Latest Pcb assembly Podcast Episodes
How IPC President and CEO, Dr. John W. Mitchell is working on solving the workforce problem
Pick, Place, Podcast - April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, we uncover the multifaceted persona of IPC President and CEO, Dr. John Mitchell, from his educational background to his Ironman pursuits. Learn about IPC alongside insights into John's acclaimed book, Fire Your Hiring Habits. John also talks about the history behind the IPC Apex...
What factors influence PCB quotes w/ Brett Babilonia
Pick, Place, Podcast - February 26, 2024 21:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode we're happy to welcome back Brett Babilonia, who we spoke to way back in episode 3 and 4 on the show. In addition to purchasing, Brett also handles a lot of quoting at Worthington. We often get asked how we quote boards, is there a magical formula, and figured Brett is the perfec...
Stick It Up Your Tube
Pick, Place, Podcast - January 29, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutesParts packaged in tubes are awful and Chris has had enough. He's starting a movement to end the use of tubes once and for all. Why do they still exist? If anybody has an answer PLEASE write in to let us know. Join us on this hour long rant as we discuss all the reasons why tubes suck including t...
How New Solder Products Are Developed w/ AIM Solder Content Marketing Specialist, Gayle Towell
Pick, Place, Podcast - January 08, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutesWelcome to the first episode of 2024 (which was recorded in 2023)! In today's show we're joined by AIM Solder's Content Marketing Specialist, Gayle Towell. AIM is a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution, and suppo...
A digitized solution to managing manufacturing workflow processes w/ Praxie CEO, Michael Lynch
Pick, Place, Podcast - December 11, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutesWe like to talk to interesting people on this show so when Praxie reached out to us wondering if their CEO, Michael Lynch could come on the show we knew it would be a fun conversation. Michael is the former head of Internet of Things at SAP software and now CEO of Praxie (and believe it or not...
Conveyers, An Episode You Didn't Know You Needed
Pick, Place, Podcast - November 20, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutesWhy would we dedicate an entire episode to conveyers, you ask? Because it just so happens to be Chris' favorite topic! Chris has an addiction to progress and conveyers are one of the best ways in a factory setting to achieve that (both literally and figuratively). We get an overview of the diffe...
An Answering Your Questions Grab Bag
Pick, Place, Podcast - October 30, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutesAt the end of our episodes we've been asking you to send in any questions you had...and we're finally answering them. In this grab bag episode we discuss topics like what happens to excess parts, the ISO certification process, the shrinking size of resistors, and more! In honor of spooky seaso...
Impedance Control Demo w/ NCAB Group Field Application Engineer Ryan Miller
Pick, Place, Podcast - October 17, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we welcome back NCAB Group Field Application Engineer Ryan Miller. The first time we had him on the show he gave us a lesson on what impedance control is, in what situations is it necessary, and more. This time we recorded a video demo going through how he would create a stacku...
Catch up with Chris
Pick, Place, Podcast - September 25, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutesWhat's been going on at the factory while we've been away? Chris catches up Melissa and all of you listeners on all of the new people, machines, and processes that have been introduced during our break. pickplacepodcast.com
ESD Flooring w/ SelecTech CEO Tom Ricciardelli
Pick, Place, Podcast - September 11, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutesAfter a LONG hiatus, we're back! Our break was for a very good reason though. Listen to find out why! In this episode, we welcome SelecTech CEO and co-founder Tom Ricciardelli. Tom is a technical flooring expert on static control or ESD flooring. He is also chairman of the committee formed by t...
Soft Skills of Engineering w/ Being an Engineer Host, Aaron Moncur
Pick, Place, Podcast - April 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThis week we're joined by fellow podcast host Aaron Moncur who runs the Being an Engineer Podcast and is also the founder of Pipeline Design and Engineering. We had a fun discussion on the soft skills of engineering, including how to have systems in place that align with/support your goals, t...
How Small Manufacturers Manage Large Volume Orders
Pick, Place, Podcast - April 10, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutesHow do smaller manufacturers like Worthington and CircuitHub manage larger volume orders? Recently we've seen a big increase in these types of orders so it only seemed fitting to have a discussion about it. We briefly touch on the financial and negotiation side of things before getting to the lo...
What Happens After the CHIPS Act w/ the Printed Circuit Board Association of America
Pick, Place, Podcast - March 27, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutesWe're back after a bit of a break! In this episode, we're excited to welcome David Shield from the Printed Circuit Board Associated of America (PCBAA) to talk about how their work is influencing the US Congress to bring electronics manufacturing back to America. The Printed Circuit Board Assoc...
Even Cleaner Cleaning With Cleaning Expert Mike “Mr. Clean” Konrad
Pick, Place, Podcast - January 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWe're very excited to have Mike Konrad, founder of Aqueous Technologies as well as host of his own podcast, Reliability Matters, back on the show. We first had Mike on the show to discuss the history of board cleaning, the electronics the industry's transition to primarily using no-clean flux, ...
The Benefits of Asynchronous Design Review for Engineers & Manufacturers w/ AllSpice.io
Pick, Place, Podcast - December 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThis week we are joined by Valentina Ratner and Kyle Dumont, co-founders of AllSpice.io. Valentina and Kyle met while doing an MBA program at Harvard and realized they both shared a common frustration - the lack of asynchronous design review tools available for electrical engineers despite such ...
Outer Layer Imaging w/ CAM Engineer Dave Wilcox
Pick, Place, Podcast - November 21, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutesCircuitHub CAM engineer, Dave Wilcox is back on the show to teach us more about the PCB fabrication process. In our last episode with Dave, we went into the fine details of drilling a PCB. Today we move on to the next step Outer Layer Imaging. pickplacepodcast.com
Understanding Controlled Impedance w/ NCAB Group Field Application Engineer, Ryan Miller
Pick, Place, Podcast - November 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourWe apologize for our extended break! Chris has been hard at work from morning til late at night every day setting up Worthington's two new Fuji pick and place machines. Now that some of the dust has settled we hope to get back on a more regular recording schedule. We've had several requests fr...
How PCB panelization methods inform depanelization
Pick, Place, Podcast - September 12, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesIn episode 19, we focused on the different types of depanelization methods that can be used during assembly. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into panelization, how we decide what panelization methods and sizes to use, and how this informs depanelization. pickplacepodcast.com
A Conversation with The Awkward Engineer
Pick, Place, Podcast - August 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, which might just be our nerdiest one yet, we are joined by Sam Feller, aka The Awkward Engineer. First and foremost he would like everyone to know that he is the awkward one, the engineering is top notch. Sam is a long time Worthington/CircuitHub customer, product manager at T...
The nitty gritty details on solder
Pick, Place, Podcast - August 15, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutesWe're back! In this episode we talk about what we were busy doing on our "break", the different types and formats that solder comes in, and some unfortunate consequences that sometimes occur while eating chips. pickplacepodcast.com
All the Tricks and Gotchas in Surface Mount Assembly (Repost from the Coriolis Effect)
Pick, Place, Podcast - July 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourLast week Chris was a guest on the Coriolis Effect, a podcast hosted by Bil Herd and Ben Jordan. Since we are still on hiatus (and because the episode was so great) we decided to repost the conversation. Don't worry, we expect to be back next episode with some new, fun and content and plenty o...
Custom tooling to the rescue
Pick, Place, Podcast - July 11, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutesSometimes things are difficult to build....enter the help of custom tooling! In this episode, we highlight some of the applications for which we might order custom tooling, how they can help us assemble boards more efficiently and accurately, and some things you might want to do if you'd like to...
Benefits of intrusive soldering
Pick, Place, Podcast - June 27, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutesIntrusive soldering, also known as pin-in-paste, is a method that uses solder paste to solder the thru-hole leads instead of hand soldering, wave soldering, or selective soldering. If designed properly, it's a great way to save time and money during pcb assembly. In this episode, we discuss how...
The role of flux in PCB assembly
Pick, Place, Podcast - June 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutesFlux is friend. Not foe. To create a solder joint, you have a lot working against you. Boards, parts, the air...it’s all very cold compared to the melting point of solder. Those are easily overcome with a good heat source in the way of a soldering iron, wave solder, or selective solder. However...
The role of flux in PCB assembly
Pick, Place, Podcast - June 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutesFlux is friend. Not foe. To create a solder joint, you have a lot working against you. Boards, parts, the air...it’s all very cold compared to the melting point of solder. Those are easily overcome with a good heat source in the way of a soldering iron, wave solder, or selective solder. However...
Debugging PCB Assemblies
Pick, Place, Podcast - May 31, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutesIt's a fact of life that defects and failed boards will sometimes occur, which is why it's so important to have a debugging procedure prepared to help your CM know how to move forward. In this episode, we talk about best practices on how to work with your CM when these problems arise. pickpl...
Advanced Drilling w/ CAM Engineer, Dave Wilcox
Pick, Place, Podcast - May 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe've finally managed to convince CircuitHub CAM Engineer, Dave Wilcox, to come back on the show to continue our series about the intricacies of PCB fabrication. If you're just tuning in, we recommend you listen to our episodes about Inner Layer Production and PCB Drilling Basics before this on...
How to Manage Moisture Sensitive Devices
Pick, Place, Podcast - May 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourSimilar to our discussion on ESD a few episodes back, moisture is also a "silent killer" for many electronic components. In this episode, we talk about what kind of damage moisture can cause in components, what precautions we take in the factory when working with moisture-sensitive devices, the ...
How IPC helps the global manufacturing ecosystem build electronics better w/ Teresa Rowe and Patrick Crawford
Pick, Place, Podcast - April 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourIPC is a global trade organization whose goal is to help OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, and suppliers build electronics better. They provide numerous standards covering the electronics manufacturing supply chain as well as engineering education and training. We're very grateful to have IPC emplo...
How IPC helps the global manufacturing ecosystem build electronics better
Pick, Place, Podcast - April 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourIPC is a global trade organization whose goal is to help OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, and suppliers build electronics better. They provide numerous standards covering the electronics manufacturing supply chain and engineering education and training. We're very grateful to have IPC employees Te...
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