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Understanding the PCB Fabrication Process

Alexsander Tamari

| Created: January 20, 2023 | Updated: March 13, 2026

At a Glance

Watch our webinar: “Understanding the PCB Fabrication Process”. Click here.

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You're done designing? Great! Now it's time to get your board fabricated. This webinar will discuss the process of getting your board fabricated, how to work with your manufacturer, and potential problems you might face.

We will cover key topics including:

How to securely share design data with your manufacturer
When to send your PCB files, Gerbers, or both
How the manufacturer views your design
Best practices for effectively communicating with your manufacturer

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About Author

Alexsander joined Altium as a Technical Marketing Engineer and brings years of engineering expertise to the team. His passion for electronics design combined with his practical business experience provides a unique perspective to the marketing team at Altium. Alexsander graduated from one of the top 20 universities in the world at UCSD where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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