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The D-Code Podcast

The D-Code
SMTA
SMTA International
Apex Expo
Essemtec
Electronics Manufacturing
Inovaxe
Printed Circuit Board
Solder Paste
SMTAI
Surface Mount Technology
Aqueous Technologies
MES
ERP
Siemens EDA
Luminovo
Artificial Intelligence
Zestron
Ph-Neutral Cleaning
KOKI
Apple Watch

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

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Recurring guests and good friends, Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow, join us to discuss PCB West! This year, The D-Code Hosts with knowledge worth sharing - Daniel and Elias - will be attending PCB West and presenting during the first Assembly Track! The D... more

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When we started rolling at Apex to talk to Phil, we didn't want to stop. Before the cameras were even turned off, we were already asking him on to a full episode. This one is full of good stories, and we were having such a great time we went way beyo... more

We are a great experience for guests here on The D-Code Podcast. One example is this fascinating and fun interview with Mike Buetow of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association. From learning the PCB industry via osmosis to casting doubt on his wif... more

Michael Sivigny brings 25 years of experience to the table, and he shares a wealth of knowledge with us in this one. Michael leads CeTaQ Americas, and does an excellent job here of describing just some of the reasons that calibration of equipment isn... more

What a fun conversation! Usually sitting in the backseat for conversations about reflow, Elias had the opportunity to sit down in person with Miles at KIC after seeing some live demos. Fresh and bubbling with his knowledge, he gets to sit in the driv... more

Many thanks to our latest guest, Juan C Frias, for sharing his time and expertise with us. With 20 years of experience, Juan is an excellent source of all sorts of design knowledge. From "What is a component engineer?" to "Why would you put a via THE... more

Hayden Lee of [REDACTED] has extensive knowledge of AI tech for his ripe old age of 17. Starting at 12 with Python, Hayden hit the perfect timing for growing up with modern AI and LLM architecture as an extension of his natural inquisitiveness and te... more

When we interviewed Gayle our first time at a tradeshow, the second the mics went cold, the first thing to be said was "We need to get you on for a full episode!" At long last, the Gayle Towell episode. When you spend your life thinking about physics... more

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Recent Guests

Chrys Shea
Founder, Shea Engineering
Shea Engineering
Episode: PCB West Preview Episode - What Not to Miss with Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow
Mike Buetow
Editor and industry commentator
PCEA
Episode: PCB West Preview Episode - What Not to Miss with Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow
Phil Marcoux
Retired industry veteran and pioneer in SMT, referred to as the father of SMT in North America
Former leader at Epoch, Signetix/Philips lineage
Episode: Rev 3.11 - Phil Marcoux (The Father of SMT)
Mike Sivigny
Owner and General Manager of CeTaQ Americas
CeTaQ Americas
Episode: Rev 3.10 Michael Sivigny of CeTaQ
Juan Frias
PCB designer with Rivian, 20 years in the industry
Rivian
Episode: Rev 3.8 Juan C Frias
Hayden Lee
High school student and AI prodigy
Pan Pack speaker, guest on The D-Code Podcast
Episode: Rev 3.7 Hayden Lee AI Special
Gayle Towell
Technical marketing lead at AIM solder
AIM Solder
Episode: Rev 3.6 - Gayle Towell of AIM on Developing Best Practices via Experimentation
Olivier Carnal
Representative from Essemtec
Essemtec
Episode: APEX EXPO 2026 Olivier Carnal - Essemtec
Bobby Glidwell
Representative from Magnalytix
Magnalytix
Episode: APEX 2026 Bobby Glidwell - Magnalytix

Hosts

Sean Kincaid
Host of The D-Code Podcast
Elias Malfavon
Host of The D-Code Podcast
Daniel Stanphill
Host of The D-Code Podcast

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Rev 3.5 Mike Buetow of PCEA
Q: How did the industry evolve from magazine and trade shows to today's broader ecosystem?
Buetow explains that these channels helped the industry grow but over time the rise of the internet, online training, and regional events pushed the community to diversify beyond magazines and single events, creating more integrated education, training, and collaboration opportunities.
Rev 3.10 Michael Sivigny of CeTaQ
Q: What happens after you collect the data and make adjustments?
We re-run the test across multiple strokes, update the machine offsets, and verify that the adjustments drive the measured parameters toward zero drift, before producing a formal report for auditability.
Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting
Q: How did you get into the screen printing side of PCB assembly?
Matt outlines a winding, hands-on journey—from an operator role to mentorship and opportunities at Europlacer and Speedprint, driven by curiosity and a willingness to learn and train others.
Rev 2.26 - Justin from ROCKA @SMTAI
Q: What role does personal branding and social media play for suppliers in this space, compared to traditional corporate marketing?
Authentic, individual storytelling and active personal engagement on platforms like LinkedIn outperform generic corporate posts, helping people connect with the brand through the people behind it.
Rev 2.26 - Justin from ROCKA @SMTAI
Q: How did Rocka pivot from distribution to manufacturing during the pandemic, and what were the key motivations?
COVID highlighted the fragility of dependent supply chains and quality variance, pushing Rocka to manufacture its own materials to guarantee consistent quality, control raw materials, and strengthen the full supply chain.

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What is The D-Code Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on electronics manufacturing and PCBA (printed circuit board assembly), with conversations that span design-to-fabrication integration, process optimization, measurement and validation, and real-world production challenges. Episodes frequently feature guests who are hands-on practitioners—engineers, technologists, and managers from OEMs, contract manufacturers, and equipment suppliers—sharing practical tips, data-driven approaches, and lessons learned from the shop floor. Across episodes, topics such as SMT line optimization, reflow profiling, solder paste behavior, cleaning validation, conformance coating, and AI-enabled tooling surface as recurring themes, often illustrated through live demos, trade-show experiences, and ... more

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