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Blog • May 12, 2025
Printed Electronics: The Future of Flexible and Cost-Effective Circuit Design

This article explores the rise of printed electronics as a lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective alternative to traditional PCB design. It highlights key benefits like reduced manufacturing costs, sustainability, and new design possibilities—especially in wearables, medical devices, and automotive applications. 

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Altium Designer's 25 Quantitative Benefits • May 9, 2025
Unveiling 86% Task Time Efficiency in Altium Designer 25

Watch how Altium Designer 25 saves time on PCB visualization. This short video shows a side-by-side comparison of the same task done in Altium Designer 25 vs. an external CAD tool—revealing big time and click savings. A great teaser to highlight the value of the unified design environment and promote the Benefit Calculator.

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How-To's • May 8, 2025
AGND vs PGND: Proper Net Tie Connections in Power Regulator PCB Design

What’s the difference between AGND and PGND — and when should you use a net tie? Zach Peterson breaks down proper PCB layout for buck converters, grounding best practices, and why component placement matters in switching regulator designs.

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Blog • May 7, 2025
How to Choose the Best Requirements Management Tool for Electronics Development

Many electronics teams still rely on documents and spreadsheets for requirements management—leading to gaps, errors, and delays. Alexsander Tamari explores better tools to improve traceability, collaboration, and project outcomes.

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Blog • May 6, 2025
New Routing Possibilities with Ultra HDI

Explore how Ultra HDI technology is redefining PCB design. This article breaks down the benefits and manufacturing considerations of Ultra HDI, and how it enables next-level routing density and miniaturization in advanced electronics.

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Blog • May 5, 2025
3D-MID in Focus: Principles, Processes, and Practical Use

This article introduces 3D-MID (Mechatronic Integrated Devices), a technology that integrates circuitry into 3D plastic structures to reduce size, weight, and complexity. It explains the production process, use cases, and benefits of 3D-MID in sectors like automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.

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Altium Stories • May 2, 2025
Students at Monash UAS Fly Higher with Altium Solutions to Power Their Autonomous Drone Technology

Discover how the Monash Uncrewed Aerial Systems team leverages Altium Designer, MCAD CoDesigner, and Altium 365 to develop custom drone boards for critical humanitarian missions.

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Blog • Apr 30, 2025
Eliminate EMI and Signal Integrity Issues in Multi-Board PCB Designs

Ensure signal integrity and minimize EMI in complex electronics. Our new article explains how to address electromagnetic interference and signal integrity challenges in multi-board PCB designs, offering practical strategies and layout considerations for reliable system performance.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Apr 29, 2025
Say Goodbye to Disjointed Workflows: Unified Product Design in Altium Designer 25

Check an overview of how Altium Designer 25 unifies Multi-Board and Harness Design into a seamless, efficient workflow for faster, error-free product development.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Apr 28, 2025
From Concept to Reality: Updated 3D-MID Demo in Altium Designer 25

A walkthrough of the new 3D-MID capabilities in Altium Designer 25. Covers setting up a 3D PCB document, component placement on curved surfaces, routing with grids and sketches, exporting for LDS manufacturing, and generating a 3D pick-and-place file.

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Blog • Apr 25, 2025
How to Overcome Power Distribution and Connector Misalignment Challenges in Multi-Board PCB Systems

Connector misalignment can compromise the reliability of power delivery in multi-board systems. This article explores the causes, effects, and prevention strategies for connector misalignment in power distribution, helping you design more robust multi-board PCB systems.

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Altium Designer's 25 Quantitative Benefits • Apr 24, 2025
Take 66% of Your Time Back with Custom Pad Stack in Altium Designer 25

This video demonstrates the measurable productivity gains of using the Custom Pad Stack tool in Altium Designer 25. It compares a detailed QFN-32 footprint customization process across versions, showing a significant reduction in time and mouse clicks—2 min 5 sec vs. 6 min 2 sec, and 45 vs. 116 clicks.

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Blog • Apr 22, 2025
Mastering Component Templates in Altium Designer 25

Our new article by Dario Fresu explains how Component Templates in Altium Designer 25 Pro improve design consistency, reduce errors, and streamline collaboration. It highlights practical benefits like standardized naming, faster component creation, and scalability across projects. Includes examples of using templates with Altium 365™ to simplify complex component setup.

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How-To's • Apr 21, 2025
PCB Stackups in Reverse?

Watch our new tutorial on reverse PCB stackups — a unique approach that combines thin internal layers with thicker outer cores for specialized applications. Learn how to implement reverse stackups effectively in Altium Designer, understand key manufacturability constraints, and explore Rogers materials specifically suited for this technique.

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Blog • Apr 18, 2025
Wire Harness Design Guide for Development and Manufacturing

Designing a wire harness goes far beyond just connecting components—it’s about ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance. This article walks you through the entire process, from initial design to production, helping you streamline development and avoid common pitfalls.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Apr 16, 2025
Design Smarter - Harness, Multi-board, and MCAD CoDesign in Action

This webinar highlights how Altium Designer 25, with a Pro or Enterprise subscription, enables seamless ECAD-MCAD collaboration using Harness and Multi-board Design tools and the advanced MCAD CoDesigner. Viewers will learn how to integrate harness designs, optimize multi-board systems for enclosure fit, and synchronize designs with SolidWorks, PTC Creo, and Autodesk Inventor.

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Blog • Jul 2, 2025
PCB First-Pass Yield: Small Decisions That Make a Big Difference

This article highlights how seemingly minor layout choices like trace spacing, component footprints, or stack-up details can dramatically impact whether a board passes fabrication and assembly the first time.

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Blog • Jul 1, 2025
Implementing Design for Supply Chain Principles in Electronic Product Development

Designing with supply chain principles in mind helps you avoid delays, reduce costs, and ensure manufacturability. This article outlines practical strategies for component selection, sourcing, and lifecycle management to make your designs more resilient and production-ready.

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Blog • Jun 27, 2025
Beyond the BOM: How Proactive Component Selection Is Transforming Workflows

Learn how proactive component selection helps you avoid supply chain risks, reduce costs, and design more reliably. Our new article outlines key strategies and shows how tools like Altium 365 support smarter part decisions.

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Blog • Jun 26, 2025
Power Integrity Issues?

Power problems can be hard to spot until it’s too late. See how easy it is to analyze your power nets, check voltage drops, and improve reliability with Power Analyzer by Keysight - all without leaving your design environment.

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Blog • Jun 24, 2025
How to Design High-Speed PCBs Without Signal Surprises

Signal issues can sneak in early and cost you later. Read our whitepaper to see how Signal Analyzer by Keysight (inside Altium Designer) helps you catch problems fast and design with confidence.

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Blog • Jun 18, 2025
Beyond Basic Part Selection: Using Supply Chain Data to Validate Choices

Learn how to enhance part selection by using real-time supply chain data. This article shows how integrating insights like availability and lifecycle status helps you make smarter, risk-aware design choices.

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Blog • Jun 17, 2025
Signal Mistakes Are Expensive

See how the Signal Analyzer by Keysight in Altium Designer lets you run signal integrity checks directly within your design environment. Read our article to learn how to effectively manage impedance, return paths, stackups, and more.

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Blog • Jun 12, 2025
Twice the Insight. One Seamless Simulation Bundle

Ensure power and signal integrity with the Keysight Bundle in Altium Designer. Catch issues early, reduce rework, and optimize your PCBs - all within one integrated environment featuring Signal & Power Analyzer.

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Blog • Jun 3, 2025
Preparing for Prototype: Final Component Validation

Final component validation is the last critical check before building a prototype, ensuring all parts are accurate, available, and viable. This article shows how Altium’s integrated tools—like SiliconExpert, Z2Data, Octopart, and BOM Portal—help teams avoid costly surprises and prepare with confidence.

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Blog • Jun 2, 2025
Getting Started with Harness Design in Altium Designer 25

Explore the essential steps and tools for Harness Design in Altium Designer 25, from initial setup to final documentation. The article highlights how the unified design environment streamlines the entire process, improving efficiency and project integration.

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Blog • May 30, 2025
The Future of PCB Design Starts Here

Altium Designer is constantly evolving, with powerful new features and updates on the way. Get an exclusive first look at what’s coming next—visit our Coming Soon page to stay up to date with the latest innovations.

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Blog • May 29, 2025
Simplify Harness-to-System Connections for Better PCB Design Outcomes

Struggling to keep harness and system designs in sync? In our brand-new article we explore how integrating PCB and harness design workflows can eliminate errors, improve collaboration, and accelerate your development process. Discover a smarter approach to connecting your harness to the system.

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Blog • May 27, 2025
The Crucial Balance: Cost, Quality, and Availability In Electronic Component Selection

Balancing cost, quality, and availability is key when selecting electronic components. This article explores how to make informed choices that meet design goals while managing supply chain and sourcing challenges.

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Blog • May 19, 2025
Wire Harness Failures: The Hidden Costs and Real-World Recalls That Could Have Been Prevented

Wire harness failures can lead to significant financial losses, production delays, and safety hazards. This article delves into real-world examples of such failures across industries and illustrates how modern CAD tools can help prevent these costly issues.

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Blog • May 13, 2025
Part Selection Fundamentals: Creating Resilient Component Requirements

Learn how to ensure electronic components meet the demands of harsh environments. This article explores key standards, testing protocols, and design considerations for building resilient systems that perform reliably under extreme conditions.

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Blog • May 12, 2025
Printed Electronics: The Future of Flexible and Cost-Effective Circuit Design

This article explores the rise of printed electronics as a lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective alternative to traditional PCB design. It highlights key benefits like reduced manufacturing costs, sustainability, and new design possibilities—especially in wearables, medical devices, and automotive applications. 

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How to Work with Multichannel Schematic • Oct 11, 2021
Creating Schematic Channels

Altium Designer makes creating single and multichannel designs effective and quick. We’ll show you how to create and annotate output and input channels in your design. 

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How to Work with Draftsman • Oct 4, 2021
Using Snapping for Primitives and Components | Draftsman Documents

Snapping using the grids and snapping tools in Altium Designer’s Draftsman Editor gives you a lot of control over how you create and annotate primitives and components. We’ll show you how easy it is to use snapping in the Draftsman Editor. 

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How To Work with High-Speed Projects • Sep 27, 2021
Pin Package Delay | High-speed Design

There are a few things to consider when adding and tuning signal delay to your design. Altium Designer gives you the tools to address the fine tuning for signal delay so you can easily make it work, using pin package delay. 

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How to use Snapping • Sep 24, 2021
Introduction to Snapping Options

Introduction to snapping options: grids, guides, axes of objects, and snapping to objects.

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How to Work with Draftsman • Sep 20, 2021
Working with Tables | Draftsman Document

The Draftsman Document Editor allows you to add all your data for your design through tables. We’ll show you how to work with tables, and the various options to add and edit, such as Bill of Materials, Drill Tables, Transmission Line Tables, and custom tables. 

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How To Work with High-Speed Projects • Sep 17, 2021
Pin Part Swapping | High-speed Design

If you have a lot of traces intersecting on a single layer, but you need to minimize the amount of vias for your high speed design, you can utilize pin and part swapping. Altium Designer has tools to solve these issues, and we’ll show you how to solve them.

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How To Work with High-Speed Projects • Sep 10, 2021
How to Route High-Speed Designs | High-Speed Design

Routing for your high-speed design can be really easy with just a little preparation. We’ll walk you through the best ways to set up your routing so you can easily route your high-speed signals. 

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How-To's • Sep 3, 2021
How to Define A Net Class on Schematic | How To Use Altium Designer

Altium Designer makes it easy to define net classes in both PCB and the schematic. We’ll show you how to define a net class in the schematic for whatever classes you need. 

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How to Work with Differential Pairs • Aug 30, 2021
Creating Differential Pairs in the Schematic

Learn how to create differential pairs on the schematic side.

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How-To's • Aug 27, 2021
Measuring in the PCB

Altium Designer gives you fine grained control over how you measure object distances in the PCB. When spacing is such a critical aspect of board layout, this control is absolutely necessary. We'll show you how to utilize the measure distance command and measure selected objects, as well as how to measure tracks and faces of 3D bodies.

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Discovering Altium 365 • Aug 5, 2021
Quantel Laser | MCAD and ECAD Designers Collaborate with Altium

In this video, Quantel’s engineers - Jeremie Waller (Senior Electrical Engineer) is using Altium Designer for ECAD and Laine McNeil (Senior Mechanical Engineer) is using Solidworks for MCAD. They are both in an Altium 365 workspace that allows them to closely collaborate while staying in their own familiar design environment.

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How-To's • Aug 4, 2021
Using Free (Any) Angle Routing

In this video, you will see how Altium Designer now makes it extremely easy to create curved corners in your designs. Previously, arc-in-corner routing was only supported during interactive routing, but not in Push&Shove mode or during track sliding. The new Push&Shove engine solves this by adding arcs during push and shove and also during track sliding, which is done by switching to any angle corner mode to perform snake routing.

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How to use Snapping • Jul 30, 2021
Snapping When Creating Routes

Learn how to effectively use snapping to facilitate routing.

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How to Work with Rigid-Flex PCBs • Jul 21, 2021
How to edit or manage your board shape in Altium Designer | Rigid-flex

Altium Designer 21 features many powerful tools for creating and editing your rigid-flex board shape. We’ll show you how to use to the board planning mode to create board shape and define regions as well as edit their properties for easy identification and functionality.

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Discovering Altium 365 • Jul 19, 2021
How Breville Innovates 4x Faster with Altium

Learn how Breville, a consumer electronics company from Australia, was able to speed up its product development process by at least four times with Altium 365. 

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How-To's • Jul 16, 2021
How to use the Property Panel in Altium Designer

How to use the Property Panel in Altium Designer: The properties panel is your information hub for all objects in Altium Designer. Watch this video to learn how to best use the properties dialog in Altium Designer. 

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On-Demand Webinar • Oct 24, 2024
Modernizing Engineering Workflows: Altium Designer 25 and the Future of Concurrent Design
Struggling with team misalignment and design errors? Join our exciting webinar to discover the groundbreaking advancements in Altium Designer 25!
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KiCad Webinar
On-Demand Webinar • Oct 16, 2024
Taking the Next Step: Growing Beyond KiCad with Altium
Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss
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Synchronize to Optimize Jira Integration
On-Demand Webinar • Oct 7, 2024
Synchronize to Optimize: Enhancing Efficiency with Jira Integration for Altium 365
Tired of juggling multiple tools for project management? Watch the webinar and see how Jira Integration for Altium 365 can optimize your workflows.
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Wire bonding
On-Demand Webinar • Sep 29, 2024
Unlock New Design Possibilities with Wire Bonding
Explore how wire bonding can enhance your designs, provide size reduction, improve power management, and increase mechanical reliability.
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routing
On-Demand Webinar • Sep 29, 2024
Advanced Routing Features & Techniques
To help you get the most out of your experience with Altium Designer, join our webinar this month and learn advanced routing techniques.
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On-Demand Webinar • Sep 25, 2024
Signal Integrity Made Simple
Discover how to easily detect and resolve high-speed signal integrity challenges without the need for extensive expertise.
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On-Demand Webinar • Sep 20, 2024
Mastering Design Complexity: How Altium Designer Outperforms Cadence in Solving Workflow and Engineering Challenges - Part 2
Join our webinar to learn how to enhance efficiency, foster better collaboration, and accelerate your time-to-market with Altium unified solutions.
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Breaking Down Silos Webinar
On-Demand Webinar • Sep 16, 2024
Breaking Down Data Silos: A Practical Comparison of Altium and Cadence in Cross-Functional PCB Design
Join us for a webinar that addresses the critical challenges of maintaining design data continuity across various design functions.
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Draftsman
On-Demand Webinar • Sep 10, 2024
Mastering Design Complexity: How Altium Designer Outperforms Cadence in Solving Workflow and Engineering Challenges
Join our upcoming webinar to discover why engineers consistently choose Altium Designer as the standard in PCB design.
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SPICE
On-Demand Webinar • Sep 3, 2024
Mastering SPICE Simulation in Altium Designer
Discover how the SPICE engine in Altium Designer can help you easily verify that your finished project functions as intended.
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Output job
On-Demand Webinar • Aug 24, 2024
Beyond PCB Design with Altium Designer
In this webinar we'll dive into the essential aspects that go beyond the schematic and layout.
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On-Demand Webinar • Aug 23, 2024
Elevate Your Design Skills: Tips & Tricks for Success
Discover practical insights and efficient methods that can enhance your PCB design capabilities.
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On-Demand Webinar • Aug 6, 2024
The Anatomy of IT Compliance in Electronics Development: Altium 365 & AWS GovCloud
Are you an IT or security professional looking for a secure electronics design collaboration platform that could also support your ITAR and EAR compliance efforts? If so, watch this webinar to bring together the expertise of Altium 365 and AWS!
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Design reuse
On-Demand Webinar • Aug 1, 2024
How to Speed-up Product Development with Reusable Circuitry
In this webinar you'll learn more about the benefits of the design reuse blocks approach as well as the Design Reuse panel.
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On-Demand Webinar • Jul 19, 2024
Stay Ahead of the Curve: A Half-Year Review of Altium Designer Improvements
Join our exciting webinar to discover the groundbreaking advancements in Altium Designer!
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Lenght Tuning
On-Demand Webinar • Jun 26, 2024
Achieve Precision and Speed with Altium Designer 24's Innovative Routing Features
Speed up your routing process and achieve better results for even your most demanding designs.
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