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 Zachariah Peterson

OnTrack Podcast with Judy Warner

How BotFactory is Revolutionizing Electronics Manufacturing

How BotFactory is Revolutionizing Electronics Manufacturing On this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, dive deep into the Future of Electronics Manufacturing with BotFactory's visionary CEO Carlos Ospina Tarazona! Join us on an exciting journey through cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and the forward-thinking vision shaping the landscape of innovation. Join Carlos and hosts Nora and James as they detail the latest advancements revolutionizing the electronics manufacturing sector. From state-of Read Article

Harness Design

Altium's Revolutionary Harness Design Feature Unveiled Unlock the power of harness design with Altium's Michał Topolski! Explore the synergy of multi-board and harness design, experience hands-on insights, and discover seamless integration with Altium Designer for efficient workflows and user-driven improvements. Read Article

Revolutionizing Grain Storage: New Tech for Sustainable Agriculture

Revolutionizing Grain Storage: New Tech for Sustainable Agriculture Join host Zach Peterson as he sits down with Lorenzo Conti, Founder and Managing Director of Crover. Discover how Crover is making waves in agriculture with their pioneering locomotion technology in granular materials. Read Article

Microelectronics Today: Government Subsidies, Education, & Culture

Microelectronics Today: Government Subsidies, Education, & Culture Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that brings the world of electronics to life. If you're passionate about technology, manufacturing, or simply intrigued by the inner workings of the devices we use every day, this podcast is a must-watch! Read Article

The Exciting Path to Mechatronics Engineering

The Exciting Path to Mechatronics Engineering Fergus Downey, Ph.D. student and research assistant at Curtin University in Western Australia (WA), is joining us in this episode and sharing his journey to becoming a Mechatronic Engineer. This will be a fun episode! Fergus will discuss his involvement with the Binar Space Program and give us an overview of CubeSat Read Article

3D Printing Circuit Boards for Fast Prototyping

3D Printed Circuit Boards for Fast Prototyping Sean Patterson joins us to share the technology behind DragonFly IV®, the multi-material 3D printer for electronics fabrication. He will walk us through its current capabilities, and how it can bring your electronic prototypes to the next level. Watch this episode or listen on the go. Read Article

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves with Stephen Chavez This is a not-to-be-missed episode with a very respected electrical engineer, Stephen Chavez! Stephen encourages and motivates PCB designers like you to keep learning and succeed in the electronics industry. Read Article

Troubleshooting EMC Immunity Issues

Troubleshooting EMC Immunity: How to Identify and Resolve EMC Problems Most PCB Designers wear many hats, and one of them is to solve EMC problems. How can you acquire this skill that is not offered in the university? Watch now or listen on the go! Read Article

Taking Simulation to a New Dimension

Taking Simulation to a New Dimension Tarun and Keshav Amla from Avishtech join us in this OnTrack episode to discuss about PCB stackup simulation. Read Article

Four Commonly Held Myths of EMC Design

Four Commonly Held Myths of EMC Design “Don't gap your ground plane, there's never really a good reason to do that.” Dr. Hubing our guest for today is an EMC expert with 30 years of experience in the industry. Watch this episode or listen on the go now. Read Article

The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev

The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev In this information-packed episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores PCB simulation with Yuriy Shlepnev, the President and Founder of Simberian Inc. This detailed discussion focuses on how modern simulation tools are revolutionizing the industry and includes an exclusive Simbeor® demo that you won't want to miss. To begin, Yuriy shares his extensive knowledge of electromagnetic analysis and signal integrity, exploring Read Article

Behind the Tech: Passion & Perseverance in Electronics Design

Behind the Tech: Passion & Perseverance in Electronics Design In this captivating episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson chats about storytelling in electronics design with Benjamin Kitzinger, the visionary Producer and Director behind Altium Stories. Zach and Ben explore the heartbeat of innovation by detailing stories of engineers and innovators who've shaped the electronics industry with their passion and perseverance. Discover how a hacker mindset led to groundbreaking Read Article

Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead

Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores the revolutionary world of Ultra HDI with Chrys Shea, President of Shea Engineering. The two unveil the future of PCB soldering and miniaturization, shedding light on the intricate challenges ahead and breakthroughs just on the horizon. Chrys, renowned for her expertise, shares invaluable insights into developing test vehicles for soldering and navigating the Read Article

Meet the Mind Revolutionizing UK's Robotics: Stewart Miller's Vision

Meet the Mind Revolutionizing UK's Robotics: Stewart Miller's Vision In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, we sit down with Stewart Miller, the visionary CEO behind the National Robotarium, to explore the future of robotics and AI in the UK and beyond. Discover how Stewart's leadership is propelling the robotics industry into a new era, from pioneering innovations to fostering global collaborations that aim to position the UK at the forefront of technological advancement. Listen to the Episode: Watch the Read Article

The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design

The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson speaks with Cory Blaylock, Director of Workforce Partnerships at IPC, in a profound discussion on the looming generational gap within the PCB design and electronics manufacturing spaces, as well as what those industries might be able to do about it. As one generation of seasoned experts nears the end of their careers, the urgency to cultivate a new wave of talent becomes ever more Read Article

Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering

Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering In this episode of The OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson chats with the co-founders of Valispace, Louise Lindblad and Marco Witzmann. Valispace is revolutionizing the engineering world by transforming system design tools, making them more efficient, connected, and capable of handling the complex requirements of today's engineering challenges. Learn how, from satellite engineering to the intricate demands of aerospace and beyond Read Article

UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD.

UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD. In an episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Zach Peterson interviews Kunal Shah, PhD., President of liloTree, to discuss the topic of Ultra High-Density Interconnects (UHDI) and its implications for electronics. They explain the challenges and solutions within UHDI, emphasizing its significance in high-reliability sectors like defense and medical electronics. Read Article