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The traditional procurement office is becoming a bit of a relic. We have shifted toward a digital sourcing ecosystem where the four walls of a physical building no longer dictate the workflow. With 52% of full-time employees now working in a hybrid model and fully distributed teams growing by 42% year-on-year, the way we source electronics has fundamentally changed. The End of the Paper Trail Success in 2026 relies on cloud-based data...

Preparing to Migrate Your Legacy Data Never forget that migration of data follows the “garbage in.... more garbage out” principle. So, we need to consider four distinct phases of the process, this is best shown in the flow diagram below: 1. Prepare original data Check content Remove redundant or confusing data Verify integrity 2. Export data Save data in a format suitable for import into Altium Designer Develop ...

HDI (High Density Interconnect) technology has been a staple in high-density PCB design and fabrication for years. Most designers are familiar with microvias, sequential lamination, and the trace and space limitations of subtractive etch processing for PCB fabrication. What once seemed like a steep learning curve for both designers and fabricators is now a matter of execution versus process development.  Today, “Ultra HDI” is emerging as a new...

Smooth Transition from CADSTAR to Altium Designer Develop For the purpose of this migration guide we are going to focus on importing CADSTAR Schematic and PCB Designs, if you require other files migrated please refer to their specific guide. Legacy Translation Before You Start to Import This guide will show you how to import data from your legacy system into Altium Designer Develop. What it will not ask is “why do you want to do it?”...

If you’ve ever struggled with a Bill-of-Materials (BOM) the week before production, you know the pain. A part shows “in stock” in your spreadsheet, the purchase order goes out, and the supplier tells you the part is out of stock or discontinued. That late surprise in electronics development can lead to project delays, high premiums, or last-minute redesigns. The best way to stay agile is by having the latest information.  In this article, we’ll...

When you need to produce prototypes, a short run of boards, or scale into sustained manufacturing, how do you qualify the PCB and PCBA vendors you will use? There are multiple questions to answer when vetting a candidate PCB manufacturer. This article offers a practical guide on how to evaluate a PCB manufacturer's capabilities and quality standards without causing unnecessary delays to your production timeline. Key Takeaways Confirm...

When most people are just getting started in PCB design, there is understandable hesitation to purchase a software subscription. New designers aren't performing design services and they aren't always working a job requiring PCB design software. This is why we see many new designers, students, and hobbyists getting started on a cloud PCB design software platform like EasyEDA. Cloud-based PCB design has its merits in terms of convenience...

In the search for an efficient Bill of Materials (BOM) management solution, the market is crowded. A quick search reveals dozens of "free" tools, all promising to streamline your workflow. But these tools are not created equal. The most critical difference isn't the user interface or the import features. It's the data underneath. Choosing a BOM tool with a static, cached, or incomplete database is one of the most significant unforced errors an...

Discover how Requirements Portal transforms scattered documents into traceable requirements to accelerate hardware development. Hardware teams are drowning in scattered docs, spreadsheets, and email threads while requirements slip through the cracks, dependencies go unmanaged, and traceability becomes a nightmare during critical reviews. Join us for a comprehensive look at Requirements Portal in Altium Agile Teams, the platform that brings...