Best Altium Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking Semiconductor Packaging: Insights with Jan Vardaman 30:32

8h ago30:32

30:32

In this episode of the Altium OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Jan Vardaman, president and founder of TechSearch International. With decades of experience in semiconductor packaging, Jan shares her expert insights into the global semiconductor industry, focusing on the shift away from Asia for advanced manufacturing and the critic…

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Mr Beast a Billionaire? Facebook's Insta Purchase Just Keeps Getting Better. And which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party? 1:41:53

1h ago1:41:53

1:41:53

The guys discuss the rise and rise of Mr Beast, take a deeper look at Facebook's now legendary purchase of Instagram and guess which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party?

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The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev 1:15:42

2d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In this information-packed episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores PCB simulation with Yuriy Shlepnev, the President and Founder of Simberian Inc. This detailed discussion focuses on how modern simulation tools are revolutionizing the industry and includes an exclusive Simbeor® demo that you won't want to miss. To beg…

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Qantas' Huge Move, the Shrinking Tiger Global, are we in a Recession and the rise of Lime Bikes 1:59:06

8d ago1:59:06

1:59:06

Adam and Adir chat about the big Qantas loyalty move, Tiger Global's new fund and have we hit peak VC, the dyanmics of the Scooter Rental market and the guys talk Recession and Inflation. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter: www.contrarianspod.com

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Behind the Tech: Passion & Perseverance in Electronics Design 28:55

14d ago28:55

28:55

In this captivating episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson chats about storytelling in electronics design with Benjamin Kitzinger, the visionary Producer and Director behind @AltiumStories . Zach and Ben explore the heartbeat of innovation by detailing stories of engineers and innovators who've shaped the electronics ind…

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Crocs Make a Comeback, Cettire Gets Hit, Public Holiday Surcharges and Mike’s TV Appearance 1:48:12

11d ago1:48:12

1:48:12

The guys discuss the incredible rise and fall and comeback of Crocs - one of the world’s most fascinating business stories, Cettire shares get hit as questions continue to mount, should consumers have to pay more on public holidays and the inside word on Mike’s quiz show appearance Watch Mike's HARD QUIZ episode: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/hard-…

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#664 – Simulating doors falling off 1:03:33

15d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Chris will be at Embedded World 24 next week Bluetooth standard messages like HT, HR Early bluetooth devices (were terrible) WiBree (?) Sequans deal with Renesas fell apart There was a Sequans modem on the PyCom FiPy The low power ISM network Chris couldn’t remember was SigFox Synopsis acquired Ansys (back in January) Here comes the flood of Plugin…

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Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead 47:04

17d ago47:04

47:04

In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores the revolutionary world of Ultra HDI with Chrys Shea, President of Shea Engineering. The two unveil the future of PCB soldering and miniaturization, shedding light on the intricate challenges ahead and breakthroughs just on the horizon. Chrys, renowned for her exper…

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Breakthrough Fund Disaster, SBF Put Away, Trump's Pay Day and Canva gets Acquisitive 1:19:39

17d ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Adam and Adir go deeper into the unfolding disaster at Victoria's Soviet Era Fund, discuss whether the Sam Bankman Fried 25 year sentence fair, talk about Trump's potential $5b windfall and the intriguing Canva acquisition

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The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design 33:12

24d ago33:12

33:12

In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson speaks with Cory Blaylock, Director of Workforce Partnerships at IPC, in a profound discussion on the looming generational gap within the PCB design and electronics manufacturing spaces, as well as what those industries might be able to do about it. As one generation of seasoned experts nea…

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#663 – Motors on PCBs with Carl Bugeja 56:42

24d ago56:42

56:42

Welcome Carl Bugeja! Carl lives and works in Malta He got started with robotics at his university Carl recently announced he would be launching a new company The company is called Microbots and they will sell components and kits for building similar projects to what Carl shows on his channel BigHero6 reference https://microbots.io/products/flatflap…

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Apple Under Fire, Uber Settles, Suing for Birken, the Ills of Pokies and Close Encounters of the Adir Celebrity Kind 1:25:15

24d ago1:25:15

1:25:15

The guys discuss Apple's lawsuit troubles, the implications of Uber's taxi settlement, the bizarre legal action against Hermes, the horrors of poker machines and Adir's A List Celeb encounters.

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#662 – The non-Stinky Car 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Chris got a Chevy Bolt (2023 1LT) The model has since been discontinued 11 kW charging using a level 2 charger Flappy paddle to recapture battery (instead of the brake) Ioniq 5/6 Aptera Marques Brownlee reviews the Prius V2G is avaialble as a software upgrade to the Nissan Leaf 2nd channel abs bypass Microbit v2 Robot video with Huxley Software upd…

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Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering 33:50

1M ago33:50

33:50

In this episode of The OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson chats with the co-founders of Valispace, Louise Lindblad and Marco Witzmann. Valispace is revolutionizing the engineering world by transforming system design tools, making them more efficient, connected, and capable of handling the complex requirements of today's engineering chal…

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Behind the Scenes of the Rich List, Employment Hero Fight Gets Ugly, Breakthrough Victoria Disaster and Myer's New Boss 1:31:25

1M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Adam and Adir talk to John Stensholt, author of The List, go inside Hostplus and Employment Hero's Massive Fight, analyse the unfolding disaster at Victoria's controversial Breakthrough Fund and discuss Myer's new Executive Chairperson

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UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD. 44:45

1M ago44:45

44:45

In this enlightening episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson chats with Kunal Shah, PhD., President of liloTree. The two have a detailed conversation about the burgeoning field of Ultra High-Density Interconnects (UHDI) and its impact on the future of electronics. Kunal shares his insights on the latest in UHDI innovation, including its …

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Inside the Cettire slump, a $120k University dinner, ASX buyback changes, Employment Hero takes on HostPlus, and Adir's Book Club 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Adam and Adir snare the only interview with AFR newsbreaker Jonathan Shapiro about his Cettire article, discuss the $127,000 farewell for a university exec, propose changes to selling into buybacks, and reveal a bizarre HostPlus stoush with an Aussie unicorn. Plus Adir drops his latest books, literally.…

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#661 – Blogging Electronics with Pallav Aggarwal 1:03:33

1M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Welcome Pallav Aggarwal of CAPUF Embedded! Chris enjoyed Pallav’s series on learning the ch32v003 – fun vs HAL Ambiq Apollo Decision trees when considering hardware vs firmware Expensive to do software and stuff Order some of the boards Pallav created on Evelta India ecosystem for hw India industry CAPUF team size Pallav shares teardowns on YouTube…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Altium Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast

Altium LLC.

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Altium Audio Bites

Altium Inc.

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The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast

The Amp Hour (Chris Gammell and David L Jones)

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The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman

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Unpacking Semiconductor Packaging: Insights with Jan Vardaman 30:32

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Mr Beast a Billionaire? Facebook's Insta Purchase Just Keeps Getting Better. And which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party? 1:41:53

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The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev 1:15:42

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Qantas' Huge Move, the Shrinking Tiger Global, are we in a Recession and the rise of Lime Bikes 1:59:06

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Behind the Tech: Passion & Perseverance in Electronics Design 28:55

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Crocs Make a Comeback, Cettire Gets Hit, Public Holiday Surcharges and Mike’s TV Appearance 1:48:12

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#664 – Simulating doors falling off 1:03:33

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Chatting Ultra HDI: Chrys Shea, PCB Miniaturization & Challenges Ahead 47:04

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Breakthrough Fund Disaster, SBF Put Away, Trump's Pay Day and Canva gets Acquisitive 1:19:39

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The Critical Shift: Bridging the Generational Gap in PCB Design 33:12

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#663 – Motors on PCBs with Carl Bugeja 56:42

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Apple Under Fire, Uber Settles, Suing for Birken, the Ills of Pokies and Close Encounters of the Adir Celebrity Kind 1:25:15

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#662 – The non-Stinky Car 1:06:25

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Revolutionary System Design: How Valispace is Changing Engineering 33:50

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Behind the Scenes of the Rich List, Employment Hero Fight Gets Ugly, Breakthrough Victoria Disaster and Myer's New Boss 1:31:25

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UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD. 44:45

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Inside the Cettire slump, a $120k University dinner, ASX buyback changes, Employment Hero takes on HostPlus, and Adir's Book Club 1:13:47

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#661 – Blogging Electronics with Pallav Aggarwal 1:03:33

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