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The D-Code Podcast
by The D-Code
Decoding electronics manufacturing!Sean Kincaid, Elias Malfavon, and Daniel Stanphill along with an expert guest, talk all things PCBA.
Episodes
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Rev 3.13 Dr. Adam of KYZEN
Thank you Dr. Adam Klett of KYZEN Corporation! This was a highly engaging conversation, as always. We appreciate each time we get to speak with you and the knowledge and insight you share. Since the last time we had a chance to listen to Dr. Adam present, we've been brushing up. Learning. And...
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Rev 3.12 Dr. Elliot
Dr. Elliot, thanks for joining us! What a fun and stimulating conversation. How does one get into becoming a Subject Matter Expert on Cleaning at a National Lab? The traditional way, by studying frogs and ladybugs of course! Dr. Elliot takes us on a brief tour of his academic career, some...
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PCB West Preview Episode - What Not to Miss with Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow
Recurring guests and good friends, Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow, join us to discuss PCB West! This year, The D-Code Hosts with knowledge worth sharing - Daniel and Elias - will be attending PCB West and presenting during the first Assembly Track! The D-Code Podcast formed in part due to the desire…
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Rev 3.11 - Phil Marcoux (The Father of SMT)
When we started rolling at Apex to talk to Phil, we didn't want to stop. Before the cameras were even turned off, we were already asking him on to a full episode. This one is full of good stories, and we were having such a great time we went way beyond our planned topics. Here, Phil shares his...
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Rev 3.5 Mike Buetow of PCEA
We are a great experience for guests here on The D-Code Podcast. One example is this fascinating and fun interview with Mike Buetow of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association. From learning the PCB industry via osmosis to casting doubt on his wife's career, this open and informative...
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Rev 3.10 Michael Sivigny of CeTaQ
Michael Sivigny brings 25 years of experience to the table, and he shares a wealth of knowledge with us in this one. Michael leads CeTaQ Americas, and does an excellent job here of describing just some of the reasons that calibration of equipment isn't a simple checkbox, but requires a rigorous...
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Rev 3.9 Miles Moreau of KIC
What a fun conversation! Usually sitting in the backseat for conversations about reflow, Elias had the opportunity to sit down in person with Miles at KIC after seeing some live demos. Fresh and bubbling with his knowledge, he gets to sit in the driver's seat a bit and guide the conversation,...
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Rev 3.8 Juan C Frias
Many thanks to our latest guest, Juan C Frias, for sharing his time and expertise with us. With 20 years of experience, Juan is an excellent source of all sorts of design knowledge. From "What is a component engineer?" to "Why would you put a via THERE?" we get a great overview of basic to more...
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Rev 3.7 Hayden Lee AI Special
Hayden Lee of [REDACTED] has extensive knowledge of AI tech for his ripe old age of 17. Starting at 12 with Python, Hayden hit the perfect timing for growing up with modern AI and LLM architecture as an extension of his natural inquisitiveness and tech interest.
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Rev 3.6 - Gayle Towell of AIM on Developing Best Practices via Experimentation
When we interviewed Gayle our first time at a tradeshow, the second the mics went cold, the first thing to be said was "We need to get you on for a full episode!" At long last, the Gayle Towell episode. When you spend your life thinking about physics, the SMT industry is highly welcoming and a...
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APEX EXPO 2026 Olivier Carnal - Essemtec
he folks at Essemtec are always a blast to talk with, and they usually bear gifts! One of those gifts was a Swiss Army knife, which is probably the best way to describe their Fox platform with its ability to jet paste and place components, all within a space-saving footprint. We are all equipment...
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APEX 2026 Mike Konrad - Aqueous Technologies
Author, business owner, multi-podcaster, and one of the most recognizable faces in the SMTA... Mike Konrad is all over the place, and killing it. Unfortunately or fortunately for him, depending on the day, he has become a huge part of The D-Code Podcast origin story and gets a front row seat to…
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APEX 2026 Bobby Glidwell - Magnalytix
How clean is clean enough? If you answered 1.56 µg/cm2 of NaCl equivalent, it's time to update your version of IPC J-STD-001! Class 2 and Class 3 assemblies now require "Objective Evidence" of cleanliness. Bobby Glidwell from Magnalytix stops by the set to explain how obtaining Objective Evidence...
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APEX EXPO 2026 Juan Arango - PARMI
We get it—if you hear the word "AI" one more time, you might lose it. But a couple of us recently headed up to Massachusetts to check out Parmi’s new SPI and AOI tech, and it actually lived up to the hype. It’s more than just the cool laser visuals and heat maps (though those are pretty slick).…
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APEX EXPO 2026 Gene Weiner
What to say about Gene that hasn't already been said? Some of the best stuff you won't hear because it happened the night before the interview, but we still saved some great conversation for the cameras! We all look up to Gene for his passion, his longevity, and we were thrilled to see him get…
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APEX EXPO 2026 Bill Capen - Honeywell
Our good friend Bill stops by the set to discuss the nuances of equipment selection and validation. An absolute must listen for anyone in the process of making PCBA related equipment decisions! We also discuss the SMTA STAR Event in Kansas, a truly unique and valuable annual conference that Bill...
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APEX EXPO 2026 Declan Brannagan - Watt Laser
Finally an equipment manufacturer Elias can get excited about! Declan from Watt Laser makes the trip across the big pond to join The D-Code for a laser focused discussion on all things SMT Stencil manufacturing. We discuss the latest advancements in stencil laser technology as well as stencil…
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APEX 2026 Miles Moreau - KIC
The reflow oven can be one of the most enigmatic tools on the SMT Line. In this interview we sit with our friend Miles Moreau as he helps to KIC the mystery out of the reflow soldering process. Tapping decades of experience making ovens smarter, Miles drops some gems on set that you won't want to...
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APEX EXPO 2026 Dan Ashley - PVA
We had a great chat with Dan Ashley from PVA. The more we learned about the offerings from PVA the 3 letters it made us think about most was ROI. They have dispensing capabilities for any SMT application you might run into- conformal coatings, 2 part epoxies, underfill, glue, masking, etc. They...
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APEX EXPO 2026 Bob Bouchard - BTU
What do you know about reflow soldering? Likely not as much as Robert Bouchard from BTU International! Bob showed us their Aurora oven (great name) and described how it overcomes the thermal challenges associated with today's boards. Most of the boards I run have 1-2oz copper pours. I can't even...
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APEX Expo 2026 David Ly - Inovaxe
Our APEX 2026 series continues on with David Ly from Inovaxe Corporation. We had fun checking out the new InoHD Storage system in the Inovaxe booth, and chatting about some of the smart storage systems offerings.
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APEX EXPO 2026 Oren Manor - Siemens EDA
Not all testing is created equal, and gaps in your testing can hurt more than you realize. This is why it is important to design for testing and to especially be intentional in how you prioritize testing and inspection methods along the way. Oren Manor of @SiemensSoftware EDA joins The D-Code…
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APEX Expo 2026 Dr. John W Mitchell
Daniel put it best - "I told you he'd remember us." We have known we are great friends with Dr. John W Mitchell for some time now, but we now have definitive proof in case we ever sit by say, Henry Winkler, on a flight. We have loved working with @GlobalElectronicsAssociation at every…
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Rev 3.3 Chrys Shea
One of our favorite people, Chrys Shea, joins us again for more laughs, more process engineering, and more nerding out. From designing tougher and tougher SMTA test boards to teaching concepts with grilled cheese sandwich and silly putty, Chrys keeps us entertained the whole conversation, and...
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Rev 3.2 Mike Konrad
Welcome back Mike Konrad! Aside from being a great person, Mike has mentored us through podcasting, media production on site at trade shows, loaned us equipment and in general, been a great mentor in business and life as well for all of us, including Producer Paul. Thanks for joining us again,...
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Rev 3.1 Dr. John Mitchell
You've waited for it, you've begged for it, and the wait is finally over. Rev 3! The D-Code thanks you coming back to us for another season. The first time we "talked" about having the iconic Dr. John W. Mitchell on the podcast, it was a joking matter and we thought "as if that will ever happen"....
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Rev 3 Season Opener
The D-Code Crew is back for a third season! Catch this quick intro into season 3, including a look back at 2025. WE'RE BACK!!!!!!
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Rev 2.33 Timon from Luminovo
Join us as we speak with Timon Ruban on starting and scaling a tech startup where humans are the highest cost by far. Err, make that investment, because Timon recognizes that true leadership requires training your employees not just on the job, but training them to speak up and be confident in...
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Rev 2.32 Solder paste with Shantanu and Greg from KOKI
Rev 2.32 - Sean Vouches For KOKI with Shantanu Joshi & Greg Starrett Not all endorsements are created equal. Some come from sources like Sean Kincaid, who will proudly explain he's not a customer before going on to describe excellent service he received without pursuing next steps (cough cough...
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Rev 2.31 - Bob Willis
Some people are just wired to share knowledge, and if you've ever encountered Bob Willis on LinkedIn, YouTube, or in person, you likely learned something valuable. Bob is someone who recognizes the value of getting in and playing with something to learn it, whether it is in your job description…
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Rev 2.30 - Mike from Aqueous @SMTAI
THE FINAL BOSS - Mike Konrad, Author, Podcaster, Narrator, Business Owner, SMTA Talking Head... Final as in, last SMTA International 2025 Interview, folks! Thank you for tuning in to each one along the way. 😀 Mike Konrad has been one of our largest supporters and we are not exaggerating when we...
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Rev 2.29 - John from Zestron @SMTAI
If you've ever heard of Zestron, then you know they are pretty serious about cleaning. But among the more technical discussion you'll find here, John Neiderman also shares that Zestron has as highly decorated Reliability & Solutions (R&S) Team that consults on projects, including root cause and...
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Rev 2.28 - Brent from Johnson SMT @SMTAI
When running a PCBA Consulting agency, you run into everything. Or so Brent Johnson imagines. He may have just recently started his agency, but he has years of process engineering experience, and has already worked with a popular guest on the podcast, Jordan Danko! Let the roasting begin... No,...
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Rev 2.27 - Viktoria Rawinsky @SMTAI
Viktoria Rawinsky Solves (PCB) Crime For a Living! How fun does that sound, really? Viktoria gets to spend her time studying, imaging, and finding the root cause of various failure types, often in combination. It takes serious detective chops to not just find one culprit involved in a defective...
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Rev 2.26 - Justin from ROCKA @SMTAI
Justin has a lot of media experience, and is used to having the camera and mic with him, asking questions of others and giving them a chance to shine. We were therefore stoked to have a conversation that was equal parts Personal Marketing, SMTA Involvement, but also really interesting technical...
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Rev 2.25 - Sutharshan from SMT Elite @SMTAI
We knew Sutharshan just got elected to the SMTA Board of Directors (Congratulations!), but we didn't know his full background with the SMTA. It's been 18 Years since the first time Sutharshan expressed interest in learning more about the SMTA! Safe to say he has made the most of his time...
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Rev 2.24 - Rob Bugoski from Datest @SMTAI
This is an excellent blend of technical conversation and personal experiences of the connections formed in this community, especially via SMTA activity. Robert Boguski is entertaining and humorous while discussing his company's background and role, and there are plenty of laughs in the first half...
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Rev 2.23 - Gary from ABW @SMTAI
Gary Bales, President and CEO of Aurora Boardworks, stops by the set to discuss Daniel's employee personnel file! We kid, but we did have a great conversation about ABW's storied history, and their recent investments in new automation and production capabilities. Thank you to Gary and ABW for…
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Rev 2.21 - Frank from Essemtec @SMTAI
What does naturally adaptive mean to you? To @Essemtec it means the ability to dispense solder paste, pick and place components, easy programming, intuitive software, reworking on demand, and more! The first time we talked to the good people at Essemtec they were already boasting dispensing…
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Rev 2.22 - Chelsea from KYZEN @SMTAI
We at The D-Code love @KYZEN-Corporation. From connecting at events to becoming great friends, we keep trying to find someone from KYZEN we don't like and so far, no dice. This holds true for Chelsea Jewell as well, who was already a great friend of Daniel and Elias , and now Sean has finally…
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Rev 2.20 - Jarred from Hanwha @SMTAI
Jarred Ragard discusses customer-driven development and how Hanwha Semitech prioritizes customer needs. It can be difficult to navigate the competing demands of ever smaller components needing quick and accurate placement while at the same time there are larger and more complex components need to...
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Rev 2.19 - David from Inovaxe @SMTAI
One wrong label can ruin thousands of boards. SMTAI 2025 show highlight Inovaxe Our podcast is centered around problems and solutions and David Ly from Inovaxe had one for every problem! We talked about how easily a simple labeling error can snowball a customer supplied reel with multiple…
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Rev 2.18 - Miles from KIC @SMTAI
Thermal profiling from the experts- Generous to say experts as there was really only one expert on the panel, Miles Moreau. Daniel shared his typical methodology for profiling a board and Miles was kind enough to say that was the way most people do it, albeit not the most accurate. Sean brought…
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Rev 2.17 - SMTA International 2025 Interview Teasers!!!
Thank you to the @SMTAorg for the wonderful SMTA International 2025! Today we bring you a taste from each of the interviews we recorded while in the D-Code booth. It was incredibly tough to whittle down such excellent conversations to just 2-3 minute clips from each interview, because there is...
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Rev 2.16 Alex "BMS" Norman
Alex Norman can't stop BMS-ing... err, he is always willing to share knowledge about battery management systems. As a content creator with a presence on LinkedIn, Youtube, Patreon, and more, Alex shares his hobbies and his professional work with equal ease. Ever designed a prototype first and...
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Rev 2.15 SMTAI Preview W/ Karlie and Maddison
In this episode of the D-Code Podcast, hosts Elias Malfavon Jr., Daniel Stanphill and Sean Kincaid welcome special guests Karlie Severinson and Madison Soliday to discuss the upcoming SMTAI 2025 event. They share insights on new programs, the importance of networking, and the excitement…
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Rev 2.14 - Chris Hunrath - PCB SME
In this conversation, Chris Hunrath, Vice President of Technology at Inselectro, shares his extensive experience in the PCB industry, discussing the importance of knowledge transfer to the next generation, the challenges and innovations in PCB manufacturing, and the significance of thermal...
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Rev 2.13 - The Rise and Grind Crew
Courtesy of the @EMAC Bright Manufacturing Challenge, the University of Minnesota's "Rise and Grind Crew" has already won $1000 and proceed to the next round for their Creative Design for their Line-following Robot. Next stage: actually build the robot and test it out at SMTAI 2025 in Chicago for…
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Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting
Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting ...and as you'll see, so do we! Welcome to the 4th uh that is FIRST try at getting Matt Argyris, famous inventor of the "Closed Loop Pressure Feedback System for Squeegee Pressure Microadjustment" (we are testing...
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Rev 2.11 - Analyzing an @Apple Watch 10 with Trevor Yancey and Comet Yxlon
YouTube is highly recommended for this episode, as it is all visual! Join Trevor Yancey from TechSearch International as we take a look at a few non-destructive imaging techniques with the Comet Yxlon guys, David Kruidhof and Vineeth Bastin. Join as we learn about CT scanning and laminography...
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Decoding electronics manufacturing!Sean Kincaid, Elias Malfavon, and Daniel Stanphill along with an expert guest, talk all things PCBA.
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