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How Effective Requirements Management Streamlines PCB Component Procurement
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How Effective Requirements Management Streamlines PCB Component Procurement

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Electronics manufacturers face multiple ongoing challenges impacted by internal teams and various supply chain stakeholders. Component procurement is impacted by a number of product and service partners, including manufacturers, distributors, and parts suppliers. As a result, procurement is not only a vital department for electronics makers and printed circuit board (PCB) designers but also relies on data and communication for seamless product...
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Octopart + Altium 365 = Smarter Component Choices, Faster Design Cycles
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Octopart + Altium 365 = Smarter Component Choices, Faster Design Cycles

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Are you using Octopart to determine component pricing and availability? If so, you can enhance your electronics design workflow by bringing together Octopart's powerful component search capabilities with systematic requirements management in Altium 365. Requirements & Systems Portal in Altium 365 helps you define and track requirements throughout the development process, leading to more informed decisions and fewer design iterations. The Power...
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Securing Medical Electronics IP in Collaborative Projects
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Securing Medical Electronics IP in Collaborative Projects

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The medical electronics field presents unique challenges, particularly in securing intellectual property (IP). The increasing complexity of healthcare needs and the challenges in securing IP in volume production puts companies at risk of IP exposure. However, the collaborative nature of these projects introduces a set of unique challenges, particularly when it comes to securing intellectual property. IP is a critical asset in the medical...
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Save Time and Prevent Errors in Cable Harness Design Today
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Save Time and Prevent Errors in Cable Harness Design Today

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Cable harness design ranks among the most demanding areas in modern electronics. Engineers must navigate intricate wiring diagrams and ensure flawless production, a process fraught with complexity. Implementing the right tools and strategies can streamline workflows, shorten delivery times, and create more reliable products. The Essential Role of Cable Harnesses Cable harnesses serve as the backbone of electrical systems. They organize and...
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How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices
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How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices

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Have you ever heard large Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies have a price advantage because they buy in high volume? This misconception, usually perpetuated by large EMS companies, suggests that their size and scale automatically translate into better pricing for you.  However, the reality of how electronic component pricing works is far more complex and nuanced. In fact, relying solely on your EMS partner to manage component...
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NIST 800-171: Protecting Sensitive Information in Electronics Manufacturing
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NIST 800-171: Protecting Sensitive Information in Electronics Manufacturing

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With the global supply chains growing more interdependent as each year passes, it's clear that all manufacturing operations—including and, perhaps especially, electronics—rely on and thrive upon collaboration between stakeholders in different fields, countries, and markets. As a result, companies often share sensitive design and production information with contract manufacturers and suppliers, among others, to bring their products to life. This...
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Streamline Model-Based Harness Design for Complex PCB Systems
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Streamline Model-Based Harness Design for Complex PCB Systems

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Designing complex PCB systems presents significant challenges, especially when managing multiple boards, intricate harness requirements, and the need for seamless harness design collaboration. Engineers often juggle various tools and processes that introduce bottlenecks into their workflows. Altium Designer, in conjunction with Altium 365, addresses these issues by integrating PCB, multi-board, and harness design into a unified solution. This...
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Proposed Export Controls Target Persian Gulf States
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Proposed Export Controls Target Persian Gulf States

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In 2022, the Biden administration imposed a set of export controls to restrict China's access to advanced chips; it is now proposing the expansion of those export controls. Advanced AI chips—and the intelligence it takes to make them—are essential American assets critical to our national defense. These chips underpin breakthroughs in autonomous systems, machine learning, and military AI, making them pivotal in modern warfare and national...
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Aerospace and Defense Obsolescence Management Can Be Proactive
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Aerospace and Defense Obsolescence Management Can Be Proactive

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Component obsolescence is more commonly found in consumer electronics segments, and there are inherent risks and rewards that hinge on companies' abilities to manage it proactively.  From concerns of component integrity to the safety of the consumers, printed circuit board (PCB) designers have many elements to consider when integrating supply chains into their work. Likewise there are actions they can take (and solutions to adopt) that will make...
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