The D-Code returns with a cast-only recording to regale you with tales of recent collaborations between Daniel and Elias on a unique component requiring a custom solution that looks B-E-A-UTIFUL on x-ray. Linked-In was consulted and involved in planning stages, but in the end... well, take a listen!

Other topics and features include: Aperture issues - why is a single "chad" left in otherwise functional stencil? Recurring bit returns! Viewer Questions (x2) Recurring bit returns! Best of Linked-In (1 from each host)

Don't leave early or you'll miss yet another discussion about women and how they are skilled and stuff... just ask Elias.

Join The D-Code (Daniel Stanphill, Elias Malfavon Jr., and Sean Kincaid) in discussion with TheConveyorCougar herself, Cathy Rinne of Flex-Line Automation, as she weighs in on what a long career actually provides in terms of industry knowledge. As Cathy says, "40 years experience really seems like a lot, right? But I can tell you guys it's like the majority of stuff is obsolete. It's not, it's not really 40 years of experience that matters. It's, it's really what's the last 40 days, what's the last 40 weeks? Because technology is changing that quickly..." Cathy also shares about the following and much more: Owning a business while living on a farm "Spiciness" in Cows - dairy vs beef Work/life balance Working with family and maintaining personal relationship Social media for business & being Authentic Newest advances in AI - especially AI in Robotics Enticing younger generations to Production Job Market The value of personal customer service - charter a jet to Nebraska much?! Special callouts that came up in conversation include: @AutomationLadies @DrewCrowe_MFG What a fun conversation we had. Don't leave early or you'll miss a potential leak about a future guest!

Join The D-Code in conversation with Mike Konrad, the founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies and host of @ReliabilityMatters . Mike shares the importance of podcasts to the industry for knowledge sharing, and he knows what he's talking about... he just completed his 150th episode! Also up for discussion: the importance of cleaning - even with "no clean" flux; new technologies in board cleaning; educational-focused vs marketing-focused outreach strategies; and much more...

In a D-Code Podcast first, The Cast welcomes Alex Norman (@eetengineer) as a special guest.

Join us for fascinating discussions covering PCB Design, BMS Design, practical skills in the workplace, and fast-food favorites!

The cast discusses the nuances of SMD/NSMD pads, Digikey Rulers, and answers listener questions from Alex Norman and Chad Cisneros.

The "Best of LinkedIn" segment returns with 3 fresh selections.

Enjoy!

The D-Code Cast discuses a recent challenging build Sean championed and introduces two exciting recurring segments!

So it begins! In the inaugural episode of The D-Code podcast, our hosts introduce themselves and give a bit of insight into their history in the PCBA industry.