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Stop Wasting your Time in Datasheets: Finally, AI that actually helps PCB Designers
In this episode, Judy Warner sits down with Colin Stoner, co-founder of Zenode (zenode.ai) and a veteran electrical engineer with 250+ unique board designs under his belt. Colin shares how he turned years of real-world frustrations and endless datasheet digging, pinout copying, power budgeting, and last-minute alternate part hunts into an AI-powered component intelligence platform that actually delivers results for hardware engineers.
If you’re tired of AI hype that doesn’t translate to real workflow wins in electronics design, this conversation may restore your faith. Discover how Zenode combines specialized data, engineering context, and modern AI to automate the boring but critical tasks so you can focus on actual design work.
Stop Wasting your Time in Datasheets: Finally, AI that actually helps PCB Designers
May 12, 2026 at 8:51:56 PM
In this episode, Judy Warner sits down with Colin Stoner, co-founder of Zenode (zenode.ai) and a veteran electrical engineer with 250+ unique board designs under his belt. Colin shares how he turned years of real-world frustrations and endless datasheet digging, pinout copying, power budgeting, and last-minute alternate part hunts into an AI-powered component intelligence platform that actually delivers results for hardware engineers.
If you’re tired of AI hype that doesn’t translate to real workflow wins in electronics design, this conversation may restore your faith. Discover how Zenode combines specialized data, engineering context, and modern AI to automate the boring but critical tasks so you can focus on actual design work.
Why “Chips Don’t Float”: The Critical Role of PCB Manufacturing in the U.S.
April 9, 2026 at 6:57:17 PM
In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner sits down with David Schild of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) for a timely, high-impact conversation about the future of U.S. PCB manufacturing.
David shares insights on The New Frontier, a new documentary spotlighting the human stories behind America’s PCB industry and the urgent need to reshore domestic manufacturing. Together, they unpack why PCBs are critical infrastructure—powering everything from AI data centers to national defense—and why rebuilding this ecosystem is essential for innovation, security, and workforce development.
00:00 The Industry No One Talks About (But Should)
00:58 The First-Ever PCB Documentary
02:00 The Hidden Supply Chain Crisis
04:35 Why “Chips Don’t Float” Changes Everything
07:49 The Policy Shift That Could Reshape Electronics
11:26 What’s Coming Next (Events & Momentum)
12:08 How You Can Be Part of the Movement
13:53 The Engineers Building the Future
If you care about the future of electronics, national security, and sustainable engineering careers, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
ECAD Tools that Scale with Engineers
March 20, 2026 at 5:46:31 PM
In this conversation, David Schild, the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), discusses the current state of PCB manufacturing in the U.S., the importance of national security for the industry, and the challenges posed by foreign dominance in the market. He emphasizes the importance of reshoring manufacturing capabilities and the intersection of industrial policy and national security. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI for hardware engineering jobs and the growth of PCBAA as an organization advocating for the PCB ecosystem.
How to Read S-Parameters Like a Book
March 20, 2026 at 5:53:16 PM
In this episode, signal integrity expert Eric Bogatin and Judy Warner, partners in creating The EEcosystem Engineering Masterclasses, introduce the S-Parameters Masterclass, the third course in the series. They discuss why S-parameters are essential but often misunderstood in high-speed digital, signal integrity, and hardware design, and how engineers can interpret return loss, insertion loss, crosstalk, and time-domain behavior from simulation and measurement data. This conversation is essential for signal integrity engineers, hardware designers, and PCB designers who use TDR, field solvers, or measured S-parameters and want to understand them and never be intimidated by them again!
PCBAA Update: Why Proximity, Security, and the Future of PCB Fabrication Matters
March 20, 2026 at 5:51:10 PM
In this conversation, David Schild, the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), discusses the current state of PCB manufacturing in the U.S., the importance of national security for the industry, and the challenges posed by foreign dominance in the market. He emphasizes the importance of reshoring manufacturing capabilities and the intersection of industrial policy and national security. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI for hardware engineering jobs and the growth of PCBAA as an organization advocating for the PCB ecosystem.
224 GBps and Beyond: High-Speed Interconnect Technology 2025-2026
March 20, 2026 at 5:00:54 PM
In this conversation, Judy Warner and Matt Burns discuss the latest trends in technology, the normalization of 224G speeds driven by AI, Defense, and Telecom. They explore the rapid advancements in data center technologies, the evolution of interconnect solutions, and the importance of collaboration among engineers. Matt shares insights into the demand for high-speed solutions and the challenges faced in the supply chain, while also offering advice for engineers navigating this rapidly evolving environment.
Hidden Risks of Long-Distance PCB Fabrication for Engineers
December 18, 2025 at 5:34:05 PM
In this conversation, David Schild, the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), discusses the current state of PCB manufacturing in the U.S., the importance of national security for the industry, and the challenges posed by foreign dominance in the market. He emphasizes the importance of reshoring manufacturing capabilities and the intersection of industrial policy and national security. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI for hardware engineering jobs and the growth of PCBAA as an organization advocating for the PCB ecosystem.
PCB Design Unrest: How Siemens is Filling the Mid-Tier EDA Gap
December 9, 2025 at 8:39:21 PM
The PCB design world is buzzing with frustration: skyrocketing costs, forced cloud migrations, and a widening gap between free tools like KiCad and heavy enterprise suites like Xpedition, Allegro, and Altium Designer. In this frank and non-nonsense conversation, Siemens' David Haboud explains how the company is stepping up with right-sized mid-tier solutions built on the proven Xpedition technology stack that allows for scalability, affordability, and gives designers real choice as individuals and SMB teams.
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