Podcasts

Browse and listen from our library of podcasts discussing pcb design, manufacturing, assembly, and more. You can also check out the latest podcast from OnTrack with Judy Warner

OnTrack Podcast with Judy Warner

How To Actually Evolve During COVID-19

How To Actually Evolve During COVID-19 Angus Thomson is Senior Electronic Engineer and founder of CircuitBuilder, a brand new platform for simplifying the development of custom electronics out of Suffolk, England. Angus joins the OnTrack Podcast to share his experiences as CircuitBuilder founder, and to discuss the resilience of CircuitBuilder’s business model in a global pandemic Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: {"preview_thumbnail" Read Article

DesignCon 2020’s ‘Engineer of the Year’ Talks Power Integrity, Picosatellites, and Simulation Tools

DesignCon 2020’s ‘Engineer of the Year’ Talks Power Integrity, Picosatellites, and Simulation Tools Istvan Novak, Principal Signal and Power Integrity Engineer for Samtec Inc. and winner of the DesignCon 2020 Engineer of the Year Award joins the OnTrack podcast to talk about picosatellites, simulation tools, and the rising importance of power integrity. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/dUBig Read Article

How Calumet Electronics Joined the Fight Against COVID-19 With Altium 365

How Calumet Electronics Joined the Fight Against COVID-19 With Altium 365 The town of Calumet, with a population of barely seven-hundred, was once the booming epicenter of Michigan’s upper peninsula mining industry. When the industry began to fail, unemployment skyrocketed, and the townspeople sought local solutions for creating jobs that could sustain the town’s families. Rob Cooke, Director of Engineering Services at Calumet Electronics Corp, joins the OnTrack podcast to discuss the Open Source Ventilator project Read Article

How to Transition Your Global Team to Altium 365

How to Transition Your Global Team to Altium 365 Jeremie Waller, Sr. Electrical Engineer at Quantel Laser, visits the OnTrack podcast to talk about infrared lasers, microplasma bursts, transitioning to Altium 365, and setting up user groups. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/RkwYRCM3pPc.jpg?itok=xjuM7uMX","video_url":"https://youtu.be Read Article

IPC, Molding the Future of Printed Design Engineering

Exploring IPC’s Network of Printed Board Design Engineers The renown global trade association known as IPC has put together a network of printed board design engineering affiliates under the name IPC Design. IPC Design’s affiliates are comprised of PCB design engineers across the globe who are working to advance the art and science of printed design engineering. IPC Design’s Patrick Crawford and Teresa Rowe join the OnTrack Podcast. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Read Article

Best Practices Cultivating a Healthy and Productive Remote Working Environment

Best Practices Cultivating a Healthy and Productive Remote Working Environment A leading research and advisory company, Gartner, Inc., found that nearly 75% of the 317 CFOs and business finance leaders they surveyed planned to move at least 5% of their formerly on-site workforce into permanently remote positions even after the COVID-19-related quarantines have ended. Zach Peterson, prolific technology content writer, scientist/engineer, and owner and CEO of Northwest Engineering Solutions, joins the OnTrack Podcast to Read Article

Innovators Around the Globe Contribute to Coronavirus Intervention

Innovators Around the Globe Contribute to Coronavirus Intervention Colin Keogh PhD, CEO & Founder at The Rapid Foundation, has been on the front lines of the effort to combat ventilator shortages ever since a Facebook group called Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies (OSCMS) first presented the problem. As cofounder of Open Source Ventilator (OSV) Ireland and a member of its core team, Colin offers his uniquely qualified perspective on open source innovation: its obstacles, its advantages, and its impact on Read Article

Leigh Gawne on the Launch and Significance of Altium 365

Leigh Gawne on the Launch and Significance of Altium 365 Leigh Gawne, Chief Software Architect at Altium 365, gives us an exclusive look inside this new powerful cloud-based tool that will simplify PCB design collaboration. Watch this episode now. Read Article

Altium 365: Work from Anywhere, Connect with Anyone

Altium 365: Work from Anywhere, Connect with Anyone Altium 365 has launched in the midst of a worldwide quarantine effort. Lawrence Romine explains how the launch timing couldn’t be more serendipitous. Read Article

Design Reliable Multiple Stack Microvias Like a Pro

Design Reliable Multiple Stack Microvias Like a Pro In this podcast episode , learn how Gerry Partida and his team at Summit Interconnect made a compelling new discovery about the reliability of multiple stacked microvias. Watch it now. Read Article

Online Educational Resources for Mastering PCB Design

Online Educational Resources for Mastering PCB Design Ben Jordan, “Dean of Altium Academy”, shares details about the central hub for educational resources: documentation, videos, and tips for mastering your Altium software. Read Article

The EMC Doctor is in: Ken Wyatt on EMI and PCB Health

The EMC Doctor is in: Ken Wyatt on EMI and PCB Health The OnTrack Podcast welcomes Ken Wyatt (also known as ‘the EMC Doctor’). Ken is an EMC Engineer, a prolific author on EMI/EMC related topics, and an industry consultant. Read Article

Open Source Ventilator Project (OSV) Combats Ventilator Shortage

Open Source Ventilator Project (OSV) Combats Ventilator Shortage Dugan Karnazes joins the OnTrack Podcast to discuss his work with the Open Source Ventilator project, and its effort to end the ventilator shortage. Read Article

IPC CEO John Mitchell on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Electronics Supply Chain

IPC CEO John Mitchell on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Electronics Supply Chain The SARS-CoV-2 crisis has had an unprecedented impact on the electronics industry. Here, Dr. Mitchell discusses the IPC’s role in mitigating those industry-wide effects. Read Article

Chris Carlson's Time Saving Tips for PCB Design

Chris Carlson's Time Saving Tips for PCB Design Chris Carlson, Snr FAE at Altium and accomplished Electrical and Electronic Engineer shares the expertise of his 23-year career in development, documentation, manufacturing, application engineering, and customer support. According to an Aberdeen study, 61% of a designer’s time is spent doing non-direct, design-related activities, such as sourcing components, document control, and so much more. Chris is here to help you improve your efficiency and Read Article

Signal Integrity Evangelist Eric Bogatin, our Expert Insider to DesignCon 2020

Signal Integrity Evangelist Eric Bogatin, our Expert Insider to DesignCon 2020 Signal integrity expert, Dr. Eric Bogatin, joins us in this episode to talk about the upcoming DesignCon conference and expo that will be held in Santa Clara, CA January 28th through January 30th. Dr. Bogatin shares information about the presentations he’ll be giving; this includes a 2-part S-Parameter master class, speed training about understanding TDR measurements, and a session tackling tricks the experts use to get more out of their Read Article

Exploring Arduino is Now Expanded and Updated by Jeremy Blum

Exploring Arduino is Now Expanded and Updated by Jeremy Blum The Altium OnTrack Podcast with Judy Warner welcomes one of the Hardware design community’s brightest stars, Jeremy Blum. Jeremy recently released a new version of his book that is a heavily expanded and updated edition. Exploring Arduino, has helped people around the world and now you can get a completely up-to-date version, which you can buy now. Jeremy is a two-time AltiumLive keynote speaker and has also been featured on this podcast twice Read Article