Best Solder Podcasts (2025)

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Rev 2.32 Solder paste with Shantanu and Greg from KOKI 37:56

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Rev 2.32 - Sean Vouches For KOKI with Shantanu Joshi & Greg Starrett Not all endorsements are created equal. Some come from sources like Sean Kincaid, who will proudly explain he's not a customer before going on to describe excellent service he received without pursuing next steps (cough cough Metal Etch Services cough). You don't have to take Sean…

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RM 1834: A Reliability Matters Podcast Year-End Reflection 9:58

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ince 2018, Reliability Matters has been building a knowledge vault, capturing the wisdom of industry experts for engineers everywhere. In this special year-end episode, we celebrate the journey, the growth, and the community that made it possible.By PCEA

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Rev 2.33 Timon from Luminovo 37:41

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Join us as we speak with Timon Ruban on starting and scaling a tech startup where humans are the highest cost by far. Err, make that investment, because Timon recognizes that true leadership requires training your employees not just on the job, but training them to speak up and be confident in representing ideas and values. Now that Luminovo has en…

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Preserving Knowledge,Advancing Reliability: A Reliability Matters Podcast Year-End Reflection - #183 9:59

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Since 2018, Reliability Matters has been building a knowledge vault, capturing the wisdom of industry experts for engineers everywhere. In this special year-end episode, we celebrate the journey, the growth, and the community that made it possible.By Mike Konrad

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L, Duke Nukem 3d on an Arduino Nano Matter, Open Source Touch eReader! 25:57

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This week's Electromaker Show is now available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Welcome to the Electromaker Show episode 173! Somehow Nordic Semiconductor made the nRF54L series twice as fast as the nRF52, but use less power. We talk about this, and the nRF Connect VSCode plugin, along with Duke Nukem 3D running on an Arduino Nano M…

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RM 182: How to Work Effectively with your CM - with Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid 1:05:53

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Mike Konrad continues a dive into the world of contract manufacturing—a vital piece of the electronics ecosystem. Joining him are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT process engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, president of K & F Electronics. Both companies provide…

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Getting it Right: How to Work Effectively with your CM - With Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid 1:05:54

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Today, we’re continuing our dive into the world of contract manufacturing—a vital piece of the electronics ecosystem. Joining me are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT Process Engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, President of K & F Electronics. Both Daniel and Sea…

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RM 181: Working with Contract Manufacturers - with Raymond Novara 58:21

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The next two episodes of Reliability Matters will be all about contract manufacturing, an area that can make or break the reliability and success of a product. Mike Konrad's guest on this episode is Raymond Novara, founder and owner of East End Assemblies, a US-based contract manufacturer recognized for its focus on quality, customer service, and c…

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Dean (Trenchcoat Raccoons, OneShotTPK) ep. 267 47:56

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On the floor of Maker Faire Shenzhen, Neuton.AI on Nordic hardware, Win a HuskyLens2! 24:37

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This week's Electromaker Show is now available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Welcome to the Electromaker Show episode 172! The Electromaker Show is back with news from our trip to Maker Faire Shenzhen, Nordic and Neuton.AI's merging and what it means for edgeAI, and our Product of the Week: The HuskyLens2! Tune in for the latest …

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Rev 2.31 - Bob Willis 1:01:23

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Some people are just wired to share knowledge, and if you've ever encountered Bob Willis on LinkedIn, YouTube, or in person, you likely learned something valuable. Bob is someone who recognizes the value of getting in and playing with something to learn it, whether it is in your job description or not. Get over there, manipulate it, and understand …

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What Every OEM Should Know About Working with Contract Manufacturers - With Raymond Novara 58:22

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The next two episodes will be all about contract manufacturing, an area that can make or break the reliability and success of a product. My guest on this episode is Raymond Novara, founder and owner of East End Assemblies, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer recognized for its focus on quality, customer service, and compliance with AS9100 and IPC st…

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Rev 2.30 - Mike from Aqueous @SMTAI 26:09

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THE FINAL BOSS - Mike Konrad, Author, Podcaster, Narrator, Business Owner, SMTA Talking Head... Final as in, last SMTA International 2025 Interview, folks! Thank you for tuning in to each one along the way. 😀 Mike Konrad has been one of our largest supporters and we are not exaggerating when we say that we are only here because of him. We are here …

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Rev 2.29 - John from Zestron @SMTAI 13:03

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If you've ever heard of Zestron, then you know they are pretty serious about cleaning. But among the more technical discussion you'll find here, John Neiderman also shares that Zestron has as highly decorated Reliability & Solutions (R&S) Team that consults on projects, including root cause and failure analyses. By analyzing the full process, inclu…

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Rev 2.28 - Brent from Johnson SMT @SMTAI 16:33

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When running a PCBA Consulting agency, you run into everything. Or so Brent Johnson imagines. He may have just recently started his agency, but he has years of process engineering experience, and has already worked with a popular guest on the podcast, Jordan Danko! Let the roasting begin... No, this was a great conversation, and it just felt like t…

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Rev 2.27 - Viktoria Rawinsky @SMTAI 17:27

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Viktoria Rawinsky Solves (PCB) Crime For a Living! How fun does that sound, really? Viktoria gets to spend her time studying, imaging, and finding the root cause of various failure types, often in combination. It takes serious detective chops to not just find one culprit involved in a defective board, but to find and overlay all the "fingerprints" …

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Rev 2.26 - Justin from ROCKA @SMTAI 19:39

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Justin has a lot of media experience, and is used to having the camera and mic with him, asking questions of others and giving them a chance to shine. We were therefore stoked to have a conversation that was equal parts Personal Marketing, SMTA Involvement, but also really interesting technical conversation as he got into discussing ROCKA not just …

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Rev 2.25 - Sutharshan from SMT Elite @SMTAI 14:31

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We knew Sutharshan just got elected to the SMTA Board of Directors (Congratulations!), but we didn't know his full background with the SMTA. It's been 18 Years since the first time Sutharshan expressed interest in learning more about the SMTA! Safe to say he has made the most of his time participating in various ways in that time. SMT Elite is a ne…

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RM 180: Low Temp Soldering for a High-Reliability World 52:35

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Note: This is the fourth of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we're diving into a topic that's reshaping how we think about thermal management, energy efficiency, and long-term performance in electronics manufacturing—low temperature soldering. Joining Mike Konrad is Dr. HongWen Zhang, principal metallurgist and R&D manage…

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Rev 2.24 - Rob Bugoski from Datest @SMTAI 25:55

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This is an excellent blend of technical conversation and personal experiences of the connections formed in this community, especially via SMTA activity. Robert Boguski is entertaining and humorous while discussing his company's background and role, and there are plenty of laughs in the first half while generally keeping to industry topics. But for …

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Rev 2.23 - Gary from ABW @SMTAI 17:34

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Gary Bales, President and CEO of Aurora Boardworks, stops by the set to discuss Daniel's employee personnel file! We kid, but we did have a great conversation about ABW's storied history, and their recent investments in new automation and production capabilities. Thank you to Gary and ABW for their continued support of The D-Code Podcast!…

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Rev 2.21 - Frank from Essemtec @SMTAI 14:02

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What does naturally adaptive mean to you? To @Essemtec it means the ability to dispense solder paste, pick and place components, easy programming, intuitive software, reworking on demand, and more! The first time we talked to the good people at Essemtec they were already boasting dispensing speeds of 720,000 dots per hour. Now, they are up to 1.1 m…

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Rev 2.22 - Chelsea from KYZEN @SMTAI 16:21

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We at The D-Code love @KYZEN-Corporation. From connecting at events to becoming great friends, we keep trying to find someone from KYZEN we don't like and so far, no dice. This holds true for Chelsea Jewell as well, who was already a great friend of Daniel and Elias , and now Sean has finally met her now by attending SMTAI 2025*. As Application Lab…

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Rev 2.20 - Jarred from Hanwha @SMTAI 12:15

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Jarred Ragard discusses customer-driven development and how Hanwha Semitech prioritizes customer needs. It can be difficult to navigate the competing demands of ever smaller components needing quick and accurate placement while at the same time there are larger and more complex components need to be placed in the same line.…

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Rev 2.19 - David from Inovaxe @SMTAI 11:14

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One wrong label can ruin thousands of boards. SMTAI 2025 show highlight Inovaxe Our podcast is centered around problems and solutions and David Ly from Inovaxe had one for every problem! We talked about how easily a simple labeling error can snowball a customer supplied reel with multiple stickers, a misprinted internal label, or just one manual tr…

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Rev 2.18 - Miles from KIC @SMTAI 20:40

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Thermal profiling from the experts- Generous to say experts as there was really only one expert on the panel, Miles Moreau. Daniel shared his typical methodology for profiling a board and Miles was kind enough to say that was the way most people do it, albeit not the most accurate. Sean brought up different thermal profiling methods and devices he'…

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Cooler Connections: Low Temp Soldering for a High-Reliability World With Indium’s Dr. Hongwen Zhang 52:36

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This is the fourth of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we're diving into a topic that's reshaping how we think about thermal management, energy efficiency, and long-term performance in electronics manufacturing—low temperature soldering. Joining me is Dr. HongWen Zhang, Principal Metallurgist and R&D Manager of the Alloy …

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PCB Chat 147: Matthias Wagner of FluxAI 32:17

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Today’s guest is Matthias Wagner, chief executive and cofounder of Flux. Flux is maker of a Agentic AI-based PCB design platform and programmable simulator that runs in a browser environment. Regular listeners may know we have spoken with Matthias a few times in the past, most recently in February 2024. Since we last spoke, Flux has built out its p…

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RM 179: Indium's Ross Berntson 1:03:40

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This is the third of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into the world of soldering materials, from advanced alloys and flux chemistries to global manufacturing strategy and materials innovation, with one of the industry’s most respected leaders. Joining Mike Konrad is Ross Berntson, president…

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Rev 2.17 - SMTA International 2025 Interview Teasers!!! 35:49

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Thank you to the ⁨@SMTAorg⁩ for the wonderful SMTA International 2025! Today we bring you a taste from each of the interviews we recorded while in the D-Code booth. It was incredibly tough to whittle down such excellent conversations to just 2-3 minute clips from each interview, because there is technical and personal conversation in just about eac…

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Building Reliability from the Inside Out: Indium's CEO’s on Innovation & Reliability with Ross Berntson 1:03:41

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This is the third of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into the world of soldering materials, from advanced alloys and flux chemistries to global manufacturing strategy and materials innovation, with one of the industry’s most respected leaders. Joining me is Ross Berntson, President and CEO …

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Rev 2.16 Alex "BMS" Norman 56:56

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Alex Norman can't stop BMS-ing... err, he is always willing to share knowledge about battery management systems. As a content creator with a presence on LinkedIn, Youtube, Patreon, and more, Alex shares his hobbies and his professional work with equal ease. Ever designed a prototype first and trusted that the battery needs would just work out? Yes …

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Behind the Alloy: Soldering Materials, Process Control, & Reliability Shantanu Joshi & Greg Starrett 57:42

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This is the second of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. In today’s episode, continuing the subject of soldering materials, diving deep into the science, strategy, and subtleties behind one of the most foundational elements of electronic assembly: soldering materials. Joining me are two experts from KOKI Solder—Shantanu Joshi, Hea…

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PCB Chat 146: The Latest EDA Market Results 16:23

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By PCEA

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Rev 2.15 SMTAI Preview W/ Karlie and Maddison 40:45

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By The D-Code

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Steven Alexander (Huckleberry: a Wyrd West RPG) ep. 266 46:36

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Craig talked with Steven about the RPG he is crowdfunding in a week. A discussion about Westerns as a genre and how his game came to be. Huckelberry on Backerkit Huckleberry website Free League Publishing Alien Forbidden Lands Bladerunner Marvel Superheroes Adventures in Lollygagging Deadlands Haunted West Savage Worlds Bone Tomahawk Cowboys and Al…

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RM 176: The Chemistry of Reliability: Choosing the Right Solder and Flux 44:24

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In this episode, Mike Konrad is joined by Chris Ward, founder and managing director of Solderking Assembly Materials, a UK-based manufacturer of solders and chemical consumables for electronic, electrical, and engineered assemblies. Ward brings decades of experience in soldering materials and chemical formulations—and he’s built a company committed…

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SMTAI 2025 Conference & Event Preview - Special Episode 1:02:30

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This episode is all about SMTAI, surface mount Technology International, taking place OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2025 at the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER in ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS. SMTA International is the premier gathering for innovation and collaboration in electronics assembly, surface mount technology, and advanced manufacturing. This year, SMTAI is…

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Rev 2.14 - Chris Hunrath - PCB SME 42:45

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In this conversation, Chris Hunrath, Vice President of Technology at Inselectro, shares his extensive experience in the PCB industry, discussing the importance of knowledge transfer to the next generation, the challenges and innovations in PCB manufacturing, and the significance of thermal properties in design. He also delves into issues like elect…

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Federico Sohns (Nibiru, Zephyr) ep. 265 1:06:55

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Craig spoke with Federico about two of their provocative TTRPGs, where they originated, and the process of bringing them from idea to a game that can be played. ************************************ Nibiru Zephyr Warhammer World of Darkness Ten Candles Dread Dialect Azul Gloomhaven Dawn of Everything by David Graber and David Wingrow Debt: The First…

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The Chemistry of Reliability: Choosing the Right Solder and Flux: A Conversation with Chris Ward 44:25

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This is the first of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Ward, founder and Managing Director of Solderking Assembly Materials Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of solders and chemical consumables for electronic, electrical, and engineered assemblies. Chris brings decades of experience in solderin…

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PCB Chat 147 with Margaret Upshur of Mobius Materials 25:07

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Margaret Upshur is CEO of Mobius Materials, a global online marketplace for excess electronic components. Before founding Mobius, she was senior director of operations at Particle, which supplies application infrastructure for deploying software and models on computing or IoT devices. And while in college she cofounded a company that made a hand-he…

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RM 177: Humidity: Small Cause, Huge Reliability Risk with Viktoria Rawinski 48:22

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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 02:12 Meet Victoria Rawinsky: Expertise & Industry Impact 05:09 Social Media Challenge & Making Science Accessible 09:09 Humidity in Electronics: The Science & Risks 15:12 Types of Humidity & Effects on Materials 20:04 Manufacturing Shortcuts & Hidden Failures 25:30 Real-World Reliability Failures & C…

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PCB Chat 146 - Stephen Chavez on PCB Design Trends and Needs 49:21

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Stephen Chavez is principal technical product marketing manager with Siemens, but he’s best known for his three decades as a printed circuit designer and instructor. He’s a regular contributor to various industry publications and host of the Printed Circuit Podcast. He also coauthored and teaches the PCEA Training Certified Printed Circuit Designer…

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Rev 2.13 - The Rise and Grind Crew 39:11

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Courtesy of the @EMAC Bright Manufacturing Challenge, the University of Minnesota's "Rise and Grind Crew" has already won $1000 and proceed to the next round for their Creative Design for their Line-following Robot. Next stage: actually build the robot and test it out at SMTAI 2025 in Chicago for a chance at $2500! Ethan Chung and Alexander Wan rep…

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Humidity: Small Cause, Huge Reliability Risk with Viktoria Rawinski - Episode 177 48:23

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On this episode of Reliability Matters, we’re diving into a deceptively simple but incredibly important topic, humidity, and the massive impact it can have on electronic assembly reliability. Joining me is Viktoria Rawinski, a seasoned expert in materials science and reliability engineering, whose career spans decades of hands-on experience in fail…

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RM 175 - SMT War Stories with Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall 58:14

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Mike Konrad is joined by two of the most respected names in the electronics manufacturing industry, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience and unparalleled insight into the challenges and solutions within our field. Hall and Zarrow are the driving forces behind ITM Consulting, where they help manufacturers aro…

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Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting 55:54

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Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting ...and as you'll see, so do we! Welcome to the 4th uh that is FIRST try at getting Matt Argyris, famous inventor of the "Closed Loop Pressure Feedback System for Squeegee Pressure Microadjustment" (we are testing something, watch to find out), onto the podcast. For what it…

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War Stories from the Line: Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall Talk Reliability - Episode 175 58:15

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Today, I’m joined by two of the most respected names in the electronics manufacturing industry, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience and unparalleled insight into the challenges and solutions within our field. Jim and Phil are the driving forces behind ITM Consulting, where they help manufacturers around the…

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Takuma Okada (Stewpot) ep. 264 1:03:27

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