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From PCB to MCAD - Designing a USB Isolator with Altium & SOLIDWORKS

Lena Weglarz
|  Created: October 13, 2023  |  Updated: February 26, 2024

Watch our webinar to revolutionize your design workflow! Discover the power of Altium's MCAD CoDesigner and its compatibility with SOLIDWORKS. 

We'll take you on a journey through a practical USB isolator project, demonstrating every step of this unified design approach. Learn how easy it is to define PCB shapes, route them in Altium Designer, and even craft end plates that can be brought to life through laser cutting or 3D printing. 

At the webinar, you’ll also see a quick overview of Altium 365 capabilities and find out how it can help you optimize your Electronic Lifecycle Management by bringing together all experts involved in product development. Smartly manage all stages of product creation from one place, including electrical engineering, procurement, software development, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and more.

Our presenter is Mark Harris, an engineering consultant with over 16 years of diverse experience within the electronics industry, varying from aerospace and defense contracts to small product startups, hobbies, and everything in between.

About Author

About Author

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.

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