About Author

Lena Weglarz

Lena Węglarz is a dynamic and engaging content creator and storyteller, known for her commitment to clarity and the 'write-like-you-talk' rule. She joined Altium in 2023, and since then she’s been the driving force behind Altium 365 content, letting the community know where the world designs electronics. Her work stands out for its ability to make complex technical concepts accessible and relatable. Collaborating closely with engineers, Lena integrates their insights and perspectives into the narratives, bridging the gap between engineers' technical expertise and the broader community. She fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the intricacies of electronic design.

Recent Articles

Altium 365 GovCloud Why We Chose AWS GovCloud (US) Cover Photo

4 Reasons Why We Chose AWS GovCloud (US) for Altium 365 GovCloud In this blog, we explain the reasons behind our decision to operate Altium 365 GovCloud within AWS GovCloud (US). This partnership is guided by a clear vision: to provide our users with a secure, compliant, and reliable platform for sensitive electronics design data. Read Article

Advantages of Z2Data Integration Blog Cover

5 Advantages of Z2Data Integration You Can't Ignore Z2Data Integration in Altium 365 offers a practical way forward for engineering and procurement. Here are the top five advantages that can streamline your workflows. Read Article

How Altium 365 Supports Agile Hardware Development Cover

How Altium 365 Supports Agile Hardware Development Discover how Altium 365 can be your ally in making agile hardware development a practical reality. Read Article

Altium 365 GovCloud How Is Your Design Data Protected Cover

How Is Your Design Data Protected in Altium 365 GovCloud? Here's how Altium 365 GovCloud protects your sensitive electronics design data. Learn more about our encryption technologies, access restrictions, and network security standards. Read Article

Balancing Budget and Data Security: Cost-Effective Strategies for IT Managers Cover

Balancing Budget and Data Security: Cost-Effective Strategies for IT Managers Make decisions that balance cost-efficiency with uncompromised security. Find ways to ensure your data security measures are both strong and economically viable. Read Article

How Data Integrations Improve Supply Chain Performance Cover

How Data Integrations Improve Supply Chain Performance Discover how data integrations can elevate your supply chain performance through real-time insights, enhanced transparency, and enriched component data. Read Article

Multi-CAD Engineering Top Challenges Cover Photo

Multi-CAD Engineering: Top 6 Challenges In an ideal scenario, every engineer, manufacturer, contractor, and customer would utilize the same CAD system, simplifying collaboration efforts significantly. However, the reality of product design is far from this ideal. Various companies opt for different ECAD systems, requiring accommodating this as part of electronics product development. Even within a single organization, it's common to find different departments or divisions employing Read Article

Compare Commercial Altium 365 vs Altium 365 GovCloud Cover Photo

Compare Commercial Altium 365 vs Altium 365 GovCloud If you're trying to understand how commercial Altium 365 differs from Altium 365 GovCloud, you're in the right place. This article breaks down the specifics, helping you grasp the unique features of each. Read Article

40:03 Don’t Let Multiple ECAD File Formats Slow Your Time-To-Market! Altium 365 Multi-CAD Support Watch the webinar and learn how to remove ECAD data silos to enhance design collaboration, efficiently manage all your BOMs Watch Video

Multi-CAD Design Collaboration in Altium 365

OrCAD® Design Collaboration in Altium 365 Multi-CAD File Support in Altium 365 now supports OrCAD®* designs, marking a significant step towards an ECAD-agnostic platform. This launch will soon be followed by additional ECAD design file support in early summer. Why Is Multi-CAD File Support So Valuable? One platform gives you visibility of all your ECAD designs in one location with the latest information, regardless of the system of origin. World-class collaboration tools allow you to Read Article

30:24 Bridge the Information Divide: Altium 365 Meets Z2Data Watch the webinar and learn how Z2Data integration can help you build resilience in engineering, compliance, and procurement through the Watch Video

30:47 Meet US Government Security Standards in PCB Design: Commercial Altium 365 vs Altium 365 GovCloud Watch our webinar and learn how to design PCBs while staying compliant with US government security regulations. Understand the differences Watch Video

Connect Procurement and Engineering Cover Photo

How to 'Shift Left' and Connect Procurement and Engineering? Altium 365 BOM Portal Step-by-Step Learn why BOM management is critical for both procurement managers and electronic engineers. Altium 365 BOM Portal helps to bridge the gap between these worlds. Discover how! Read Article

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Accelerate Last-Minute Design Changes with Altium 365 Are you curious about how to solve your production blockers before they derail your product launch or, even worse, stop your production line? Join us as we explore how Altium 365® can help you swiftly manage last-minute design changes, enclosure fits, and requirements. Read on and eliminate errors, wasted time, and fragmented workflows. A Late-Stage Change: Real-Life Scenarios TAKE A TOUR In our previous article, we’ve discussed the most common Read Article

Common Challenges Stopping Your Production Line Cover Photo

3 Common Challenges Stopping Your Production Line The efficiency of production lines is crucial for any successful hardware product development. However, several common challenges can significantly derail these processes. This article examines major operational efficiency issues and explores how manual, disjointed workflows, outdated documentation, and a lack of transparent design decisions can adversely affect manufacturing. Do you face these problems, too? Let’s find out! Modern Design: The Read Article

Fragmented Feedback Loops Cover Photo

Fragmented Feedback Loops: The Hidden Cost in PCB Design and Testing Navigating the complexities of electronic product design demands a discerning eye on unseen factors inflating costs and hindering efficiency. One such elusive factor is the fragmented feedback loop in PCB design and testing. It is where seemingly minor communication gaps or delays turn into significant financial burdens, inflating project budgets and timelines. Reinforcing this assertion, a study by Lifecycle Insights reveals that companies Read Article

53:56 Bridge the Gap Between Engineering and Procurement: Altium 365 BOM Portal Watch our webinar and learn how to make informed parts decisions and mitigate supply chain risks with Altium 365 BOM Watch Video