Solving PCB Library Nightmares with Kristen Aguiar

OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast

In this insightful OnTrack Podcast episode, Zach Peterson sits down with Kristen Aguiar, Training Developer at Altium, to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in PCB design: component libraries. Discover practical approaches to library management, learn about common pitfalls in footprint creation, and gain valuable insights on standardization from Kristen's extensive industry experience.

From the complexities of managing library data to implementing effective processes and handling the "people problem," this conversation offers invaluable guidance for designers and engineers struggling with CAD libraries. Kristen also shares her thoughts on third-party CAD sources and her upcoming presentations at PCB East.

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- Connect with Kristen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-aguiar-b3867527/

- Learn more about PCB East: https://pcbeast.com/

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