PCB Chat

Feb 26 2025 250 ep. 42 mins 25
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Recorded 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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RM 162: Battery Selection and Safety Best Practices with Alex Norman

Feb 26 2025 62 mins  
Today we’re diving into a critical yet sometimes overlooked component that powers so many of the devices we rely on: batteries. Batteries are the heartbeat of countless electronic products, from medical devices and electric vehicles to consumer gadgets and industrial systems. Choosing the right battery is not a one-size-fits-all decision. It requires a keen understanding of the a

PCB Chat 140: Kenny McGee on Component Circularity

Feb 06 2025 45 mins  
Today’s guest intersects two key areas for electronics manufacturers: circularity and inventory management. "The cost of a component isn't just the cost of a component. It's the cost to the planet." That's what Kenny McGee, chief executive of Component Sense, says. Component Sense is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based company that leads electronic manufacturers toward zero waste. It

RM 161: AI-Based Inspection Technologies with Priyansha Bagaria

Feb 04 2025 63 mins  
Today, we’re exploring a transformative topic: AI-based inspection technologies.  Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we detect, analyze, and address defects in the electronics assembly process, combining precision with unparalleled speed to unlock new possibilities for efficiency and reliability.Our guest today is a leading innovator in this field. Priyansha Bagaria

The Semiconductor/Packaging/PCB Technology Stack

Jan 28 2025 17 mins  
This is Part 2 of a new podcast in which guest Geoffrey Leeds of Leeds AI joins Matt Leary (Newgrange Design), Geoffrey Hazelett (FreedomCAD) and Mike Buetow (PCEA) to discuss the semiconductor/packaging/PCB technology stack and what over the next two to five years will have the biggest impact on the industry at the board level. The conversation covers heterogeneous packaging, inte

The Electronics Supply Chain and How Companies Can Adapt

Jan 25 2025 20 mins  
Supply chain issues are rearing their ugly heads -- again -- with the latest blow the decision by Nippon Denkai to close and liquidate its copper foil manufacturing plant in Georgia, the last such factory in the United States. In Part 1 of a two part podcast, Geoffrey Leeds of Leeds AI joins Matt Leary (Newgrange Design), Geoffrey Hazelett (FreedomCAD) and Mike Buetow (PCEA) to di

RM 160: Opportunities and Challenges within the EV Industry

Jan 20 2025 70 mins  
Today, we’re diving into one of the most transformative innovations of our time: electric vehicles and the vast infrastructure needed to support their growth. Joining host Mike Konrad is Brian O’Leary, global head of of e-Mobility & Infrastructure at Indium Corporation, a leading expert with deep insights into the electronic assembly industry and its critical role in the EV

PCB Chat 139: PCB Design Software Market Analysis with Wally Rhines

Jan 14 2025 13 mins  
Sales of software for printed circuit board and multichip module design rose to a record $450 million in the third quarter ended in October, extending a growth streak that has seen only three down quarters in the past nine years, the ESD Alliance announced today. Our guest Wally Rhines offers the latest data and analysis of the electronic design market, which saw strength in the Am

PCB Chat 138: A Look at PCB Industry Legislation in 2025 with David Schild of the PCBAA

Dec 11 2024 30 mins  
Questions about over how the new administration and Congress coming in January will approach government investment in capital projects, workforce development and other incentives to build back the domestic electronics supply chain. David Schild, executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America, joins Mike Buetow to discuss what the expected priorities of the i

RM 158: D-Code Podcast Interview

Dec 11 2024 63 mins  
The hosts of the D-Code podcast are a dynamic trio of young professionals making waves in the electronics manufacturing industry. With experience rooted in contract manufacturing and stencil fabrication for electronics assemblies, they bring a fresh perspective to the table. Although they’re at the start of their podcasting journey, D-Code has already begun to attract attention,

RM 156: An Introduction to Flexible Circuits with Joseph Fjelstad

Nov 12 2024 64 mins  
On today’s episode, we’re turning our focus to a pivotal innovation that has transformed design and manufacturing processes: flexible circuits.Flexible circuits have emerged as a game-changer in the manufacturing and design of electronic assemblies. With their unique ability to bend, twist, and conform to complex shapes, they offer unparalleled advantages in applications where