EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 32 MIN
Building PCBs with Code is The Future of Hardware Design
from electronics.dev · host Seve Ibarluzea and Matt Wildoer
Join Seve (founder at tscircuit) and Matt (founder at atopile) for a no-fluff conversation about the future of electronics design. In this episode, the founders dive deep into: * Why designing PCBs with code is better than legacy schematic tools * How Chinese factories like JLCPCB dominate with software automation * The hidden costs of tariffs — and why they don’t actually help US manufacturing * Why open-source hardware and standards like ODB++ and IPC are a mess * Real talk on US vs. Chinese PCB fabs, and what needs to change Whether you're a hardware engineer, startup founder, or just curious about how electronics are made, this episode is packed with firsthand insights, rants, and laughs. Bonus topics: * Automating your business taxes with AI * What “open source” really means in 2025 * The surprisingly painful experience of launching a landing page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit electronics.dev
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