multi-board PCB systems are now a staple in modern electronic design. From medical devices and telecommunications equipment to consumer electronics and industrial systems, engineers rely on distributing functionality across multiple printed circuit boards to meet increasing demands for modularity, density, and reliability. However, designing and integrating multi-board PCB systems introduces critical challenges, most notably in the...

When you design your PCB, there are many factors to consider. One of the more important considerations is component management. You need components for your designs, but are the components in your library up-to-date or even still available to purchase? It's important to answer these questions before moving forward with your design. If not, you could waste time designing with invalid components. Altium Designer is an excellent tool for ensuring...

The electronics industry operates within a web of regulations. Failure to adhere to these regulations can be costly. Consider that the average cost of a product recall in the electronics industry can reach millions of dollars, not to mention the damage to brand reputation. This constant pressure to meet stringent standards and the pace of technological advancement make efficient and accurate documentation absolutely critical. The core problem is...