The Pacific Transformer Podcast

From the Chevy Volt to Tesla Superchargers — Pacific Transformer has quietly powered some of the biggest moments in automotive innovation. In this episode, host Marty sits down with CEO Justin Richardson to explore how nearly 45 years of transformer and magnetic engineering have helped shape the evolution of mobility. From early hybrid concepts with General Motors to powering Tesla’s groundbreakin...

From a high-voltage surgical knife that doesn’t cut to transformers in dental chairs, ventilators, and advanced AFib treatments—this episode explores the role custom magnetics play in medical technology. Marty and Justin discuss the unique safety requirements, the rigorous testing process, and the manufacturing techniques that keep mission-critical equipment running reliably in hospitals, clinics,...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of custom transformer engineering for aerospace and defense applications. Pacific Transformer has been creating mission-critical magnetic components for over four decades, powering everything from Mars rovers to spy satellites and military aircraft. Learn about the extreme challenges these components face - from temperature cycling between -50°C to...

In this episode of the Pacific Transformer Podcast, Marty and Justin explore the fascinating world of custom transformers in iconic guitar amplifiers. From humble beginnings in 1981 with three 20-something founders and a borrowed station wagon, to becoming the "secret sauce" behind legendary amplifiers like Ken Fisher's Trainwreck (now selling for six figures), Pacific Transformer has shaped the s...