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Should You Manufacture Your First PCB Prototype Locally? 5 min Blog Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Discover how to protect your intellectual property (IP) when creating PCB prototypes. Learn the pros and cons of local vs. global PCB manufacturing, and get valuable tips on data dissemination protocols to safeguard your design outputs. Make informed decisions to keep your product's IP secure while managing costs effectively.

Assembly Tips and Tricks 10 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Manufacturing Engineers

Production Managers

Master the art of PCB assembly with expert tips and techniques tailored for hand assembly. From stencil selection to reflow processes, optimize your assembly workflow for efficient verification whether for prototyping or mass production.

How to Compare PCB Manufacturing Services for Your Board 6 min Blog

Do you know what to look for in PCB manufacturing services? Here are some of the important points to consider before placing your next order.

Must Have Rapid Prototyping Tools 18 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Electrical Engineers

If your job involves rapidly iterating designs or creating a wide range of products, these indispensable tools will help you ship a higher quality product in less time.

Best DC Laboratory Bench Power Supplies of 2021 16 min Blog Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineers

A guide to workbench power supplies, related requirements, technological tradeoffs, and recommended brands and models.

Using the iPad Pro for Electronic Design

Using the iPad Pro for PCB Electronic Design 6 min Blog

Discover how to use the iPad Pro for PCB electronic design with Altium and other top apps. Boost mobility, collaboration, and productivity on the go.

3D Printing PCBs and Generating Printing Models 12 min Blog

Altium Designer® offers a fully integrated environment for generating instructions for 3D printing PCBs. Use the MCAD/ECAD collaboration tools in Altium Designer for PCB design and integration with mechanical design tools.