Top Electronic Components Inventory Management Software
Software management of electronic components inventory in a manufacturing facility Prior to the electronic component shortages of recent years, momentum was increasing around lean strategies like just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. The objective was to procure only when they were immediately needed for production. This minimization approach to inventory management has largely been abandoned due to continuing […]
Electronics BOM Management Software Functionality
Electronics BOM management software is necessary to account for the hundreds or thousands of components within a design. Sifting through the dozens or hundreds of lines in a bill of materials (BOM) is time-consuming, but it is crucial to ensuring smooth part purchasing and assembly. Over time, software platforms have had to become more comprehensive […]
Best Electronic Parts Search Tools for PCB Designers
Electronic parts search tools must sift through millions of components. PCB Designers have to weigh many part options when building their bill of materials (BOMs). Searching and comparing dozens or hundreds of unique MPNs for cost, availability, package, etc., can be a considerable time sink, especially for design teams that cannot lean on a procurement […]
Engineering-Led vs Product-Led: Prioritizing Goals
A balance of engineering-led vs product-led design philosophies produces the best results. Designing a new circuit board or complex ECAD-MCAD device can be overwhelming due to the many factors a design team must weigh. Form, function, cost, features, scope – all elements can make or break a design. There are many design philosophies to consider, […]
Best SnapEDA Alternatives for CAD Library Management
PCB layout on CAD tool. Hardware engineers have long spent hours of the design cycle manually building schematic symbols and PCB footprints from scratch using manufacturer datasheets. Online CAD model repositories transformed this workflow by providing pre-built component libraries compatible with multiple electronic design automation (EDA) platforms. While SnapEDA (now SnapMagic) popularized web-based CAD model […]
Prioritizing Your Electronic Components Inventory Management
Electronic component inventory management ensures a seamless transition from design to manufacturing. Electronic components inventory management is necessary to balance project resource needs and costs. Without accurate inventory management, it’s easy for manufacturers to over- or under-procure the stock for production, potentially endangering project budget or deadlines. Overseeing electronic component inventory management can be challenging, […]
Heat Dissipation Simulation in Tightly Packed Spaces
PCB heat dissipation simulation with Altair’s multiphysics software Performing simulation(s) on your PCB design to check functionality and verify design concerns is standard practice. However, it is equally important to analyze the board’s power flows, thermal distribution, and heat dissipation. Failure to do so can significantly affect your board and system functionality, resulting in erratic […]
Electronic Component Pricing: Effectively Navigating Cost Fluctuations
Can anything be done to control electronic component pricing? Yes, if you understand the factors that contribute to the costs for parts.
Best Alternative to COMSOL for Electronics Engineers
Altair® SimLab® is an industry-wide multiphysics multifunctional simulation software alternative to COMSOL for electronic engineers. Simulation is an invaluable asset that is leveraged by researchers, designers and developers to explore ideas and concepts, test functionality, and proof system performance prior to committing valuable resources to a final product. For engineers, COMSOL is one of the […]
How to Import EAGLE Libraries: Altium, Easyeda, Fusion 360, KiCad & OrCAD
Knowing how to import EAGLE libraries accurately and efficiently will ensure that you can leverage previous resources to aid future designs.