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300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRecorded conversations and interviews on electronics design and manufacturing with the editors of PCD&F/Circuits Assembly, brought to you by the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)
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PCB Chat 90: Travis Kelly on the PCBAA
January 13, 2022 13:41 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBIn July 2021, in response to two decades of a declining US market, a group of printed circuit board fabricators and suppliers established the Printed Circuit Board Association of America, or PCBAA. The organization seeks market fairness and a level playing field on which US PCB manufacturers can compete against competitors subsidized by foreign governments. Travis Kelly, president and chief executive of Isola, the materials developer, and chairman of the PCBAA, joins PCB Chat host Mike Bue...
RM 84: Christopher Frederickson on Solder Paste Inspection
December 16, 2021 21:13 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBToday, we discuss Fit for Use solder paste inspection. As we've repeated several times on this show, it is said most reliability problems begin at the printer. Our industry utilizes a lot of materials in order to produce a circuit assembly. If the materials, specifically the solder paste is out of spec, that can affect reliability. Unfortunately, in most cases, one cannot simply open a jar of solder paste and easily determine visually if the solder paste their applying to the stencil is fit ...
PCB Chat 89: College Training Programs for Electronics
December 10, 2021 21:25 - 46 minutes - 27.1 MBLorain County Community College, located in northeast Ohio, about 30 miles west of Cleveland, became in 2018 the first community college to offer an applied bachelor’s in microelectronic manufacturing. And a year ago, it formed the Manufacturing Electronics & Rework Institute for Training, or MERIT, which the hands-on training lab. Last spring, the program graduated its first students. Johnny Vanderford, the director of MERIT and an assistant professor of MEMS at LCCC, and Courtney Tenhover...
PCB Chat 88: HDP Users Group Update
December 01, 2021 14:55 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBLarry Marcanti, executive director of the High Density Packaging User Group (HDP), and Madan Jagernauth, marketing director and project facilitator, talk with Mike Buetow about the trade consortium's recent semiannual meeting and its recently finished projects, including one for SIR. HDP (hdpusergroup.org) is a consortium of more than 50 global companies that conceives and runs projects on electronics packaging and reliability. It has completed more than 50 such projects over the course of...
C2C 12: Smart Splice Cofounder Larry Welk
December 01, 2021 14:54 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLarry Welk is co-owner of Smart Splice. Larry is a business owner with a history of working in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. Skilled in sales, business management, business development, business process improvement, and sales management, Larry says he obtained a Master's degree from the school of hard knocks. After getting knocked down, he says he always focused on learning and getting back up again, a valuable lesson we can all learn from! Mike Konrad talks to Larry...
RM 83: Thermal Management Expert Miles Moreau
November 24, 2021 16:17 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBMiles Moreau, KIC’s general manager, has been with KIC for nearly three decades. He draws his deep and rich expertise from managing multiple business units across four continents spanning operations, field service, and sales and marketing channels. His expertise is in thermal management and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. We’ve discussed how to profile a board on this show. Today, we’re going to talk about profiling an oven and a wave soldering machine, and how, when do...
PCB Chat 87: Jorge Cardona on EMS in Colombia
November 12, 2021 16:06 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBJorge Cardona is CEO of Invertronica Group, the parent company of a trio of firms in Colombia. Those companies include Tecrea, an electronics design and engineering unit; LosComponentes.com.co, a parts distributor, and Colcircuitos, the largest EMS company in Colombia. He speaks with Mike Buetow on markets and manufacturing in Central America, and why Colombia is a nearshore possibility for US OEMs and EMS companies looking for low-cost partners.
RM 82: Paul Salerno on Soldering Materials and Selection
November 11, 2021 17:47 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBPaul Salerno holds an MBA with specialization in finance and marketing from Rutgers Graduate School of Business. He is global portfolio manager at MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions with expertise in product lifecycle management and development of strategic technology roadmaps for the global surface mount technology business. Paul works with customers in both Europe and Asia with customers in automotive, computing, communications and consumer electronic markets. Paul and Mike Konrad di...
PCB Chat 86: Wally Rhines on the ECAD Market Data
October 28, 2021 15:48 - 11 minutes - 13 MBThe second quarter was "dynamite" for PCB design software sales, explains Wally Rhines, referring to the 16% year-over-year increase in ECAD sales. Rhines, the longtime Mentor CEO and spokesperson for the ESD Alliance, joins market research guru Merlyn Brunken of Siemens to review the latest market data and discuss the history of semiconductor trade wars and relationships between PCB and IC design starts with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.
RM 80: Cheryl Tulkoff and Greg Caswell on DfX
October 27, 2021 11:49 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBEpisode 80: Cheryl Tulkoff & Greg Caswell's Book “Design for Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing”. My guests Cheryl Tulkoff and Greg Caswell discuss their new book "Design for Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing" (published by Wiley and available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Wiley). An authoritative guide to optimizing design for manufacturability and reliability from a team of experts Design for Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art book...
RM 79: Arch Systems‘ Dave Trail about Industry 4.0
October 18, 2021 12:39 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBMike Konrad speaks with Dave Trail from Arch Systems about Industry 4.0. Dave may be reached at [email protected] 808-868-8298
PCB Chat 85: Matt Dyson on Electrically Conductive Adhesives
October 15, 2021 01:14 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MBElectrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) have been touted for decades as a potential replacement for solder. Technology roadmaps by organizations ranging from IPC to the Surface Mount Council often listed ECAs as a “coming” technology, and scores of papers have been presented highlighting possible uses and likely end-products. The international research firm IDTechEx released in early October a new study called “Electrically Conductive Adhesives 2022-2032: Technologies, Markets, and Forecas...
C2C 11: Poligage Founder and CEO Christine Davies
October 14, 2021 12:38 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBChristine Davies is founder and CEO of Poligage. Poligage is an online marketplace for public policy insights and government affairs services, providing efficient virtual connection with a carefully vetted network of world class experts who are available for flexible pay-as-you-go consultations, content, and projects. Founded in May of 2020, Poligage is still in its infancy. Mike Konrad spoke with Christine about the her journey operating a business startup, why she choose to start a compan...
RM 77: James Kovacevic on Maintenance Reliability Training
September 29, 2021 19:52 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBOur guest has been quoted saying his personal mission is to make industry a profitable place; where individuals and manufacturers possess the resources, knowledge, and courage to sustainably lower their operating costs. Mike Konrad speaks with James Kovacevic about his maintenance philosophies and his work teaching maintenance best practices.
RM 76 - Meet the Press
September 22, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 100 MBA conversation with media personalities Mike Buetow (Circuits Assembly Magazine), Trevor Galbraith (Global SMT & Packaging), Phil Stoten (Scoop TV), and Eric Miscoll (EMS Now). During our conversation we covered various topics including post pandemic production, innovations within our industry, supply chain and labor shortages, and more.
RM 75: Matric Group‘s Patrick Stimpert on Lean Manufacturing
September 15, 2021 12:21 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBEMS provider Matric Group's Patrick Stimpert incorporated the Toyota Production System’s Lean principles into his contract manufacturing business. “Results are important. How do I get my results?," he states. "With the use of the Toyota Production System’s Lean principles and my simple rule 'Don’t waste time rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, go fix the problem.' I believe in the "LEAN-IN" processes and gain improvements through RIPs (Rapid Improvement Projects) These projects are base...
C2C 10: Zestron‘s Dr. Harald Wack
September 10, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBDr. Harald (Harry) Wack earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University in 2002. He began his career at Zestron’s American headquarters, reporting to his father in Germany, Dr. Oskar Wack. This was the beginning of Harry's long journey with Zestron culminating in his ascension to President of Zestron’s parent company, Dr.O.K. Wack Chemie GmbH. Mike Konrad spoke with Harry from his headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany.
PCB Chat 84: Gowtham Ramachandran on the ‘Desktop Microfactory‘
September 02, 2021 16:09 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBNo matter how fast product developers move, there is pressure to pick up the pace. Gowtham Ramachandran, founder of Trace, a three-year old startup company based in Toronto, has a vision for just how the industry might speed the product development cycle: a desktop "microfactory" that automates much of the development workflow. He talks with Mike Buetow about how the new concept completely reimagines the entire product development workflow, and hints at how augmented reality might impact th...
C2C 9: Foresite Founder Terry Munson
August 31, 2021 19:09 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBTerry Munson is the founder and president of Foresite, Inc. He founded Foresite in 1992, then known as CSL (Contamination Studies Laboratories, Inc.). Terry has extensive experience with how cleanliness issues are affecting product reliability for electronic hardware. He is the primary developer of ion chromatography analysis for use in the electronics manufacturing industry and is an active member of IPC. Terry’s insights have been seen in various industry trade publications, as well as at ...
RM 74: Worthington Assembly's Chris Denney on Contract Manufacturing
August 24, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWorthington Assembly's Chris Denney speaks about the electronic contract manufacturing business. • How to select an appropriate contract manufacturer • Evaluating a contract manufacturer's capabilities • Mistakes made when selecting a contract manufacturer • Advantages and disadvantages of selecting a US-based contract manufacturer Chris may be contacted here: [email protected] Worthington Assembly's website: https://www.worthingtonassembly.com
RM 73: Solder Paste Expert Tim Jensen of Indium
August 17, 2021 17:57 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBTim Jensen talks about: Solder paste selection best practices Low temperature solder Common mistakes made when using solder paste Solder paste jetting / micro-dispensing And much more Tim Jensen may be reached here: [email protected]
PCB Chat 83: Vincent Bedat of Volthub on OEM-EMS Data Sharing
August 11, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBVincent Bedat is a mechanical engineer and recent MBA graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management, and founder of Volthub, one the finalists for the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition. Bedat is from Zurich, Switzerland, where he graduated with a master’s in mechanical engineering from ETH Zurich. He worked at the robotics startup Synapticon in Stuttgart, Germany, as a mechanical engineer and eventually project manager. There, he recognized inefficiencies in the ways data are shared a...
C2C 8: STI Electronics' David Raby
August 10, 2021 17:11 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBSTI Electronics (formally Soldering Technology International) was founded by the late Industry icon Jim Raby. Soldering Technology International became STI Electronics and was operated by Jim, David, and Ellen Raby. Jim and Dave Raby both were awarded the prestigious IPC President‘s award. This is the first and only time a father and son have won this award. David recounts the founding of STI and the challenges along the way. David also provides valuable advice for new entrepreneurs. Davi...
RM 72: Thermal Profiling with ECD's Mark Waterman
August 02, 2021 18:52 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBECD's Mark Waterman discusses thermal profiling best practices. • Common mistakes made when using profilers • In-use best practices • Common applications Mark may be reached here: mailto:[email protected] ECD's Website: https://www.ecd.com
PCB Chat 82: The RIT CEMA Capstone Project Team
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 111 MBRegular listeners know that PCB Chat us always eager to hear about what’s going on in the minds of the next-generation of engineers. A team of students from the Rochester Institute of Technology Center for Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (CEMA) spent the past semester automating parts of the surface mount process: Carmela Stone, Ian Youngs, Ethan Broshar, Brad Brewster and Kyle Mellendorf. Along with Martin Anselm, director of CEMA and Duane Beck, visiting lecturer, they describe thei...
PCB Chat 81: Terry Jernberg of EMA on Power Integrity
July 22, 2021 17:55 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MBThose who read PCD&F magazine or see us online at pcdandf.com have probably come across Terry Jernberg, the face of a new column this year under the eponymously named Jernberg PI. The title hearkens back to Magnum PI, the popular detective show of the 1980s. is, of course, a play on Terry’s last name and his subject matter, power integrity. We like to think of Terry as our own investigator of noise and timing problems in the power delivery network. He speaks with Mike Buetow on this episode ...
C2C 7: A Conversation with Industry Icon Bob Black
July 21, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThe guest today is Bob Black. Since the late 1980s, Bob was selling drag soldering machines made by Zeva. While Bob has been involved in several businesses, he is perhaps best known for his work with Juki importing and selling component placement equipment. Bob has imported and sold equipment from Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and Italy. Bob shares his journey of entrepreneurship through several companies. Bob shares what he has learned working with international companies and even what he ha...
PCB Chat 80: Wally Rhines on the Latest EDA Sales Data
July 14, 2021 14:04 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MBThe first quarter ESD Alliance design software tools sales figures are in and they are impressive! ESDA spokesperson Wally Rhines breaks down the numbers with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow, and offers optimism for why the growth may continue for awhile. To read the press announcement about the Q1 data, click here. This podcast is brought to you by Turnkey PRO from Sierra Circuits. What if you could source your components, upload your specs and receive an instant quote in less than 15 min...
RM 71: Manufacturer's Reps Talk Sales and Support Post Covid-19
July 12, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBFour manufacturer's representatives share their experience in supporting their customer's needs. They share how sales and support has changed over the years and review the "new normal". Mike Konrad's guests are: David Leventhal Restronics [email protected] Joan Carrol-Kennedy Restronics [email protected] Murray Percival Jr. Murray Percival [email protected] Todd Wittmer Wittco Sales [email protected]
C2C 6: Dr. Mike Stull and Mike Konrad
July 12, 2021 19:12 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBConcept to Creation host Mike Konrad says, while I am the host of this podcast, interviewing entrepreneurs within the electronics assembly industry, several people have asked about my story of entrepreneurship. I was recently interviewed by Dr. Mike Stull from California State University San Bernardino where he is school director, professor, department chair and program director of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship. Dr. Stull recently had me on his hot-seat program, where we disc...
RM 70: Nano Dimension Cofounder Amit Dror
June 25, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBAmit Dror is cofounder of Nano Dimension and customer success officer. Amit served as Nano Dimension’s chief executive from 2014 to 2019. Nano Dimension has produced a product which, arguably can be best described as a true disruptive force within the electronic assembly space. We’re all experienced with inkjet printers. Ink jet nozzles travel from left to right back and forth over a sheet of paper. When the printing process has been completed, out shoots a sheet of paper with text or image...
PCB Chat 79: Bruce Mahler on the Ohmega-Ticer Merger
June 24, 2021 00:04 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBMerger and acquisition activity took a bit of a breather last summer as Covid protocols kicked in, but has really heated up since calendar flipped to 2021. Our guest is Bruce Mahler is Vice president and general manager at Ohmega and Ticer Technologies. Both are recent additions to Quantic Electronics, a newly formed umbrella company focusing on electronics components and materials. We break down what that means for printed circuit board engineers today on this episode of PCB Chat. This ...
Concept to Creation 5: Datest's Robert Boguski and Regina Lathrop
June 16, 2021 19:30 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWelcome to episode number 5 of the Concept to Creation Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, my guests are Robert Boguski and Regina Lathrop. They are the husband-wife team behind Datest, a Fremont California based company which provides advanced, integrated PCBA testing and inspection services, serving the CM and EMS industries as well as the OEM community since 1984. Robert and Regina purchased Datest in 2005 with business partners then bought out those partners in 2009. I think in m...
PCB Chat 78: Peter Bigelow on 50 Years in PCB Fabrication
June 11, 2021 19:38 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBIMI Inc., a printed circuit board fabricator in Haverhill, MA, celebrated its 50th anniversary in May. CEO and president Peter Bigelow joins Mike Buetow to discuss the company's golden anniversary, its focus on niche PTFE boards, and how manufacturing in the US might attract new talent for future prosperity. This podcast is brought to you by Turnkey PRO from Sierra Circuits. What if you could source your components, upload your specs and receive an instant quote in less than 15 minutes? ...
RM 69: Part 2 Mike Konrad, Chris Denney and Melissa Hough on the Pick-Place Podcast
June 09, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 120 MBMike Konrad a guest on the Pick-Place Podcast with Chris Denney (Worthington Assembly) and Melissa Hough (CircuitHub). This is the second of a two-part interview. This episode gets us into the nitty gritty details of how to implement a proper circuit board cleaning process. In the first part of this conversation (RM 68) we delve into the history of board cleaning, the electronics the industry's transition to primarily using no-clean flux, and why more and more companies are reintroducing b...
Concept to Creation 4: Kyzen's Dr. Mike Bixenman and Tom Forsythe
June 04, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBDr. Mike Bixenman and Tom Forsythe talk about the founding of Kyzen Corporation, a multinational chemical manufacturer for the electronics cleaning and metal cleaning industry. They discuss the early days and challenges they faced along the way. They even disclose the "secret" meaning of an early ad campaign featuring the cryptic message "2LG2Q"! This podcast is brought to you by Turnkey PRO from Sierra Circuits. What if you could source your components, upload your specs and receive an...
PCB Chat 77: The Top 50 Electronics Manufacturing Services Companies
June 01, 2021 16:48 - 16 minutes - 36.8 MBEach year CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY publishes its rankings of the 50 largest EMS/ODM companies. Editor in chief Mike Buetow offers a recap of the Year of Covid, and provides insights on a few under-the-radar trends that could have seismic effects down the road. This podcast is brought to you by Turnkey PRO from Sierra Circuits. What if you could source your components, upload your specs and receive an instant quote in less than 15 minutes? What if your designs could be fabricated, assembled and ...
RM 68: Chris Denney and Melissa Hough
May 27, 2021 17:04 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBMike Konrad joins Chris Denney (Worthington Assembly) and Melissa Hough (CircuitHub) on the Pick-Place Podcast . This is the first of a two-part interview. In this episode we are joined by Mike Konrad to chat about board cleaning best practices. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Their board cleaning equipment assists manufacturers with increasing product ...
C2C 3: Mike Scimeca of FCT Assembly on Entrepreneurship
May 27, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBEpisode # 3 of the Concept to Creation Podcast is now available. My guest is Mike Scimeca of FCT Assembly. Mike founded his first business in 1991. Today, he owns nine businesses units. Mike shares his successes, failures, challenges, and advice for budding entrepreneurs. Mike may be reached at: [email protected]
RM 67: Rework/Repair Expert Norman Mier of Best Inc.
May 17, 2021 19:28 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBNorman Mier is a retired veteran of the US Marine Corps with over 20 years of experience in the electronics rework and repair industry. He received his training through the Navy's Micro Miniature (2M) Electronic Repair Program. He has progressed through every level of rework and repair recognized in the industry. Norman has also earned the highest certifications awarded by IPC in electronics training, being certified as a Master Instructor in IPC A-610, IPC J-STD-001D, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC...
C2C: Out of the Box Manufacturing Founders Allison and Chad Budvarson
May 17, 2021 19:23 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBConcept to Creation Episode 2 Allison and Chad Budvarson are a husband and wife team that founded and operates Out of the Box Manufacturing, a Renton Washington-based contract manufacturer. They share how they founded their company, their challenges, successes, and what motivates them. They also provide sage advice for navigating both business and home life. Allison Budvarson: [email protected] Chad Budvarson: [email protected]
PCB Chat 76: David Bernard on X-ray Inspection
April 28, 2021 18:16 - 12 minutes - 27.9 MBDavid Bernard, Ph.D., describes a coming presentation on x-ray inspection, including understanding how the system works, how magnification works, detectors and sensitivity, handling various solder types (hint: it's the material density that matter), and why users should "stop wasting time with things their x-ray cannot do." Bernard's three-hour webinar, Getting the Best from Your X-Ray Inspection System, takes place May 20. For information, click here: pcb2day.com/webinars.
RM Episode 66: Dr. Ron Lasky and Students
April 27, 2021 20:37 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBDr. Ron Lasky (Professor at Dartmouth College) and three of his students -- Annaka Balch, Nadia Clement, and Raaga Kannan -- talk about the papers they wrote and presented at SMTA's Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium in Hawaii in 2020, as well as a new paper to be presented at the same conference in 2022.
Concept to Creation - The Entrepreneurs of the Electronic Assembly Industry
April 23, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBWelcome to Mike Konrad's new podcast is called “Concept to Creation - The Entrepreneurs of the Electronic Assembly Industry.” On this podcast, Mike will interview industry founders to talk about the following topics: Concept Creation Execution Growth Challenges Successes / Failures Motivating Insights The first episode features Dr. Bill Cardoso of Creative Electron. Bill earned his AA degree at the age of 13. He went on to earn his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in electrical and c...
RM65: Tim O’Neill and Fred Dimock on Voiding, Vacuum Reflow, and Oven Profiling, Part 2
April 13, 2021 20:07 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOn part 2 of this series , we dive into oven profiling best practices. In part one, we looked at void mitigation and how vacuum reflow technology can help reduce or eliminate voiding. Our guests are Tim O’Neill from AIM Solder and Fred Dimock of BTU. Tim will discuss voiding mitigation from a materials standpoint while Fred will bring cover equipment and profiling strategies. Tim O'Neill is technical marketing manager for AIM Solder. Operating out of AIM’s US headquarters, Tim is responsi...
RM 64: Tim O'Neill and Fred Dimock on Voiding, Vacuum Reflow, and Oven Profiling
April 02, 2021 19:29 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBOn this episode, we’ll have a conversation with two industry experts on the subject of solder voiding mitigation and oven profiling, two subjects which influence solder voiding. This will be a two part episode. Here, we dive into void mitigation and how vacuum reflow technology can help reduce or eliminate voiding. Part two (episode 65) will discuss profiling best practices. Our guests are Tim O’Neill from AIM Solder and Fred Dimock of BTU. Tim will discuss voiding mitigation from a materia...
PCB Chat 74: Keshav and Tarun Amla of Avishtech on Electronics Stackup Tools
March 22, 2021 17:17 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBDesign engineers are paying close attention to materials. It’s not just about the routing anymore. Keshav Amla and Tarun Amla are founder and CEO and cofounder and CTO, respectively, of Avishtech, a San Jose, CA-based developer of simulation and design software, specifically stack-up and 2D field solvers. They discuss how their signature software enables better board design and how it came to be endorsed by Lee Ritchey, one of the leading experts in signal integrity and PCB design.
PCB Chat 75: Keshav and Tarun Amla of Avishtech on Electronics Stackup Tools
March 22, 2021 17:17 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBDesign engineers are paying close attention to materials. It’s not just about the routing anymore. Keshav Amla and Tarun Amla are founder and CEO and cofounder and CTO, respectively, of Avishtech, a San Jose, CA-based developer of simulation and design software, specifically stack-up and 2D field solvers. They discuss how their signature software enables better board design and how it came to be endorsed by Lee Ritchey, one of the leading experts in signal integrity and PCB design.
RM Episode 63: A Conversation with Reliability Expert Dock Brown
March 16, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBDock Brown brings his more than 30 years of electronics reliability experience to clients of Ansys. Prior to joining Ansys, he spent 20 years at Medtronic where he most recently concentrated on cross business unit implementation of reliability initiatives for Class III medical devices. He was also responsible for supplier assessment and approval, on-going supplier audits, failure analysis, corrective actions, MRB, sampling, and ultimately full accountability for quality and reliability of co...
RM Episode 62: A Conversation with Cogiscan's Co-Founder François Monette
March 10, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBBy now, most of us have heard of Industry 4.0, or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), or Smart Factory, or Factory of the Future. The key all of these acronyms is Connectivity, Data Management, Material and Process Control, Traceability, and Analytics. It’s not as simple as collecting data. The data much be understood, useful, and contextual. François Monette, is cofounder and chief business development Officer at Cogiscan, a company specializing in Track Trace Control products for th...