Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ready to take your rigid-flex designs to the next level? Altium Develop gives you access to expert-led courses that dive deeper into advanced stack-up configuration and flexible circuit design techniques: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=rigid-flex-pcb-design&utm_content=how-to-set-up-flex-materials
Learn how to configure flex and rigid-flex PCB materials in Altium using the Layer Stack Manager. This tutorial walks you through the essential workflow for setting up polyamide cores, adhesive layers, coverlay, and stiffeners to create professional rigid-flex PCB designs. Host Zach Peterson explains the differences between flex ribbons, stiffened flex designs, and full rigid-flex assemblies, giving you a clear understanding of how each stack-up type is constructed and when to use them.
Whether you're new to flexible circuit design or looking to refine your rigid-flex workflow, this video provides practical guidance on configuring sub-stacks, assigning materials to specific board regions, and visualizing your layer stack using both basic and advanced views.
👉 Resources from this video:
- Flex Vs. Rigid-Flex - Altium Academy: youtube.com/watch?v=FAgGQe5jdek
- How to Design Rigid-Flex PCB Stackups from Scratch: youtube.com/watch?v=4iRuIXF3jvo
- Rigid-Flex Board Planning Mode | Altium Designer: youtube.com/watch?v=9kMbNKiDJLo
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The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
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#Altium #RigidFlex #PCBDesign
0:00 Intro
0:50 Overview of flex stack-up types
1:31 Understanding stiffeners in flex design
2:46 Rigid-flex stack-up construction explained
4:44 Getting started in Altium
7:08 Creating flex sub-stacks and assigning materials
11:01 Configuring polyamide and adhesive layers
11:55 Adding solder mask
13:00 Checking the flex section
15:02 Setting coverlay and solder mask thickness
16:02 Converting to a stiffened flex design
18:15 Final review and next steps
Ready to take your rigid-flex designs to the next level? Altium Develop gives you access to expert-led courses that dive deeper into advanced stack-up configuration and flexible circuit design techniques: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=rigid-flex-pcb-design&utm_content=how-to-set-up-flex-materials
Learn how to configure flex and rigid-flex PCB materials in Altium using the Layer Stack Manager. This tutorial walks you through the essential workflow for setting up polyamide cores, adhesive layers, coverlay, and stiffeners to create professional rigid-flex PCB designs. Host Zach Peterson explains the differences between flex ribbons, stiffened flex designs, and full rigid-flex assemblies, giving you a clear understanding of how each stack-up type is constructed and when to use them.
Whether you're new to flexible circuit design or looking to refine your rigid-flex workflow, this video provides practical guidance on configuring sub-stacks, assigning materials to specific board regions, and visualizing your layer stack using both basic and advanced views.
👉 Resources from this video:
- Flex Vs. Rigid-Flex - Altium Academy: youtube.com/watch?v=FAgGQe5jdek
- How to Design Rigid-Flex PCB Stackups from Scratch: youtube.com/watch?v=4iRuIXF3jvo
- Rigid-Flex Board Planning Mode | Altium Designer: youtube.com/watch?v=9kMbNKiDJLo
💡 Stay Connected:
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
👉 Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1
Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.
👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner
👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: twitter.com/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: facebook.com/AltiumOfficial
The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
About Altium LLC
Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
#Altium #RigidFlex #PCBDesign
0:00 Intro
0:50 Overview of flex stack-up types
1:31 Understanding stiffeners in flex design
2:46 Rigid-flex stack-up construction explained
4:44 Getting started in Altium
7:08 Creating flex sub-stacks and assigning materials
11:01 Configuring polyamide and adhesive layers
11:55 Adding solder mask
13:00 Checking the flex section
15:02 Setting coverlay and solder mask thickness
16:02 Converting to a stiffened flex design
18:15 Final review and next steps
