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Reducing Assembly Costs with Flexible Circuits

Reducing Assembly Costs with Flexible Circuits In the continuously evolving world of electronics manufacturing, the pursuit of efficiency and cost-effectiveness remains a constant. With each advancement in technology comes an opportunity to optimize assembly processes and drive down costs. One interesting illustration of this is the adaptation of flexible circuits over traditional wire and cable systems. Intuitively, one may first think that moving to a specialized technology such as a Read Article

Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead

Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores the revolutionary world of Ultra HDI with Chrys Shea, President of Shea Engineering. The two unveil the future of PCB soldering and miniaturization, shedding light on the intricate challenges ahead and breakthroughs just on the horizon. Chrys, renowned for her expertise, shares invaluable insights into developing test vehicles for soldering and navigating the Read Article

The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design

The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson speaks with Cory Blaylock, Director of Workforce Partnerships at IPC, in a profound discussion on the looming generational gap within the PCB design and electronics manufacturing spaces, as well as what those industries might be able to do about it. As one generation of seasoned experts nears the end of their careers, the urgency to cultivate a new wave of talent becomes ever more Read Article

How to Build a Custom GPT Action to Talk to Your Hardware

How to Build a Custom GPT Action to Talk to Your Hardware In this article Ari Mahpour shows you how to create custom GPT Actions that will connect with your hardware at home or in the lab Read Article

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How Altium Designer Empowers Designers to Master Complex PCB Projects In order to effectively manage the growing complexities of printed circuit boards (PCBs), you need access to tools that can keep up with rapid technological evolution while efficiently managing the design process just the same. Altium Designer offers a powerful set of features tailored to overcome the challenges of modern PCB design, making it an indispensable asset for various demanding projects in this field, as demonstrated by the following Read Article

PCB Panel Fabrication Drawing

How to Create a PCB Panel Fabrication Drawing in Draftsman Not all designers will create their own PCB panels, but if you’ve been asked to do this you can use the built-in drawing features in Altium Designer. Read Article

Pin Plating Materials for PCB Connectors

Durability of Pin Plating Materials for PCB Connectors Pin headers have an important specification that determines their durability: the plating material. Here’s how you should select platings for your PCB pins. Read Article

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PCB Part Swaps That Can Reduce BOM Cost Want to reduce BOM cost for your PCB build? Here are the part swaps that can significantly reduce your total parts cost. Read Article

Pi MX8 Chapter IV

Pi.MX8 Project - Board Layout Part 2 In the previous update, we looked at defining a suitable layerstack for the module as well as adding the fanout routing to all the components placed on the board. Based on all these preparations, we are now almost ready to route the first traces. Before we start connecting any components on the board though we have to define the impedance profiles and set up the matching design rules for the correct trace width. Setting up impedance profiles Read Article

Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering

Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering In this episode of The OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson chats with the co-founders of Valispace, Louise Lindblad and Marco Witzmann. Valispace is revolutionizing the engineering world by transforming system design tools, making them more efficient, connected, and capable of handling the complex requirements of today's engineering challenges. Learn how, from satellite engineering to the intricate demands of aerospace and beyond Read Article

Teams Might Require Extensive Training to Adapt to New PLM Tools

Teams Might Require Extensive PLM Training to Adapt to New Tools Discover how to assess team needs, tailor training programs, and measure success throughout your company’s PLM adoption journey. Read Article

Integrating PLM with Existing Systems Can Be Challenging and Time-Consuming

Integrating PLM Software with Existing Systems Is Challenging Optimize PCB design efficiency with PLM software solutions. Overcome PLM software integration challenges and empower teams for innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Read Article

Centralized Data Management Minimizes Chances of Design Errors and Redundancies

Centralized Data Management Minimizes Chances of Design Errors and Redundancies Find out how centralized data management enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and optimizes production efficiency in PCB manufacturing. Read Article

UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD.

UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD. In an episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Zach Peterson interviews Kunal Shah, PhD., President of liloTree, to discuss the topic of Ultra High-Density Interconnects (UHDI) and its implications for electronics. They explain the challenges and solutions within UHDI, emphasizing its significance in high-reliability sectors like defense and medical electronics. Read Article

How to Reduce Noise From Magnetostriction in Magnetic Components

How to Reduce Noise From Magnetostriction in Magnetic Components Magnetic components can exhibit buzzing noises from magnetostriction. Here’s what you can do about it in your design and product. Read Article

1:0:3 Apply Modern Requirements and Systems Engineering for Faster Product Development Watch the webinar to explore the future of electronics product development, focusing on Altium’s recent acquisition of Valispace. Understand how Valispace transforms requirements management and systems engineering, fostering enhanced collaboration, speeding up design processes, and leading to better products. Watch Video

ESG, Sustainability, & the Future of Electronics w/ Tom Raftery

ESG, Sustainability, & the Future of Electronics w/ Tom Raftery Explore the intersection of technology and sustainability with Tom Raftery, an independent consultant and host of the Climate Confident and Sustainable Supply Chain podcasts, on this episode of the OnTrack Podcast with Zach Peterson. Dive deep into the evolving world of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), exploring how advancements in IoT, AI, and sustainable practices are reshaping supply chains and business strategies. Join Tom and Zach as Read Article