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Mechanical Designers bridge PCB and enclosure design by developing housings, defining board dimensions, and creating mechanical documentation. They also design connectors and cable assemblies while ensuring products are functional, reliable, and manufacturable.

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Guide Books

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Altium Develop Image Getting Started in Altium Develop 3 min Guide Books PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers ECAD Librarians +19 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers ECAD Librarians ECAD Librarians Project Leads Project Leads Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers This article serves as a comprehensive guide for users looking to effectively start their journey with Altium Develop. It includes step-by-step instructions on activating a workspace, connecting Altium Designer to it, navigating the workspace interface, and inviting users. Readers will develop a solid foundation for utilizing Altium Develop to streamline project management and collaboration within their teams. By following these essential tutorials, users will be equipped to efficiently set up their workspace and invite teammates, ultimately fostering a productive environment for design and collaboration. Keep reading to unlock the full potential of your Altium Develop experience and elevate your team's productivity. - Readers will learn how to activate and configure a new workspace in Altium Develop. - The article will guide users on connecting Altium Designer to their workspace for seamless project management. - Readers will gain skills in navigating the workspace and inviting team members, enhancing collaboration. Let your journey with Altium Develop begin, and empower your team to achieve more together! Read Article
Altium Agile Teams Image Getting Started in Altium Agile Teams 4 min Guide Books PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers ECAD Librarians +19 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers ECAD Librarians ECAD Librarians Project Leads Project Leads Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Learn how to set up an Altium Agile Teams workspace, connect it to Altium Designer, navigate key workspace tools, and invite team members. This onboarding guide walks account administrators and new users through the core steps required to establish a shared engineering environment for project collaboration, component management, and workspace administration. Read Article
Mechanical Designer Image Getting Started for Mechanical Engineers 6 min Guide Books Engineering Teams Mechanical Designers Engineering Teams Engineering Teams Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers This article introduces mechanical engineers to a connected workflow between ECAD and MCAD, showing how to replace static file exchanges with a live, version-controlled design link that keeps PCB and enclosure data aligned. It walks through syncing constraints, enabling detailed thermal analysis, managing revisions, and resolving interferences across complex and multi-board systems, all while maintaining traceability and accuracy throughout the process. Read on to see how these guided tutorials can help you streamline collaboration, reduce errors, and confidently design alongside your electrical counterparts. Read Article
Working with Electrical Engineers: A Mechanical Engineer’s Survival Guide Working with Electrical Engineers: A Mechanical Engineer’s Survival Guide 9 min Guide Books Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Mechanical and PCB teams must align fast. Discover how to overcome ECAD-MCAD silos and improve collaboration with real-time, integrated design tools. Read Article

Webinars

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Altium Agile Teams - Solution Overview 39 min Webinars PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Engineering Managers +1 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Engineering Managers Engineering Managers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers

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57:29 Overcoming Production Blockers: How Altium 365 & Basler AR Accelerate Last-Minute Design Changes 1 min Webinars PCB Design Engineers ECAD Librarians Mechanical Designers +2 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers ECAD Librarians ECAD Librarians Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Has a component shortage or unexpected part EOL caused a design change at the last minute? Watch our webinar to learn how to solve this problem and overcome production blockers with Altium 365 and Basler AR! Read Article
1:2:39 From PCB to MCAD - Designing a USB Isolator with Altium & SOLIDWORKS 1 min Webinars Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Watch our webinar to revolutionize your design workflow! Discover the power of Altium's MCAD CoDesigner and its compatibility with SOLIDWORKS. Read Article
40:50 MCAD-ECAD Collaboration Workflow 1 min Webinars Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers We invite you to watch our webinar, during which the Altium Product team members will demonstrate the most efficient MCAD-ECAD collaboration workflow and answer questions. Read Article

Videos

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4:40 How to Start a Design Review 4 min Videos PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Project Leads +3 PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Project Leads Project Leads Engineering Managers Engineering Managers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers This video demonstrates how to setup and complete a design review on a project in Altium 365. Read Article
ECAD Is IMSE Ready ECAD Is IMSE Ready: Adapting Design Tools for Printed Electronics 17 min Altium Live Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Discover how ECAD tools are evolving to support printed electronics in IMSE, enabling seamless integration of circuits into 3D surfaces for innovative designs. Read Article
46:09 Injection Molded Structural Electronics: Creating Smart Surfaces with Electronic Functionality 11 min Videos Mechanical Designers PCB Design Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects +1 Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Watch how IMSE technology integrates electronics into 3D molded plastics to create sleek, durable smart surfaces in this Altium Live session with TactoTek. Read Article

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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
Flex Circuit Termination Flex Circuit Termination: What Happens at the Edge Matters More Than You Think 7 min Blog Manufacturing Engineers Mechanical Designers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Learn about flexible circuit terminations in fully flexible PCBs and rigid-flex designs. The termination style you use will impact reliability. Read Article
What is a Multi-CAD Environment Advantages and Best Practices What is a Multi-CAD Environment? Advantages and Best Practices 6 min Blog Mechanical Designers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Learn how a multi-CAD environment streamlines design collaboration. See how teams reduce rework, improve visibility, and follow best practices for faster delivery. Read Article
Complex Engineering Projects Leverage Multiple ECADMCAD Formats Complex Engineering Projects Leverage Multiple ECAD/MCAD Formats 7 min Blog Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Learn how complex engineering projects manage multiple ECAD and MCAD formats, maintain design authority, and enable effective PCB and enclosure collaboration. Read Article