Best Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 27 - Launch Day 1:02:08

38m ago1:02:08

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You did it! You worked hard to prepare everything for launch day, but now it is time to put it all into action. Take what you have learned from the last two episodes and prepare for one of the most fun and stressful days you will ever have. Stephen and Lucian have experienced their fair share of ups and downs with different launch days and are read…

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Ep. 26 - Preparing for a Product Launch - Part 2 1:00:21

5d ago1:00:21

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As we gear up for launch day, listen to the conclusion of Preparing for Launch. (If you haven't listened to Part 1, we highly recommend doing so before diving into this episode!) Stephen and Lucian will cover topics like internal work instructions, setting up your PLM software, press kits, and so much more. This is really fun to talk about because …

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Intel’s Energy Efficient, Low Cost Approach to Electric Vehicles 43:05

27d ago43:05

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jack Weast, Intel Fellow and Vice President and General Manager of Intel Automotive, breaks down the company’s recently announced OLEA U310 SoC. Built with a hybrid and heterogeneous architecture, the solution is designed to improve the overall efficiency of electric vehicles by promotin…

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IPC Courses, PCB Design Practices & Advanced Materials with Kris Moyer 42:52

14d ago42:52

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Join Tech Consultant Zach Peterson in this interview with Kris Moyer, an esteemed IPC instructor and seasoned PCB design expert. The pair cover a wide range of topics including IPC courses, PCB design practices, and advanced materials. Discover how IPC courses can elevate your PCB design skills, learn about best practices in high-speed digital desi…

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AI Vision Systems in Manufacturing with Deepview's Eliyahu Davis 47:16

14d ago47:16

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Join us on the Altium OnTrack podcast as Zach Peterson sits down with Eliyahu Davis, the lead engineer at Deepview AI. The two explore the future of AI vision systems in manufacturing. Discover how Deepview AI is revolutionizing factory automation with advanced deep-learning cameras. Key Takeaways: -The role of sci-fi-inspired vision systems in man…

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The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles 42:04

14d ago42:04

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Discover how software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing the automotive industry! Join Tech Consultant Zach Peterson in this episode of the OnTrack Podcast as he chats with Lenora Clark, Director of Autonomous Driving and Safety Technology at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. The pair explore the latest advancements in autonomous driving, ad…

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EMI Pitfalls, Tips and Careers with Joost Brilman 40:15

28d ago40:15

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Welcome to the Altium "OnTrack Podcast," hosted by Zach Peterson. In this episode, we're joined by Joost Brilman, an EMC consultant and creator of the EMI Buster weekly email. Joost and Zach discuss the common pitfalls in electronics design, particularly with pre-certified modules, and how they can lead to EMI issues. Joost shares valuable tips for…

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Ep. 25 - Preparing for a Product Launch - Part 1 56:09

20d ago56:09

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What actually goes into launching a hardware product? What can be worked on in advance, and what has to be perfectly timed with the launch date? We'll explore how to structure the necessary planning and share some of the things we have learned through multiple launches we have done ourselves. There is so much to unpack here that we had to break up …

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System76 Transmission Log Episode 10: COSMIC updates, Hardware Updates and an interview with members of the COSMIC development team at System76 1:06:12

1M ago1:06:12

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Listen to the latest on System76 computers, manufacturing, Pop!_OS and COSMIC DE. This episode features an interview with Carl, Maria and Jeremy from the COSMIC Development Team. We’ll also talk about new hardware updates, community happenings and even play a fun game at the end! Check out what we make! Blog: blog.system76.com Laptops: s76.co/WuEDO…

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Go Faster, Work Smarter: AI, HPC, and the Future of Data Centers with Rambus 38:36

1M ago38:36

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we dive into the growing advancements in AI and HPC with Lou Ternullo, senior director of IP product marketing at Rambus. Lou highlights the evolving data center architectures and the increasing demands for high bandwidth, low latency, and robust performance. He also explains how Rambus …

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Ep. 24 - Open Hardware Licenses ft. Thea Flowers 1:25:21

1M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

What does it mean to license something in a way that works for you and your project? Does this fall under copyright or a patent? (The answer may surprise you!) The president of the Open Source Hardware Association, Thea Flowers, stopped by to school us on open hardware licensing, and it was much needed. We start by going over the scope of permissiv…

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GaN Acquisitions & Securing the Edge with Infineon 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Erik Wood, Senior Director of Product Security at Infineon Technologies, discuss security at the edge. Diving into the company’s wide variety of secure features, Infineon’s newest MCU line, the PSoC Edge, is a single solution highlighted for its "MCU-ness” and effort in making e…

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Ep. 23 - Making Money with Open Source Hardware 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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It is challenging to succeed with open hardware while keeping it sustainable and still making enough money to pay the bills. But there are ways to do it! In this episode, we dive into how you can succeed in doing open hardware. Plus, we talk about how vastly different open hardware is compared to open software. Do you have any questions, comments, …

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PCB Thermal Design Deep Dive with Ethan Pierce 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

Welcome to the Altium OnTrack Podcast! Today, we are joined by Ethan Pierce, founder of Dodec Labs. He and host Zach Peterson explore the intricacies of thermal management in PCB design. If you’ve ever faced issues with overheating PCBs or want to enhance your PCB thermal design skills, this episode is a must-watch! Episode Highlights: Importance o…

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Modern vs. Old School Signal Integrity w/ Donald Telian 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

Explore the fascinating evolution of signal integrity in PCB design with industry expert Donald Telian. In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, Donald delves into the differences between modern and old school signal integrity, sharing invaluable insights from his illustrious career. Learn about IBIS modeling, high-speed design, and the criti…

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Computex 2024 & Robotics AI and Sensing with Texas Instruments 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Senior Technology Editor, Ken, and Errol Leon, System Engineering & Marketing Manager of Robotics at Texas Instruments (TI) discuss the work of robotics in collaboration with humans and the role of motor control, board-to-board communication and sensor fusion in the future of robotics. B…

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Ep. 22 - Pricing Your Product 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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Pricing your product can be a daunting task. Set the price too high, and you risk alienating potential customers. Set it too low, and you may find yourself struggling to sustain your business. While there's no "one-size-fits-all" formula, our experience in this field has given us some perspective on how to approach it! Adafruit Blog Post: https://l…

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Edge Devices and LLMs: What's Ahead for AI 41:53

2M ago41:53

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In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores the fascinating world of Edge AI and how Large Language Models (LLMs) fit into the picture with Jan Jongboom, co-founder of Edge Impulse. The two discuss the evolution from GPT-2 to GPT-4, the importance of edge computing, and the hardware requirements for ru…

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Drones for Data Gathering: How open-source hardware is making environmental research more viable 23:18

2M ago23:18

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What does it take to make research catch up with climate change? The Arctic regions hold crucial information about the environmental impact of rising temperatures. Calving glaciers and treacherous territories make it a life-threatening mission to collect it though. As autonomous technologies improve, drones, boats and rovers are increasingly being …

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Talking Signal Integrity & PCB Laminates w/ Bert Simonovich 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Learn about the complexities of dielectric anisotropy and its implications for high-speed PCB designs in this week’s OnTrack podcast episode. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion. Key Takeaways: Learn about the different dielectric constants in PCB materials. Discover how anisotropic properties affect transmission line modeling in PC…

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Ep. 21 - Incorporating Community Feedback 59:14

3M ago59:14

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Trying to find the best way to incorporate community feedback can be tough, especially when that feedback is criticism. You have to be the director of your project's path, know where it has to go, and be opinionated. You have to assume they mean well in their criticism and you need to really show off the work that was done when a community member a…

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Open Source Projects Overview: Laptop and Raspberry Pi CM4 Module 43:25

3M ago43:25

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In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Lukas Henkel from Open Visions Technology to explore two groundbreaking open source projects: an open source laptop and an alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM4 module. Discover the latest advancements in OPEN SOURCE hardware and learn how these innovative projects are p…

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The Future of Food: (Re)growing vertical farming with open-source automation 33:16

3M ago33:16

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Why did high-tech farming go bust? Vertical Farming was one of the big new technologies of the early 2010s. By growing crops vertically with less water and no pesticides, big vertical farms promised to revolutionise food production. So why are the same vertical farms going bust across Europe and the US just ten years after they boomed? In this epis…

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Making Electronics Culture Cool Again: The Circuit Pulse Show 34:03

3M ago34:03

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Welcome to the OnTrack Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the vibrant electronics culture with special guests Inga Woods-Waight and Joel Higgins from the Circuit Pulse Show. Discover how they are making ELECTRONICS CULTURE and tech fun and accessible, engaging younger audiences, and revolutionizing educational content in the electronics in…

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Should Engineers Be Concerned AI Will Take Their Jobs? 40:38

3M ago40:38

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Vin are taking over with a Dev Talk featuring Matt Johnson, the CEO of Silicon Labs. Continuing their “CEO takeover,” the two are deep-diving into Matt’s background, journey with the semiconductor manufacturing company, and his opinion on how AI will affect incoming engineers. B…

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Ep. 20 - Leasing a Space 1:31:25

3M ago1:31:25

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When do you decide to sign a commercial real estate lease? Do you truly need one? These are challenging questions, but in this episode, we're here to help. Stephen and Lucian will walk you through what's acceptable, what's not, what factors to consider, what could be deal breakers, and all the other aspects of this decision. Getting this right is c…

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Transmission Log Episode 9: Manufacturing and Production at System76 28:40

3M ago28:40

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This episode features an interview with Stephanie and Marcos from the Production Team, where they help manufacture and build our desktops from raw sheet metal. We'll also talk about what makes the System76 factory unique, as well as new hardware updates, community happenings, and a fun game at the end! Five facts about us: -Desktops and keyboards h…

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Envisioning an Energy Efficient Tech Future 54:41

4M ago54:41

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Join host Zach Peterson on The OnTrack Podcast as he has a fascinating conversation with Greg Bailey, President of GreenArrays, Inc. Discover the innovative ways technology is advancing towards a more energy-efficient future. In this episode, we explore the impact of IoT and AI on energy consumption, the challenges of power management in tech, and …

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EMC Troubleshooter Min Zhang on Measuring Ground w/ Voltage & Current 41:31

4M ago41:31

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Join Tech Consultant Zach Peterson on this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast where EMC troubleshooting expert Min Zhang explores the complexities of measuring ground in electronic systems using both voltage and current methods. With his profound expertise and practical insights, Min provides a comprehensive breakdown of the techniques and tools…

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Silent Tech: Exploring Advanced AI Noise Suppression 41:43

4M ago41:43

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alexander Kain, Skyworks Solutions’ Senior Principal Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineer joins the podcast to discuss his company’s advanced AI noise suppression, designed to reduce noise in a variety of environments and applications. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Tal…

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Ep. 19 - Cost Downs (Reducing Costs in Your Supply Chain) 1:09:35

4M ago1:09:35

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What is the process of reducing costs in your supply chain without making your product worse? This is a tricky subject and needs to be handled with care. Luckily for you, we have already gone through this many times and can help you successfully cost down your supply chain by helping you find another way to potentially save money and what to look f…

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Intro EMC: Compliance, Opportunities & Pitfalls with Anton Tishchenko 41:26

4M ago41:26

41:26

On this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson welcomes Anton Tishchenko, aka Dr. EMC on YouTube. The two explore the intricacies of EMC design, certification, and compliance. They chat about various aspects of EMC testing, common mistakes in PCB design, AI-integration, and how modules and antennas play a huge role in EMC com…

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