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Bill of Materials / BOM

The “Bill of Materials”, commonly referred to as the BOM, is simply a list. In the case of a PCB design, the bill of materials is a list of all the needed in the manufacturing process to build that specific printed circuit board. Follow our resources to learn more about Design Data Management and Bill of Materials.

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What Is BOM Management A Practical Guide to Avoiding Costly Part Mismatches What Is BOM Management? A Practical Guide to Avoiding Costly Part Mismatches 8 min Guide Books PCB Design Engineers Procurement Managers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Streamline BOM management. Discover how real-time data, collaboration, and automation simplify procurement, reduce risks, and enhance PCB design efficiency. Read Article

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Bridge the Gap Between Engineering and Procurement: Altium 365 BOM Portal 54 min Webinars Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

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From Design to First Assembly: Complete Your BOM & Plan Your Build LIVE Webinars PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Earliest time: 3:00 PM, March 25, 2026 (CET) More time slots available

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Altium Designer Overview 88 min Webinars

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Ensuring Electronic Component Traceability From Idea to Innovation 36 min Thought Leadership Procurement Managers Manufacturing Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

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SiliconExpert Integration screenshot SiliconExpert Integration: Onboarding Guide 1 min Guide Books PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Project Leads +3 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Project Leads Project Leads Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Learn how to get started with SiliconExpert Integration and enrich your parts with valuable information like live YTEOL, lifecycle, and compliance data. This guide provides resources on key onboarding objectives and best practices. Read Article
Assembly Assistant screenshot Assembly Assistant: Onboarding Guide 1 min Guide Books PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers +3 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Production Managers Production Managers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Learn how to use Altium 365's PCB Assembly Assistant to accelerate PCB prototyping and short-run manufacturing with component-level board assembly lists. This onboarding guide includes step-by-step instructions, best practices, and additional resources to get started. Read Article
Bridge the Gap Between Engineering and Procurement: Altium 365 BOM Portal 54 min Webinars Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

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Case Study How Companies Transformed Sourcing with the Octopart BOM Tool Case Study: How Companies Transformed Sourcing with the Octopart BOM Tool 7 min Blog Procurement Managers Project Leads Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Project Leads Project Leads Learn how companies cut sourcing chaos with the Octopart BOM Tool. Surface lifecycle and compliance risks early. Price like production. Read Article