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Fabian Winkler

Fabian Winkler is a versatile Product Marketing Manager with a rare combination of deep technical expertise and market-driven strategy. At Altium, he drives new product launches for Altium 365, developing compelling educational content and engaging hundreds of participants through technical webinars that bridge theory with practical application. His background as an Applications Engineer at Allegro MicroSystems and Electronics Developer at Heidelberg Instruments provides him with comprehensive knowledge of sensor technology and electronic systems development—expertise he leverages to articulate the benefits of Altium’s tools to diverse audiences. Fabian excels at translating technical capabilities into customer-centric value propositions, exemplified by his leadership of the influential Forrester Total Economic Impact study.

Recent Articles

Final component validation represents the last safeguard before committing resources to physical prototyping.

Preparing for Prototype: Final Component Validation The transition from design to prototype represents a critical milestone in any electronic product development cycle. At this juncture, careful component validation can mean the difference between a smooth prototype build and costly rework. As designs grow more complex and supply chains more volatile, this final validation phase is essential. While your team may have selected components with care during the initial design phase and then refined Read Article

Supply chain disruptions can impact even the most technically sound designs, making data-driven component selection essential for project success.

Beyond Basic Part Selection: Using Supply Chain Data to Validate Choices Validate component choices with real-time supply chain data. Reduce redesign risks, ensure availability, and optimize costs with integrated tools. Read Article

Creating resilient component requirements is essential for navigating today's complex electronics supply chain landscape.

Part Selection Fundamentals: Creating Resilient Component Requirements Electronics design teams face increasing pressure to deliver innovative products faster while navigating volatile supply chains. At the heart of successful PCB development lies a crucial but often underappreciated process: component selection. How you select components doesn't just impact design functionality—it determines whether your product can be built on schedule and at cost. The Critical Importance of Component Selection in PCB Design Read Article