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MM S5:E04 Andrew Black

MM S5:E04 Andrew Black

Andrew Black

Innovation can often be a mysterious thing. How do we go about bringing widespread innovation to our teams, organizations, and even entire industries? Who is responsible for innovating? How do we change people’s minds who may be resistant to new ideas? Andrew Black is the Director of Innovation at the Port of Halifax and the Executive Director of the Port’s innovation lab, the PIER. Join Andrew and Ryan for a revealing conversation about how to democratize innovation in asset-intensive industries and learn how you too can take part in creating waves of change.

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RM 103: SMT Assembly Equipment for Low Volume Applications

RM 103: SMT Assembly Equipment for Low Volume Applications

SMT Assembly Equipment for Low Volume Applications

Today, we’re going to talk about low-volume electronic assembly. We all know who the “big players” are when it comes to solder paste printers, pick and place machines, reflow ovens and other assembly equipment. But what choices does one have if they need to produce low-volumes of electronic assemblies such as prototypes and other low volume applications? 

Let’s face it, most assemblers can’t justify a multi-million-dollar production line for low volume production. One solution may be to outsource the production to a contract manufacturer but there are specific circumstances which may prevent that. In today’s episode, we’ll review some of the equipment options for low-volume SMT production and we’ll see if the barrier to entry for in-house assembly is lower than one might think. My guest today is Ed Stone.

Ed is a sales manager at Manncorp, a provider of SMT assembly equipment for the EMS industry. Manncorp was founded 55 years ago back in 1967. Just imagine how much our industry has changed over the past 55 years! I’d love to say Ed has been there from the beginning, but I think the company is a little bit older than Ed.

Ed Stone’s Contact Info:
estone@manncorp.com
www.manncorp.com

 

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QDD 074 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Supplements Test

QDD 074 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Supplements Test

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Supplements Test

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is not a substitute for product test.

It can be used as a supplement to design and test.

There are lots of ways to use it during design: to evaluate differences in prototype options, as test inputs, and even to help with root cause analysis.

We talk about FEA and when to work with Quality Engineers and Reliability Engineers for next steps.

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Being a Great Reliability Engineer

Being a Great Reliability Engineer

Being a Great Reliability Engineer

podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg

What is it that makes the difference between good and great related to reliability engineers? What is the magic element that separates those who can carry out tasks such as facilitating an FMEA or designing and analyzing an ALT from those who impact an organization’s culture? A good impact that improves the organization’s ability to create reliable products.

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MM S5:E03 Ramesh Gulati

MM S5:E03 Ramesh Gulati

Ramesh Gulati

There’s been an ongoing discussion in our industry about the weight that formal education, hands-on experience, and, more recently, certifications carry in developing one’s career. Is a formal degree necessary or can you learn everything you need to know on the job? How important are industry certifications in building your resume? Ramesh Gulati is back on the show to share his thoughts on how to navigate the different paths to building a career in maintenance and reliability. Listen today!

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QDD 073 2 Lessons about Remote Work for Design Engineers

QDD 073 2 Lessons about Remote Work for Design Engineers

2 Lessons about Remote Work for Design Engineers

Cross-functional teamwork is so important for product design. Our team is integral in understanding all of our customer’s needs: internal and external customers.

Remote work and social distancing have affected how we do our work, and how we communicate with our cross-functional team. Now, we’re starting to get back into “normal’ routines.

There are important lessons learned about the way we work. We talk about just a couple of perspectives that could affect how design engineers work.

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PR S04E04: Jagadish Gattu

PR S04E04: Jagadish Gattu

Jagadish Gattu

Passionate entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise software and connected devices with hardware, software, and cloud analytics; Proven track record of developing 4+ ideas from concept to product launch with fail fast philosophy generating $150MM revenues.

Experienced in managing teams in all aspects of the product life-cycle including market analysis, product strategy, R&D initiatives, driving product requirements through rapid prototyping, regulatory compliance, and go-to-market with marketing, sales, and partners.

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