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How-To's • Oct 1, 2025
Mechanically Drilled Blind & Buried Vias: PCB Design Rules Explained

Discover the essential design rules and manufacturing processes for mechanically drilled blind and buried vias in PCB layouts in this comprehensive tutorial. We cover the stack drill-and-plate fabrication process, aspect ratio limitations, sub-lamination design, and copper weight considerations. You’ll also learn how these vias differ from HDI microvias and gain a clear understanding of the critical design constraints needed for successful PCB manufacturing.

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Blog • Sep 30, 2025
Behind the Scenes with AI Embedded Development

Forget one-shot AI hacks Ari Mahpour shows the thoughtful, sustainable way to integrate AI into embedded firmware development. Learn the core principles (planning gate, HAL abstraction, observability, timeout design) that can help you push your efficiency 5-10 times in real hardware projects.

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Altium Training • Sep 29, 2025
Altium Training - Design Environment: Navigation with Schematic Workspace

Discover the most important navigation techniques for the schematic workspace using both mouse and keyboard controls. In this tutorial video, you’ll learn how to use the View menu commands for document fitting, area zooming, and object selection, along with advanced navigation shortcuts. Master mouse-based panning and zooming, explore Ctrl key combinations, and practice arrow key movements - all designed to simplify your workflow in the PCB design process.

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Blog • Sep 25, 2025
We're heading to PCB West 2025!

Join Altium at PCB West 2025 in Santa Clara, CA, on October 1! Stop by Booth 300 for the official launch of the new Altium platform, built on the foundation of Altium Designer and Altium 365. Be sure to check out our live demos of Altium Develop and Altium Agile.

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Blog • Sep 24, 2025
Peak Electrical Performance in Multi-Board Designs With Advanced Simulation and Compliance Tools

Moving from single-board to multi-board systems is a leap in complexity. You must manage not just routing, but power, signal integrity, mechanical fit, and regulatory requirements across boards. In this article, you’ll discover how Altium’s advanced simulation and compliance tools help engineering teams overcome these challenges and deliver reliable multi-board solutions.

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How-To's • Sep 23, 2025
Altium Training - Design Environment: The Altium Environment

Get familiar with the core workspace layout and navigation methods. In this video, you’ll see how to open schematic and PCB documents, work within the unified design environment, and move between multiple open files using document tabs and keyboard shortcuts.

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Blog • Sep 22, 2025
How to Catch Enclosure and Connector Misalignment Before the First Prototype

As electronics continue to miniaturize and functionality increases, even minor misalignments between enclosures and connectors can derail a project. This article explores how early integration of ECAD and MCAD workflows helps detect and eliminate those costly issues before the first prototype is built.

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Altium Training • Sep 18, 2025
Altium Training - Design Environment: Opening a Project from a Local Drive

Get your PCB design workflow off to a smooth start. This Altium tutorial walks you through opening projects from your local directory - a core skill that keeps your process efficient and organized from day one.

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Blog • Sep 17, 2025
Executive Insights Into Electronic Product Development Gaps You Need To Close

Electronics hardware development is falling behind broader product development disciplines due to fragmented workflows, poor collaboration, and limited compliance visibility. This gap introduces risk, delays, and missed opportunities but executives see real business value in modernizing electronics development through better integration, traceability, and lifecycle visibility.

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Altium Training • Sep 16, 2025
Altium Essentials: Design Environment

Take control of your PCB design workflow with Altium Essentials: Design Environment. This tutorial module guides you through the fundamentals of workspace management, from handling panels and documents to mastering menus, context commands, and time-saving shortcuts.

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Blog • Sep 15, 2025
Sourcing For High-Mix Low-Volume Electronics Manufacturing

High-mix, low-volume (HMLV) electronics manufacturing requires agile sourcing strategies to handle shifting BOMs, erratic lead times, and component volatility. All while controlling costs and ensuring compliance. Cloud-based tools like Altium provide real-time component visibility, BOM collaboration, and supplier integrations to help navigate HMLV complexities.

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How-To's • Sep 11, 2025
What Makes a Great PCB Design Review Submission?

Turn your PCB designs into professional-grade submissions. At Altium, we reveal the key practices that transform schematics, layouts, and documentation into review-ready work that stands out. Watch our brand-new tutorial and take your PCB design process to the next level.

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Blog • Sep 10, 2025
How to Solve Fit, Form, and Function Challenges in Robotics with ECAD-MCAD Collaboration

As robotics systems become increasingly miniaturized and intricate, ensuring perfect fit, form, and function across electrical and mechanical domains is critical to avoid design setbacks. Real-time ECAD-MCAD integration with two-way sync empowers teams to streamline workflows, reduce PCB rework, and deliver more reliable designs faster.

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Altium Training • Sep 9, 2025
Altium Training - Workspace Folder Structure: Opening the Explorer Panel

Discover the key ways to access the Explorer panel in Altium Designer with this step-by-step tutorial. The video walks you through four different methods, giving you the freedom to choose the approach that best fits your workflow.

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Blog • Sep 8, 2025
One Vision, Three Powerful Solutions: Introducing Altium Discover, Altium Develop, and Altium Agile

We are excited to announce the launch of three new platform-based solutions that will transform the way electronic products are designed, built, and delivered: Altium Discover, Altium Develop, and Altium Agile. These solutions are designed to simplify processes, accelerate innovation, and make collaboration seamless across the entire electronics lifecycle. Together, they realize the purpose of Altium and Renesas: To Make Our Lives Easier.

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Blog • Sep 4, 2025
The Cost of Overreaction: How Misguided Orders Disrupt the Semiconductor Market

Discover how short-sighted ordering practices fuel volatility in the semiconductor market and why smarter, data-driven approaches are key to building resilience and sustainability.

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Blog • Jan 15, 2025
Save Time and Prevent Errors in Cable Harness Design Today

Our new article explores best practices and tools for streamlining cable harness design workflows. Learn how to minimize errors, save time, and enhance collaboration by leveraging advanced features in Altium Designer.

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Blog • Jan 14, 2025
Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: How to Design PCBs for Low EMI

This article by Dario Fresu delves into effective techniques for designing PCBs to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). It covers key topics such as stackup selection, routing strategies, and grounding best practices, offering actionable insights for improved performance.

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Blog • Jan 10, 2025
Altium and Renesas’ Role in Enabling Economy 4.0 is the Subject of New Documentary

Altium and Renesas are featured in a new CBS-produced documentary exploring how digitalization and cloud platforms are revolutionizing electronics production for Economy 4.0, driving efficiency and accelerating innovation.

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Blog • Jan 8, 2025
Avoid Wiring Errors with Tools Tailored for Harness-to-PCB Integration

Discover how to streamline your wiring projects with advanced harness and PCB integration tools in Altium Designer. This article explores techniques to prevent wiring errors, enhance collaboration, and ensure accurate design documentation for complex projects.

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Blog • Dec 24, 2024
Happy Holidays!!!

Altium wishes you all the best this holiday season! May this time be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with your family and friends. We also extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year 2025!

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Blog • Dec 16, 2024
What Is Wire Harness Design?

Explore our latest article to learn the fundamentals of wire harness design, its key components, and how it ensures organized, efficient, and reliable electrical systems across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.

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Blog • Dec 6, 2024
How to Determine Ferrite Bead Circuit Model Parameters

Learn how to accurately determine ferrite bead circuit model parameters for effective noise suppression in high-speed PCB designs. This article explores key concepts, measurement techniques, and practical tips for modeling ferrite beads in your projects.

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Blog • Dec 3, 2024
Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: How to Choose the Stackup for EMC Design

This article by Dario Fresu, part of the Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design series, explores strategies for selecting PCB stackups to optimize EMC performance. It offers actionable tips for balancing cost, manufacturability, and signal integrity in your designs.

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Blog • Nov 26, 2024
AI Vision with the Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit

Discover AI-driven vision capabilities with the Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit, presented by Ari Mahpour. Ideal for prototyping vision solutions, this kit offers an accessible entry point into advanced AI applications.

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Blog • Nov 20, 2024
Model-Based Systems Engineering in the Era of Digital Twins: A Paradigm Shift in PCB and Electronics Design

Explore how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) integrates with digital twins to enhance design accuracy, collaboration, and lifecycle management in modern engineering projects. This approach bridges the gap between physical systems and digital models, enabling real-time simulation and optimization.

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Blog • Nov 14, 2024
Wire Bonding in Altium Designer

The Wire Bonding in Altium Designer article highlights how Altium Designer 25’s wire bonding feature streamlines complex designs for advanced assemblies like 3D stacked dies and RF modules. This tool enhances efficiency and precision, catering to modern electronic design needs.

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Blog • Nov 11, 2024
Altium Designer 25: Pioneering Collaboration, Product Development, and Advanced Simulation

Altium Designer 25 introduces groundbreaking features for seamless collaboration and precision in PCB design, from PCB CoDesign to advanced simulation and MCAD tools. Discover how AD25 is transforming electronic product development.

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Blog • Oct 31, 2024
Wire Bonding: Modern Applications, Technology Trends and Cost Considerations

Explore the future of wire bonding, from new applications to cost-saving trends, in this article by Samer Aldhaher. Stay updated on key innovations in this essential connection technology.

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Blog • Oct 29, 2024
Maximizing Efficiency: A Deep Dive into Altium 365 Jira Integration Features

Discover how Altium 365’s Jira integration can streamline collaboration and keep projects running smoothly with real-time design updates and task tracking. Perfect for teams seeking efficiency!

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Blog • Oct 22, 2024
Optimize PCB Design with Integrated BOM and CAD Systems

Discover how integrating BOM management and CAD systems can streamline your PCB design process in this insightful article. Learn how combining these tools enables smoother collaboration, reduces errors, and improves design efficiency, helping you optimize your workflows from concept to manufacturing.

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Blog • Oct 9, 2024
The Essential Guide to Through-Hole Resistors

Resistors are fundamental components in electronic circuits, essential for controlling current and voltage. This article explores their basic principles, types, and key applications, helping you understand their crucial role in electronics.

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How-To's • Nov 1, 2024
Signal Integrity Made Simple - Recording Preview

Catch up on our “Signal Integrity Made Simple” webinar to explore essential techniques for ensuring high-speed design integrity. Watch the recording to gain practical insights, and don’t miss our upcoming November webinar showcasing the latest Altium Designer release, featuring the powerful Signal Analyzer by Keysight and additional tools to optimize your projects.

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Kickstart Your Rigid-Flex Journey • Oct 25, 2024
Kickstart Your Rigid-Flex Journey: Part III - PCB Layout

In this third installment of our series, Piet Callemeyn demonstrates PCB layout creation from scratch for a rigid-flex project, covering key techniques like bend lines and split lines. A must-see for any PCB designer!

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New in Altium Designer 24 • Oct 23, 2024
Beyond PCB Design with Altium Designer - Recording Preview

We invite you to watch this webinar recording, where you'll discover how to streamline your entire PCB development workflow. Learn how to go beyond design to optimize documentation, outputs, and design specifications using Altium Designer. Check the recording here: COM September Webinar.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Oct 21, 2024
Advanced Wire Bonding Techniques in Altium Designer - Demo

Check out our brand-new demo of the Wire Bonding tool in Altium Designer! Learn step-by-step how to define die chips, create footprints, route bond wires, and set up a proper PCB layout with rules and constraints.

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New in Altium Designer 24 • Oct 16, 2024
Use Cases with Dave Young: Harness Design

Join Dave Young in this Use Cases video as he walks you through Harness Design in Altium Designer 24. From starting a new harness project to utilizing wires and taps, you’ll discover how easy it is to replace standard schematic views with detailed mechanical drawings. Don't miss this hands-on tutorial and elevate your design expertise!

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How-To's • Oct 15, 2024
Make Smarter Design Decisions - Signal Analyzer Demo

Master the Signal Analyzer by Keysight in this demo! Learn to analyze and fix net classes for impedance, delay, and return loss to optimize your designs. Watch now and take your PCB designs to the next level.

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Altium Stories • Oct 4, 2024
Engineering Aerial Intelligence with Quantum Systems

Quantum Systems specializes in engineering advanced drone solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to various industries. Watch the new Altium Stories episode to see how Altium Designer and Altium 365 help Quantum Systems streamline their electronics engineering processes, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.

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Altium Stories • Sep 30, 2024
Crover Uses Altium to Develop Subterranean Grain Swimming Robots

Discover how, through Altium's Launchpad program, Crover leveraged Altium Designer and Altium 365 to accelerate iteration and collaborate seamlessly across teams, including their mechanical engineering division. With intelligent part data readily available, they were able to make informed part choices with confidence.

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New in Altium Designer 24 • Sep 25, 2024
Use Cases with Dave Young: Multiboard and Harness

In this video, Dave Young demonstrates the use of MultiBoard and Harness in Altium Designer 24, using a custom quadcopter motor part as an example. Learn how these advanced tools can optimize your design workflow.

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Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials • Sep 24, 2024
Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials - Verifying Changes and Finalizing the Design

In this final installment of our tutorial series on the upcoming extension – Signal Analyzer by Keysight – we will guide you through the process of ensuring that your design meets all necessary performance standards. 

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Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials • Sep 18, 2024
Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials - Analyzing Simulation Results and Correcting Violation

We invite you to join the third chapter of the Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials. In this installment, we’ll show you how to analyze simulation results and correct violations to ensure your PCB design aligns with performance standards.

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LDO Regulator Essentials • Sep 12, 2024
LDO Regulator Essentials: From Basics to Advanced. Part IV: Step Response

In this new chapter of the LDO Essentials series, Rafał Stępień explores the Step Response of LDO regulators using Altium Designer's Mixed Simulation. Discover how to optimize your designs for enhanced stability and efficiency!

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Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials • Sep 11, 2024
Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials - Setting Up and Running Simulations

We are continuing our tutorial series on the Signal Analyzer by Keysight extension, diving deeper into its setup. We'll guide you through the configuration process and demonstrate how to run simulations using this powerful tool.

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Kickstart Your Rigid-Flex Journey • Sep 10, 2024
Kickstart Your Rigid-Flex Journey: Part II - Altium Designer Setup for Rigid-Flex

Learn how to set up Altium Designer for Rigid-Flex PCB projects with step-by-step guidance from Piet Callemeyn. Master both manual and automatic layer stack configuration in just a few minutes!

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Altium Stories • Sep 6, 2024
Subterranean Robots Secure Our Global Food Future

After discovering the Crover effect, Lorenzo Conti developed a groundbreaking grain-swimming robot to monitor and protect stored cereals. Using Altium-powered design, this innovative technology gathers critical data beneath bulk storage surfaces, reducing waste and enhancing food security. Join us as we explore how these robots are shaping a sustainable future and safeguarding our global food supply.

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Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials • Sep 5, 2024
Signal Analyzer by Keysight Tutorials - Initial Setup

In our new tutorial series, we will explore how the upcoming Signal Analyzer by Keysight enhances signal analysis in your PCB designs. In this first part, we'll guide you through a step-by-step installation process, ensuring the extension is properly set up in your Altium Designer environment.

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 Preventing Obsolescence Before It Hits
On-Demand Webinar • Jun 12, 2025
Proactive Lifecycle Management: Preventing Obsolescence Before It Hits
Take the first step toward eliminating avoidable delays and costly redesigns. Don't miss it and register now!
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Integrating Requirements June 2025 Webinar
On-Demand Webinar • May 28, 2025
Integrating Requirements into Your PCB Design Workflow
Join our webinar where you will learn about integrated requirements tools who can help you eliminate late-stage design changes, AI support through system requirements and integration of design requirements directly in PCB Design. Don't miss it, register now!
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A365 Webinar
On-Demand Webinar • Apr 23, 2025
Collaborative Design Review: Ensuring Quality from Schematics to Supply Chain
Join our live webinar to learn how Altium 365 accelerates collaboration, standardizes workflows, and ensures design integrity to mitigate risks and accelerate time to market.
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Webinar: From Prototype to Production: Optimizing BOM Costs Without Compromising Quality with Part Analytics
On-Demand Webinar • Apr 22, 2025
From Prototype to Production: Optimizing BOM Costs Without Compromising Quality with Part Analytics
Learn how to reduce production BOM costs without redesign, explore techniques to consolidate part demand for volume savings, and discover case examples from supply chain teams that increased sourcing process efficiency by up to 97%.
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Streamlining Team Collaboration
On-Demand Webinar • Apr 17, 2025
Streamlining Team Collaboration in Industrial PCB Projects
Join us for our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer and Altium 365 can transform your team’s collaboration and take your PCB design projects to the next level. Attend for a chance to win free access to the Altium 365 Training Bundle.
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Component management
On-Demand Webinar • Apr 10, 2025
Ensure Best Designs with Professional Library Management
In this webinar, you'll discover how Altium Designer facilitates robust component management, including adding part choices to mitigate supply chain risks and leveraging Altium 365 managed components.
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On-Demand Webinar • Apr 9, 2025
Component Selection in Altium Designer: Making Data-Driven Decisions with Data Integrations
Improve component selection with real-time data insights in Altium 365! Join our live webinar to optimize your PCB development. Sign up now!
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Altium Agile Teams - Sneak Peek
Get a first glimpse into this new Electronic Product Development Platform.
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Altium Designer Onboarding Workshop
Join our live training workshop and see Altium Designer in action—from creating your first schematic to delivering ready-to-manufacture PCB files.
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Altium Platform
On-Demand Webinar • Nov 21, 2025
Altium Platform - A foundation to meet your & your company’s targets
Discover how the Altium platform makes multidisciplinary cooperation easy and efficient.
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Harness design
On-Demand Webinar • Nov 17, 2025
From single PCB to Harnessed Product
Discover how to streamline PCB-to-harness design with Altium’s powerful tools and boost collaboration across disciplines.
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3D-MID Design
On-Demand Webinar • Oct 20, 2025
3D-MID Design in Altium
Discover how even complex products for 3D circuit designs are implemented easily in Altium.
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Altium Designer Overview
On-Demand Webinar • Aug 20, 2025
Altium Designer and Altium 365 Overview
In this webinar we will show you how easy it is to create a prototype from scratch using Altium Designer in combination with Altium 365.
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Altium Enterprise
On-Demand Webinar • Aug 3, 2025
Safety & Reliability in Electronics Design – Strategies, Standards & Tools
How can development teams and decision-makers effectively implement safety, security, and compliance without delaying innovation?
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Altium Enterprise
On-Demand Webinar • Aug 2, 2025
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency in Electronic Product Development
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Proactive Component Selection
On-Demand Webinar • May 22, 2025
Proactive Component Selection: Mitigating Manufacturing Delays Before They Happen
Most teams spend hours on component research yet still face redesigns. Learn how Altium 365 helps you make proactive, data-driven part decisions. Join SiliconExpert’s Jackie Sartin to discover smarter sourcing with real-time insights and validated alternatives.
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