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PCEA
Electronics Manufacturing
Ai-Based Inspection Technologies
Printed Circuit Board
PCB Design Software
Electric Vehicles
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Management
Miniaturization
Defect Detection
Ultra High Density Interconnects
Electronics Industry
Manufacturing Automation
Printed Circuit Board Association Of America
Consumer Electronics
Contract Manufacturing
PCB Design
Electronic Design Automation
Sustainability
Loopr AI
China

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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What does Cadence's acquisition of EMA Design Automation mean for the respective companies, and the market? Mike Buetow considers the issues related to the EDA giant's acquisition of its largest VAR.

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Recent Guests

Scott Bright
Co-founder and COO of Cadstrom, a company focused on engineering tools
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Episode: PCB Chat 151: Scott Bright of Cadstrom IO
Michael Sivigny
SMT Productivity and Profit Strategist and Owner and General Manager of CeTaQ Americas
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Episode: RM 185: How Accuracy & Force Compliance Contribute to Better Quality & Reliability, with Michael Sivigny
Jon Urquhart
Director of Global Applications Engineering at Precision Valve and Automation
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Episode: RM 184: Advances in Dispensing Automation and Thermal Management with PVA’s Jon Urquhart
Maggie Frachioni
Semiconductor Hardware Engineer at General Motors
General Motors
Episode: PCB Chat 149: Maggie Frachioni on the Evolution of a PCB Designer
Stefan Chavez
Senior Product Manager at Siemens EDA
Siemens EDA
Episode: RM 183: A Reliability Matters Podcast Year-End Reflection
Brian O'Leary
Global Head of E-Mobility and Infrastructure at Indium Corporation
Indium Corporation
Episode: RM 183: A Reliability Matters Podcast Year-End Reflection
Priyanka Bulgaria
Founder and CEO of Looper AI
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Robert Bulgoski
President and Owner of Daytest
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Sebastian Schaal
Founder and CEO of Luminovo
Luminovo
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Hosts

Mike Buetow
President of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association; long-time editor/producer in electronics manufacturing media
Mike Conrad
Host focusing on reliability and contract manufacturing insights; co-host/producer on related series
Mike Konrad
Host of Reliability Matters; industry commentator and facilitator of reliability discussions

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RM 185: How Accuracy & Force Compliance Contribute to Better Quality & Reliability, with Michael Sivigny
Q: What advice would you give reliability engineers who want to proactively prevent defects?
Design the product and process simultaneously to ensure manufacturability with existing equipment and implement statistical process controls across the SMT factory.
RM 185: How Accuracy & Force Compliance Contribute to Better Quality & Reliability, with Michael Sivigny
Q: What common assumptions do engineers make about machine accuracy that turn out to be wrong?
Engineers often assume that sophisticated automation doesn't need to be measured. They may think recent calibration is sufficient or that fiducial recognition rectifies all inaccuracies.
RM 182: How to Work Effectively with your CM - with Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Q: What common mistakes do customers make when communicating with their contract manufacturer?
Not adequately describing connectors or other components on the BOM, which can lead to production issues and delays.
RM 182: How to Work Effectively with your CM - with Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Q: What qualities do you look for in an ideal customer?
Transparency and communication are key. Both parties should be open about budgets and expectations to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership.
RM 182: How to Work Effectively with your CM - with Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Q: What are some of the biggest challenges that face a contract manufacturer?
One major challenge is educating customers about product requirements to avoid delays in production. New parts often require programming before production can start, which prolongs timelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PCB Chat

What is PCB Chat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on electronics design, reliability, and manufacturing, with frequent deep dives into PCB design tooling, AI-driven design and validation, soldering materials, and contract manufacturing practices. Conversations often blend practical engineering challenges with industry trends—EDA market dynamics, supply chain pressures, and the evolving role of AI and automated processes in design and production. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on reliability across environments (aerospace, automotive, harsh manufacturing settings), plus practical guidance on working with contract manufacturers and suppliers, which makes it particularly valuable for engineers, design managers, and operations leaders seeking actio... more

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