Thank you to my friend and colleague Trevor Galbraith of Global SMT for allowing me to broadcast from his studio at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego. Today's episode features conversations with four guests: Jesper Lykke from Viscom talks about inspection systems. <a href="mailto:jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com">jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com</a> Greg Papandrew from Direct PCB talks about PCB buying and his new book "PCB Basics for Buyers" <a href="mailto:greg@boardbuying.com">greg@boardbuying.com</a> Kevin Huo from EM Solutions talks about fast-turn contract assembly. <a href="mailto:kevinh@emsolutionstech.com">kevinh@emsolutionstech.com</a> And, our very own pirate, Michelle Ogihara from Saika USA talks about the advantages of joining trade associations. <a href="mailto:michelle@seikausa.com">michelle@seikausa.com</a>

Thank you to my friend and colleague Trevor Galbraith of Global SMT for allowing me to broadcast from his studio at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego. Today's episode features conversations with four guests:Jesper Lykke from Viscom talks about inspection systems.jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com Greg Papandrew from Direct PCB talks about PCB buying and his new book "PCB Basics for Buyers"greg@boardbuying.com Kevin Huo from EM Solutions talks about fast-turn contract assembly.kevinh@emsolutionstech.com And, our very own pirate, Michelle Ogihara from Saika USA talks about the advantages of joining trade associations. michelle@seikausa.com

Thank you to my friend and colleague Trevor Galbraith of Global SMT for allowing me to broadcast from his studio at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego. Today's episode features conversations with four guests: Jesper Lykke from Viscom talks about inspection systems. <a href="mailto:jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">jesper.lykke@viscomusa.com</a> Greg Papandrew from Direct PCB talks about PCB buying and his new book "PCB Basics for Buyers" <a href="mailto:greg@boardbuying.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">greg@boardbuying.com</a> Kevin Huo from EM Solutions talks about fast-turn contract assembly. <a href="mailto:kevinh@emsolutionstech.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kevinh@emsolutionstech.com</a> And, our very own pirate, Michelle Ogihara from Saika USA talks about the advantages of joining trade associations. <a href="mailto:michelle@seikausa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">michelle@seikausa.com</a>

Episode 91: Conversations from IPC APEX Expo - Inspection Systems - Contract Assembly - and Pirates!

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 the electronic assembly industry. All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more. Your Host: Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019. Mike is a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter. Visit the Reliability Matters Podcast Website: https://www.reliabilitymatterspodcast.com

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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 the electronic assembly industry.All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more.Your Host:Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019.Mike is a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter.Visit the Reliability Matters Podcast Website:https://www.reliabilitymatterspodcast.com

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 the electronic assembly industry. All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more. Your Host: Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019. Mike is a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter. Visit the Reliability Matters Podcast Website: https://www.reliabilitymatterspodcast.com

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