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Learning Hub Webinars Taking the Next Step: Growing Beyond KiCad with Altium

Taking the Next Step: Growing Beyond KiCad with Altium

If you want to elevate your design process from KiCad and work with the industry’s leading tool, now is the perfect opportunity to learn how Altium can support your evolving needs. With Altium’s comprehensive product development solution - an industry standard that reflects the expertise you bring to work - you won’t just switch tools—you’ll transform your entire design process. Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss while also unlocking new possibilities for your team to innovate and grow easily.

Join us in this session, where we’ll cover:



Growing Beyond KiCad: 

  • Understand why growing teams and more complex projects require the advanced capabilities of Altium Designer, from Multi-board design to seamless MCAD integration.

Collaboration with Altium 365

  • Advanced communication and real-time collaboration with your team and stakeholders.

Migration from KiCad to Altium Designer:

  • Learn how to import your KiCad designs into Altium Designer without losing data, ensuring a smooth transition.
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Taking the Next Step: Growing Beyond KiCad with Altium

Created: October 16, 2024
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Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss
Go Deeper with AI:
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  • Hosted by Alex Hall - Technical Marketing Engineer
    00:34:36 • Oct 31, 2024
    Hosted by Alex Hall - Technical Marketing Engineer
    00:34:36 • Oct 31, 2024

    Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss

Product: Data Management Altium Designer Webinars Electrical Engineers Data Management and Version Control Manufacturing Outputs and Compliance

If you want to elevate your design process from KiCad and work with the industry’s leading tool, now is the perfect opportunity to learn how Altium can support your evolving needs. With Altium’s comprehensive product development solution - an industry standard that reflects the expertise you bring to work - you won’t just switch tools—you’ll transform your entire design process. Watch our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss while also unlocking new possibilities for your team to innovate and grow easily.

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Alex has a background in electrical engineering and a strong passion for technical marketing. Graduating with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Clemson University in 2018, he has since excelled in various roles within the technology sector. Starting his career at Kyocera AVX, Alex served as an RF Field Applications Engineer, establishing strong client relationships and designing passive bandpass filters and antenna systems. He then transitioned to TDK as an Account Executive, where he provided sales and technical support, leading a dynamic sales team and offering design assistance to customers. Currently, Alex is a Technical Marketing Engineer at Altium, leveraging his technical expertise to develop marketing materials.
 

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