EEcosystem Podcast Episodes

In this conversation, Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect, discusses the current state of the PCB industry, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the importance of a resilient supply chain, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions and the lessons learned from COVID-19. Shane also highlights the role of design engineers in ensuring the reliability of PCBs and the advocacy efforts of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) to secure tax credits and support for the industry.

In this conversation, David Schild, the executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association America (PCBAA) gives a post-election update on the organization’s continuing efforts to expand congressional to support and strengthen the US PCB supply chain. He discusses the critical implications for both professional engineers and the electronics industry. Additionally, he discusses upcoming opportunities with a new incoming 119th Congress in 2025, including early efforts to secure a 25% tax credit for companies purchasing PCBs in the US.

In this conversation, Phillip Gulley, Co-founder of CoFactor, discusses how engineers can benefit from Cofactr’s enhanced supply chain risk management and traceability through AI and data-driven solutions. He highlights the importance of cross-functional visibility, compliance, and proactive management in critical aerospace, defense, and medical technology industries.

In this episode, Collin Stoner, co-owner of Zenode.ai, shares how his frustration with tedious component searches led to an AI-powered tool for engineers. After designing over 250 PCBs, he and his co-founder created Zenode.ai to streamline workflows and save time, while retaining engineering judgment and intuition in their designs. Built by engineers for engineers, this tool uses AI and NLP to eliminate repetitive tasks and boost productivity. Don’t miss this game-changing innovation that is FREE for design engineers!

In this conversation, Richard Duvall and Roberto Piacentini Filho from Keysight EDA discuss the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on design engineering. They explore the implications and integration of AI-assisted tools in workflows, the implications for 5G and 6G design, the importance of AI infrastructure, and the power integrity challenges in data centers. Keysight EDA 2025 launch event is on December 3, 2024, and will feature a closer look into the subjects discussed in this podcast. See the link below to learn more and register.

In this conversation, Breadboard CEO Zachary Feuerstein discusses the innovative AI-enabled supply chain platform designed to streamline the procurement process for engineers and manufacturers. He highlights the challenges faced in the electronic supply chain and the solutions offered by integrating AI and LLMs to structure data, creating unique features that set Breadboard apart from competitors. The discussion also addresses industry skepticism regarding automation in engineering and presents quantifiable time and cost savings achieved through the platform.

Valentina Ratner, co-founder of AllSpice.io, talks about their game-changing platform for hardware engineers. She discusses how it streamlines design reviews, version control, and team collaboration, all powered by AI. Valentina explains how their "GitHub for hardware" tool boosts productivity, reduces errors, and allows engineers to focus on innovation. Perfect for teams ready to modernize their workflow using their existing tech stack.

This week on The EEcosystem, David Lane brings 30 years of design engineering and PCB assembly expertise to the table. He dives into the critical differences between prototypes and NPI, sharing tips to get it right early in development. Plus, discover how to harness the power of both human and AI capabilities when selecting your assembly partner. Don’t miss this blend of experience and innovation!