Global SMT Podcast

Tom Forsythe discussed his nomination for President of SMTA and Barry Maybank and Naim Kapadia discuss the new, multi-million Smart Factory iniative for British EMS companies.

Guests this week are Tom Tattersall from MicroCare, who will discuss the recent sale of the company to Capital Partners and Tom Riciardelli for Selectech, who will educate us all on the technology behind ESD flooring.

Choosing the right design partner to navigate the software, hardware, patenting and NPI of a new product introduction can make a significant impact on it’s success. How has design changed in recent months and how is it meeting the challenges in a post-COVID world.

By 2030 it is predicted that electronics will account for 50% of the cost of the average car. To meet the industry’s increasing reliance on electronics, IPC have, for the first time, updated two of their key Standards documents in unison to incorporate Addendums for automotive electronics. The IPC J-STD-001-GA and the IPC-A-610-GA.

Two great conversations with Bob Willis and Bob Doetzer on the challenges and opportunities for training engineers and operators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trevor Galbraith interviews two US miltary contractors about the expectations and ramifications of this new piece of legislation.

SEMICON WEST is the latest major trade show to go virtual. Trevor Galbraith interviews David Anderson, President, SEMI Americas about how it will work and what exhibitors and visitors can expect.

Guests this week included: Aubrey Thomposon and Craig Lax from Septillion about counterfeit avoidance with IPC and their recent investment by Boeing Corporation.  Chintan Saturiafrom CalcuQuote on the importance of cloud-based RFQ systems in real-time.  Gene Weiner from Weiner International on the Coronavirus and Supply Chain Disruptions.

Join our Tech Talk Thursday to hear what companies in the SMT Manufacturing industry are doing to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests this week include: * Jon Hanson and Farid Anani from Computrol, Inc. in Meridian, Idaho, USA talk about the challenges faced in building parts for respirators and COVID-19 test kits. * Richard Boyle from Henkel Electronics discusses supply chain shortages with...

I’ve known Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall for many years. Phil, Jim, and what they describe as their brothers, operate ITM Consulting, a consulting and advisory firm for the electronic assembly located in Springfield, TN. Phil and Jim also produce a question and answer program, answering technical assembly-related questions in an equally valuable and humorous manner. As you will hear, Phil and Jim, whil...

Keith Bryant and Michael Setash (Aegis Software) take viewers along the CfX and the Hermes/CfX lines at IPC APEX Expo 2019. Global Technology Awards — Register Now! https://globalsmt.net/awards SMT PODCAST: https://globalsmt.net/global-smt-podcast/ SMT VIDEOS: https://youtube.com/GlobalSMT FREE Online Magazine: https://smt-pcb-electronics-manufacturing-news.globalsmt.net/bookcase/svjp #ipc #ems #e...

Collins Aerospace's Doug Pauls chaired the IPC committee to implement a new cleanliness testing specification. IPC J-STD001-G Amendment 1 which is now active. Doug explains the new requirements of this standard and provides suggestions on how to comply.

Episode 5 features an interview with Dr. Craig Hillman of DfR Solutions. The theme of this episode is design for reliability. Dr. Hillman expresses some interesting views on circuit assemblies for space and automotive applications and as well as battery reliability.

Mike Konrad is President and CTO of Aqueous Technologies and the host of the Reliability Matters podcast. This episode of Reliability Matters features an interview with Failure Analysis Investigators. Reliability Matters is a podcast on the subject of reliability of circuit assemblies. Reliability "best practices" and success stories are discussed. This podcast features interviews with experts in...

Mike Konrad is President and CTO of Aqueous Technologies and the host of the Reliability Matters podcast. This episode of Reliability Matters features an interview with Failure Analysis Investigators. Reliability Matters is a podcast on the subject of reliability of circuit assemblies. Reliability "best practices" and success stories are discussed. This podcast features interviews with experts in...