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Building and growing the right team for electronics design in today’s job market can be quite challenging. We sometimes feel that as our company grows, the talent pool dwindles. We embark on a search for the perfect designers, seeking out individuals who can “do it all.” For some, we idealize this knight in shining armor as a senior engineer, armed with his HP calculator in one hand and electronics textbooks in another. For others, it is the whiz...

Electronics designers used to be siloed from wider supply chain concerns. But in recent years, and amid many disruptions, designers and electrical engineers have become more closely acquainted with supply chain management. That’s particularly the case for electronics design teams that have successfully navigated supply shortages, learned how to avoid large-scale reworks, and become adept at meeting core client and product requirements.  Altium’s...

The electronics industry is on the cusp of a quiet revolution. For decades, our devices – from smart sensors and wearables to remote monitors – have relied on disposable batteries that are costly to replace and difficult to recycle. But what if those devices could power themselves? Thanks to breakthroughs in energy harvesting, self-powering devices are becoming a reality. From kinetic generators to photovoltaic hybrids, new energy harvesting...

Electret generators are the unsung heroes of energy harvesting. These electrostatic generators convert ambient mechanical energy – such as vibration, motion, and pressure – into electrical power using electret materials. With no coils, no magnets, and few moving parts, they use electrostatic induction to convert subtle movements into usable current, with no external priming or charging required. Their simplicity and durability make them effective...

The demand for advanced avionics and space systems is surging, with the global aerospace electronics market forecast to reach $206 billion by the end of 2030. But this growth doesn’t come without a dramatic increase in difficulty. Modern aircraft and spacecraft aren’t what we previously considered “typical” vehicles. They have become something else entirely. Now, they resemble sophisticated, interconnected networks of sensors, processors, and...

Governments around the globe are directly or indirectly addressing the aspect of sustainability, though in varying degree and intensity, not least in respect to recent inflation and international supply chain tariffs. They are calling upon manufacturers to reduce waste, energy consumption, chemicals, and their general environmental impact across the products' life cycle.  The electronic product life cycle constitutes an industry that must handle...

$5 Billion: That's the estimated annual savings the medical electronics industry could achieve through effective cost optimization strategies. In an industry where precision, compliance, and innovation are paramount, finding ways to reduce costs without compromising quality is crucial. Leveraging the collaborative features of Altium 365, design engineers can implement strategies that not only cut costs but also enhance product reliability and...

In today’s rapidly advancing field of electrical engineering, structural electronics are redefining the status quo. Rather than isolating circuitry within protective housings, structural electronics embed electronic functionality into the very materials that support and shape a device. This shift marks a foundational change in how engineers design, fabricate, and apply electronic systems. How Structural Electronics Breaks Down Traditional...

The whitepaper explores why leading electronics companies are moving beyond spreadsheets to implement dedicated BOM management solutions that strengthen supply chain resilience, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market. Fill out the form on the side panel to download Altium's whitepaper on building supply chain resilience through modern BOM management. What's Inside This Whitepaper? Readiness checklist: When is it time to move away from...