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The D-Code Podcast

Decoding electronics manufacturing! Sean Kincaid, Elias Malfavon, and Daniel Stanphill along with an expert guest, talk all things PCBA.

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14:44

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 6- Phil Marcoux

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/09

The Father of Surface Mount Technology.... Let that sink in for a moment. Phil Marcoux was gracious enough to join Elias, Daniel, and Sean for an amazing conversation starting with the contested beginnings of SMT and working up to AI and it's applications in the EMS world. Phil makes a fascinating comparison between the introduction of SMT into PCBA and where we are currently with AI He also gives praise to Sean for a recent novel idea he had during a meeting they both attended. It was truly a

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10:14

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 5- Debbie Carboni

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Daniel Stanphill friend, Debbie Carboni, joined us to talk about the science they are working on at KYZEN Corporation to help people in the PCBA space. Do you use IPA in your under stencil cleaning process? Do you always use a wet pass or do you sometimes use a dry pass? She can tell you how to stabilize your processes through chemistry. They can monitor processes in real time and help you detect problems before they exist! Sean Kincaid shares a testimonial of Kyzen's thorough work instructions

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10:58

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 4- Don Jeka

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Don Jeka Producer Paul here. This was a really fun one to witness. I get to see the guys geek out behind the scenes about SMT/PCBA technology frequently before and after recording regular episodes, but they do their best to keep the official podcast from ever feeling like a commercial. That said, we purposely bring on people who are doing cool things and it happens after we end the recording from time to time. This was so fun because @Don Jeka barely had a chance to discuss his "Solutions" here

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10:43

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 3- Jake Benz

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Sharks with laser beams and pizza cutters, what are we talking about here??Jake Benz (AKA runner up in the Best Mustache in the EMS world) Joins Sean, Elias, Daniel to discuss laser depaneling technologies and the benefits over the techniques of yesteryear. We also touch a bit on stencil lasers and assist gasses used in the cutting process! If frayed and delaminated FR4 is your problem, watch this!

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12:38

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 2- Judy Warner

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/08

73% of Engineers are listening to Podcasts 😳 Judy Warner dropped this nugget while chatting with Daniel, Elias, and Sean during hashtag#IPCAPEXEXPO2025. Judy has been a great friend of our Podcast, freely sharing her know how and experiences gained through her 7 years behind the mic. We chat about Judy's storied career in our space and the "pre China" glory days of North American EMS. We also touch on Judy's self proclaimed "accidental" entry into the Podcast space, if you ask us The EEcosystem is

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10:56

IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 1- Gene Weiner

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Gene Weiner, the legend himself, takes some time to discuss current challenges and opportunities in supply chain management, sourcing, cost changes coming from trade agreement changes, and as it is 2025, of course we discussed AI! Sean Kincaid, Daniel Stanphill, and Elias Malfavon Jr. were schooled in this one! Gene is at the top of his game, keeping on his toes and doing all he can to continue his mission of improving our collective experience as manufacturers, here and abroad. If you are

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10:03

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 18- Jeremy Orbach

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/07

At least if you know how to use it, and that's what @Jeremy Orbach from @Omron is trying to help teach people. Don't turn your inspection equipment into just an expensive conveyor! He talks in this conversation about how to turn data into improved processes and realize results in days, not months or years. Do you have a desire to drive towards a zero defect process? If so, you should really get in touch with Jeremy! Check out this conversation along with all the others from APEX on our Youtube

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10:44

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 17- David Kruidhof

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/07

D-Code veteran, and our network X-ray Guru, David K. sits down to talk all things X-rays! We discuss the X-ray applications within the PCBA space, and how the need for advanced 3d imaging is and will only continue to keep growing. And Because it's The D-Code Podcast, we take a detour and discuss non PCBA applications (Read chicken and bricks !?!) Don't miss this one!

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13:48

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 16- Mark Mankoura

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Our friend Mark Mankoura of AT&A joins us for a process related chat. We also discuss how EMS is often a generational trade, and how Mark has seized the opportunity his family's CM business has afforded him. Enjoy this conversation with our buddy from the north!

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14:02

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 15- Fraser Shaw

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Watt a pleasure it was catching up with Fraser Shaw from Watt Laser!Fraser joined The Cast at IPC Apex 2025 to chat stencil inspection, laser welding, and laser cutting. Watt's SMT Stencil focused quality control platforms are a quantum leap in ease of use and effective detection of not only defects, but also process variance! (Full disclosure, Elias is the happy owner of their SE12PRO platform!) Watt is also leading the charge in purpose built stencil laser welding systems, if you haven't seen

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12:18

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 14- Matt Argyris

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/04

We actually called Matthew Argyris at Europlacer in the middle of a pod recording (at like 10 pm his time) and perhaps even crazier he answered and agreed to join the podcast impromptu and answer some of our printing questions. He was a little more prepared for this conversation at IPC Apex 2025 ;) Matt is an expert at communicating how the machine works and can teach anyone how to use it. Even remotely he can walk you through anything you need from software through hardware, and also some best

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09:49

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 13- Jay Patel

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2025/04/04

Sean's fellow Michigander, Jay Patel of Amtech, joins the Cast at IPC Apex 2025. The conversation revolves heavily around Vapor Phase reflows and its benefits and applications. Enjoy!

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10:57

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 12- Eric Bruner

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/03

During the IPC APEX 2025 event, The D-Code Podcast hosted a compelling interview with Dr. Eric Bruner from Aculon, shedding light on the company's cutting-edge surface modification technologies. The conversation delved into Aculon's diverse range of hydrophobic, oleophobic, and other functional coatings, emphasizing their applications within the electronics manufacturing sector. Dr. Bruner highlighted Aculon's focus on creating innovative solutions that enhance performance and reliability,

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10:04

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 11- Timon Ruban

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Timon Ruban joins The D-Code Podcast, the visionary founder behind Luminovo, a revolutionary platform transforming the electronics supply chain. He'll be diving deep into how Luminovo leverages AI to streamline procurement, automate quoting, and foster seamless collaboration among suppliers, designers, and manufacturers. With a mission to modernize an industry often plagued by inefficiencies, he'll share insights into the platform's ability to aggregate critical data, reduce costs, and accelerate

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11:09

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 10- Elias Malfavon Sr.

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/03

How many people active in the SMT world can say they produced products for solder paste deposition when the best available technology was screen printing, with an actual woven mesh screen! Elias Sr. joins the younger model along with the rest of the cast to discuss the evolution of the SMT Stencil industry over his nearly 40 year career.

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09:54

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 9- Megan Wendling

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Megan, The Queen of Networking 👑 Megan Wendling's family history is intertwined with the origins of NEPCON. Today, she leads Megan Wendling Associates, a prominent PR and marketing firm specializing in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector. At IPC APEX 2025, she discussed her background, her company, and her role as a key connector within the industry on The D-Code Podcast. Megan Wendling Associates leverages deep roots in electronics assembly to connect leading contract

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10:16

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 8- Professor Splice

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Larry Welk (Professor Splice) was kind enough to stop by our recording booth and describe how his products help people in my shoes every day. We feel safe saying most people have no idea how difficult it is to pull off a good splice without the proper equipment. Beyond spending time with him in our booth, we also went to his later and got to see his products demoed. He is able to take you through the entire history of splicing methods and the chances of a good splice with each one. Perhaps even

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11:20

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 7 - Justin Worden

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/02

🧠 What if your consumables supplier axed the middleman and rebooted an industry chapter? That’s Justin Worden’s game plan. Sat down with my buddy live at IPC APEX 2025 D-Code Podcast to unpack how ROCKA Solutions and his SMTA Austin Chapter hustle are shaking things up. 💡 What’s Rocka Solutions? Kicked off as a global distributor for Zestron, Weller, and Indium, they flipped the script during COVID. Now they’re manufacturing SMT stencil rolls and more inhouse with no distribution bloat. ⚙️

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09:32

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 6 - Nino Hardin

The D-Code Podcast ·

2025/04/01

🧠 Imagine if BOM management was as easy as clicking ‘Buy Now’ on Amazon. That’s not a dream anymore it’s what Nino Hardin and the team at Cofactr are making a reality. We sat down live at IPC APEX 2025 to talk about what might be one of the most disruptive tools in the EMS supply chain game right now.

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09:52

IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 5 - Andrew Schuermann

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2025/04/01

This one is for you AI buffs out there! Andrew Schuermann talks why we should use AI to eliminate the dull, dirty, dangerous, and disappearing functions within our work days. The conversation sways heavily towards the ability to define down time and it's causes, efficiently utilizing technology to shorten mean time to repair.

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