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PCB Chat

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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01:03:19

Reliability Matters Episode 24: Teradyne's Mark Levin...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/24

A conversation with Teradyne manager of reliability Mark Levin and senior software engineering manager Jon Bodin about reliability, DfM, and their new book Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality: Strategies, Tools, Process and Implementation, 2nd Edition.

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58:54

Reliability Matters Episode 23 - A Conversation about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/13

Mike Konrad talks testing printed circuit assemblies with Datest president Robert Boguski.

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21:56

The Screw-Ups, Episode 4: Solder Wetting

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/10

Solder wetting, dewetting and ultra fine pitch powders are the focus of the latest episode of The Screwups, with Tim O'Neill of AIM Solder sharing insights on from the factory floor with host Mike Buetow. Arnold Schwarzenegger* makes a guest appearance. *Not the real Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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13:17

PCB Chat Episode 46: Jeroen Leinders and Chris...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/09

Jeroen Leinders is global eCADSTAR Solutions Leader and Chris Hambleton is engineering general manager at Zuken. In the past few weeks, Zuken announced a new platform called eCADStar. They provide an overview of the embedded browser, new touchscreen interface, and collaboration features of the new mainstream ECAD platform.

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58:51

Reliability Matters Episode 22 - A Conversation about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/26

On this episode, we’ll be discussing surface adhesion. What makes a surface more adherable, what makes it less adherable, and most importantly, how can one determine a surface’s adhere-ability (is that a word?) before applying a coating.

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25:09

PCB Chat Episode 45: Greg Papandrew of Better Board...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/16

Greg Papandrew has more than 25 years’ experience selling PCBs directly for various fabricators and as founder of a leading distributor. He is cofounder of Better Board Buying, a new company that helps printed circuit board buyers understand how to improve their procurement practices. He talks about ways buyers can develop closer, more cost-effective relationships with fabricators and gives a preview of his new e-book and his upcoming workshop at PCB West in September with PCB Chat host Mike

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22:41

PCB Chat Episode 44: Jack Herring of Jiva Materials

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/13

Jack Herring is the inventor of Soluboard, a new circuit board substrate that is said to be completely recyclable through hot water dissolution. He is commercializing the concept through his UK-based company, Jiva. He speaks about the concept, how he came up with it, and the market opportunities with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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01:00:02

Reliability Matters Episode 21- A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/12

A conversation with Manuel Schöllig of Emil Otto, a German manufacturer of soldering and cleaning materials about cleaning stencils, pallets, fixtures, ovens, and assemblies. There's more to clean than just circuit assemblies. Schöllig reviews many non-assembly cleaning requirements. He also describes a new flux type that reportedly does not rely on heat activation to remove harmful flux activators.

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26:32

PCB Chat Episode 43: Mike Creeden of Insulectro

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/08

Mike Creeden is a veteran design engineer and training specialist, with more than 40 years’ experience across a wide range of companies – from CAD providers to major OEMs to EMS firms and service bureaus. He just joined Insulectro, the materials distributor, as technical director of design education. He talks about lessons learned as an IPC master instructor and his goals of the new Insulectro Design and Education program with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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38:04

Reliability Matters: Episode 20- A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/07/29

A conversation with Phil Kinner, Electrolube's conformal coating expert. Mike Konrad discuss the reasons for conformal coating and the variety of conformal coating materials available.

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56:34

Reliability Matters: Episode 19 - A Conversation...

PCB Chat ·

2019/07/10

Anders is a UK-based manufacturer of display and embedded controller products for a variety of industries including medical, marine, industrial, home, and much more. Anders' general manager Paul Mullen and display and input technology manager Mike Logan speak with Mike Konrad from their London headquarters.

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09:05

PCB Chat Episode 42: Wally Rhines of Mentor on the Q1...

PCB Chat ·

2019/07/08

Wally Rhines, chairman emeritus of Mentor and spokesman for the Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance Governing Council discusses the latest PCB and semiconductor design software market results with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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12:09

PCB Chat Episode 41: Steve Pudles of Zentech

PCB Chat ·

2019/06/25

Steve Pudles has held executive positions in management and engineering at electronics manufacturing services companies for more than 30 years. Last month, he led a team that acquired Zentech, a mid-Atlantic US-based EMS company that focuses on the military and aerospace markets. He speaks about the company's strategy and the background to the deal with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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01:02:02

Reliability Matters: Episode 18 - A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/06/25

Yash Sutariya is the President of Saturn Electronics Corporation, Saturn Flex Systems, and Saturn PCB Services, all PCB-centric operating entities. Today, we’ll discuss what every buyer of printed circuit boards should be concerned about and Yash will offer a few auditing tips that would be helpful when auditing or selecting a PCB supplier. Yash is the author of "PCB Reliability: Auditing Your Supply Chain to Insure It," a paper he presented at SMTAI 2018.

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54:34

Episode 17 - A Conversation with Brian D'Amico about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/06/10

Automated optical inspection (AOI) and solder paste inspection (SPI) system supplier Brian D'Amico covers AOI and SPI best practices with Mike Konrad. Modern circuit assemblies are difficult, if not impossible, to inspect without the aid of advanced inspection systems. Brian has been in the electronics assembly equipment industry for 36 years. His knowledge (and passion) for inspection technology is truly impressive.

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20:17

PCB Chat Episode 40: Zach Dismukes of Bowman Analytics

PCB Chat ·

2019/06/03

Zach Dismukes is manager of sales and service for Bowman Analytics on the West Coast and a specialist in XRF products. He has spent the past decade in XRF and x-ray technology. He also has a masters in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He discusses use of XRF as a quality control tool, measuring coating thickness, compares benchtop versus handheld units, and explains how to ensure consistency throughout the workday with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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48:49

SMT Wars: Lessons Learned from a Contract...

PCB Chat ·

2019/05/28

What happens when an electronic contract manufacturer follows their customer’s instructions to the detriment of the product? Product failures, blame, drama, and a really big lawsuit. Mike Konrad reviews the trials and tribulations of a contract manufacturer and their customer. Assembly residue-related failures (ECM) contributed to product failures, product recalls, and, ultimately, a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. Misguided “best practice” techniques only made matters worse. This podcast will

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26:46

The Screw-Ups Episode 3 - Solder Paste Handling

PCB Chat ·

2019/05/20

What's the optimal way to handle and store solder paste for electronics assembly? Tim O'Neill of AIM Solder shares advice and tales from the front in the latest edition of The Screw-ups.

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19:00

PCB Chat Episode 39: Jim Barry of PCB Technologies

PCB Chat ·

2019/05/16

Jim Barry is sales & marketing manager and technical liaison at PCB Technologies, a fabricator of rigid, rigid-flex and flex PCBs for high-rel applications. Jim has been in the PCB industry since the 1970s, and has prior experience with flex fabricators like Parlex and Eltek and EMS companies including Bull Technologies. He is one of the presenters at the upcoming SMTA Capital Chapter Technical Day in June. This all-day workshop features three talks on DFM/design for reliability/thermal and RF

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11:50

PCB Chat Episode 38: Kent McLeroth of Zuken

PCB Chat ·

2019/05/07

Kent McLeroth has been chief executive of Zuken Americas since 2015. He joined the PCB design software developer in 1995 after more than a decade designing hardware for a major defense contractor, where he was a Zuken customer. He discusses Zuken's growth, strategic acquisitions and outlook with PCB Chat's Mike Buetow.

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