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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...

Modern electronic systems often contain thousands of interconnected requirements spanning multiple disciplines. For systems engineers, this complexity compounds their already demanding role, requiring them to manage intricate requirements, resolve potential conflicts, and ensure a complete system architecture, all while maintaining precision across every element. While engineering tools have evolved dramatically, many systems engineers still...

It’s no secret that a lack of supply chain visibility puts electronic product development projects at risk, especially when it comes to part obsolescence.  Without early insight, projects are at risk of last-minute part swaps, which can be caused by component obsolescence or electronic component shortages at any point in the supply chain. No business wants to deal with last-minute changes for the sheer fact that it delays production and delivery...

Electronic component procurement thrives on efficiency, but a lack of structure in component sourcing introduces significant risks. While managers strive to find the low-cost gems among a myriad of printed-circuit-board (PCB) parts distributors, focusing purely on the short-term gains or ‘plugging a gap’ can be detrimental to future design efforts.  Essentially, procurement managers must balance a variety of costs, financial and non-financial...

Product development in the electronics industry demands a resilient supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters have underscored the vulnerabilities in traditional supply chains. To mitigate these risks, companies are increasingly embracing supply chain digital transformation and smart procurement strategies that leverage advanced technologies and innovative approaches.  This article explores the role of...

  Reduce Design Risks with Data-Driven Component Selection Don’t select parts today which will lead to unexpected and costly redesigns! With 80% of designs requiring component replacements* and each board respin costing up to $46,000**, outdated component selection methods are engineering's silent productivity killer. Join our live webinar to see how Altium Designer's data integrations provide critical lifecycle, compliance, and availability...

Sourcing electronic components is a balancing act. Whether parts are scarce or abundant, procurement teams and engineers must secure the right components at the right price—without wasting time searching across multiple suppliers. In times of shortages, finding available stock quickly can make or break a production timeline. When inventory is plentiful, the challenge shifts to optimizing costs across distributors. That’s where the new Octopart...

It is fair to say that some major changes are taking place since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on 19 January, 2025, namely a reversal of Former President Joe Biden’s executive order on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI).  There is no doubt that AI plays a major role in commercial development and will continue to do so as technology becomes a staple in the country’s most profitable industries. The distribution of AI-related...