Mobile menu
Altium Develop
Learning Hub Altium Develop

Altium Develop

Altium Develop brings electrical, mechanical, software, sourcing, and manufacturing teams together in a shared, real-time environment. By uniting data, context, and visibility, it eliminates silos and enables teams to work as a single group.

Get Altium Develop Altium Develop Onboarding Guide
Filter
found
Sort by
Role
Software
Content Type
Region
Clear Filters
Enclosures for Flex, Rigid-flex, and Multiboard Designs How to Use ECAD-MCAD Co-Design for PCB Enclosure Design and Board Layout 7 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers

Ensure seamless PCB-to-enclosure fit with ECAD-MCAD integration. Prevent interference, optimize design, and streamline multi-board workflows.

 Read Article
Copper Weight in Rigid-Flex: Why One Spec Doesn't Work Across the Board Copper Weight in Rigid-Flex: Why One Spec Doesn't Work Across the Board 8 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

Learn why a single copper weight spec fails in rigid-flex designs. Discover zone-specific guidelines for rigid, flex, and transition areas.

 Read Article
Dynamic Flex vs. Static Flex Dynamic Flex vs. Static Flex: Why the Design Rules Are Not Interchangeable 8 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

Avoid flex circuit failures. Understand the key design differences between static and dynamic flex: bend radius, copper spec, and trace geometry.

 Read Article
How to Design Boards That Work With the Process Not Against It How to Design Boards That Work With the Process Not Against It 7 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

This article explores effective strategies for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) that enhance collaboration with fabricators and streamline the manufacturing process. It highlights that many delays in PCB fabrication arise from inadequate documentation and unrealistic tolerance specifications rather than defects in manufacturing.

 Read Article
Flex Material Realities Cover Flex Material Realities: Why You Can't Always Get the Dielectric Thickness You Want 7 min Blog PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers

Learn why flex circuit dielectric thickness can't always match your spec. Understand polyimide limits, adhesive variability, and how to design for what's real.

 Read Article
When Quick-Turn Rigid-Flex Goes Wrong When Quick-Turn Rigid-Flex Goes Wrong: The 3 Most Common Root Causes 7 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

Learn why quick-turn rigid-flex builds fail. Avoid the 3 most common root causes: stackup gaps, undefined transition zones, and material surprises.

 Read Article
What Designers Need to Understand About the Process UHDI Copper Plating: What Designers Need to Understand About the Process 7 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers

Learn why copper plating for Ultra HDI (UHDI) technology is complex. Discover how design decisions like aspect ratios and stacked microvias impact fabrication reliability and success.

 Read Article