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Reliability Matters

Reliability Matters is a podcast on the subject of reliability of circuit assemblies. Reliability "best practices" and success stories are discussed. This podcast features interviews with experts in the electronic assembly industry.

All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more.

Your Host:
Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents.

Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019.

Mike is a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter.

Visit the Reliability Matters Podcast Website:
https://www.reliabilitymatterspodcast.com

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
54 minutes
Episodes
181
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Episode 156: An Introduction to Flexible Circuits with Joseph Fjelstad

Episode 156: An Introduction to Flexible Circuits with Joseph Fjelstad

On today’s episode, we’re turning our focus to a pivotal innovation that has transformed design and manufacturing processes: flexible circuits.

Flexible circuits have emerged as a game-changer in the …
01:04:36  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Episode 155: Ultra HDI Panel Discussion - Recorded Live at SMTAI

Episode 155: Ultra HDI Panel Discussion - Recorded Live at SMTAI

Today, I’m in Rosemont Illinois at SMTAI, Surface Mount Technology International. I’m in the Ultra-HDI Pavilion on the trade show floor. And what are we going to talk about here in the Ultra-HDI pavi…
00:42:29  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Episode 154: Thermal Profiling Best Practices

Episode 154: Thermal Profiling Best Practices

One of the most critical aspects of manufacturing high-reliability circuit assemblies is thermal profiling during the reflow process. 

Whether you're designing, engineering, or troubleshooting circuit…
01:00:39  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Episode 153: Contract Manufacturing Best Practices with Adrian Leal

Episode 153: Contract Manufacturing Best Practices with Adrian Leal

If you're part of the electronics landscape, you've likely encountered the role contract manufacturers play — and it's a critical one. These specialized partners bridge the gap between design innovat…
00:52:02  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode 152: High-Reliability Solder Paste Selection Best Practices

Episode 152: High-Reliability Solder Paste Selection Best Practices

As the demand for more durable and dependable electronics continues to rise across industries, the choice of soldering materials, such as solder paste, plays a pivotal role in determining the reliabi…
00:47:50  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Episode 151: Optical Inspection System Best Practices

Episode 151: Optical Inspection System Best Practices

Two episodes ago, episode 149, we talked all about automated optical inspection. Today we're exploring the impact of less automated inspection Technology, that being optical microscopes.
From commerci…
00:58:28  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Episode 150: The Truth Behind Statistics

Episode 150: The Truth Behind Statistics

Statistics, at its core, is the science of making sense of data. From predicting trends and making informed decisions to ensuring quality control and optimizing processes, the applications of statist…
01:00:17  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Episode 149: AOI and X-Ray Best Practices

Episode 149: AOI and X-Ray Best Practices

In today's episode, we're exploring automated optical inspection (AOI) and x-ray inspection technology within the electronic assembly industry.

Joining us are two experts who bring a wealth of knowled…
01:14:48  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Special episode: Surface Mount Technology International - 2024

Special episode: Surface Mount Technology International - 2024

Just like the famous line from the 1984 film, The Terminator, “I’ll be back”, SMTAI is back. Back to the Chicago area.

We’re back in Rosemont, co-located with the Assembly Show, at the Donald E. Steph…
00:40:48  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
Episode 148: IPC Apex Special

Episode 148: IPC Apex Special

Recorded live in Anaheim California during the IPC Apex Expo.

This episode features three interviews including:
• Kimberly Fagan from PVA
• Taylor Wagan from CETEC ERP
• Neil Hubble from Akrometrix
00:31:16  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Episode 147: IPC Apex Special

Episode 147: IPC Apex Special

Recorded live in Anaheim California during the IPC Apex Expo.

This episode features four interviews including:
• David Chiu from Test Research, Inc.
• Michael Dolan from South-Tek
• Dalton Dodge from Bro…
00:35:10  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Episode 146: IPC Apex Special (part 1 of 3)

Episode 146: IPC Apex Special (part 1 of 3)

Recorded live in Anaheim California during the IPC Apex Expo.

This episode features three interviews including:
• Gus Mavrou from Seho
• Mark Stansfield from Solderstar
• Jesper Lykke from Viscom
00:29:36  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Episode 145: Designing Electronics to be Reliable in Harsh Environments

Episode 145: Designing Electronics to be Reliable in Harsh Environments

The challenging world of electronics becomes even more challenging when the end product is destined for harsh environments. For high reliability products operating in a harsh environment, the quest f…
01:05:58  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Episode 144: A Conversation with Indium's Rick Short about Education-Based Marketing

Episode 144: A Conversation with Indium's Rick Short about Education-Based Marketing

We’re the best, we’re number one, we’re better than them, we’ve won more awards than our competitors, we’ve all seen those ads. While this form of advertising isn’t unique, when’s the last time it ca…
00:59:41  |   Tue 28 May 2024
Episode 143: A Candid Conversation with Industry Icon Doug Pauls

Episode 143: A Candid Conversation with Industry Icon Doug Pauls

We’ve discussed the silver tsunami on the show numerous times, the unprecedented rate of which employees are retiring. When engineers and other employees retire from companies, they take with them mo…
01:16:29  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Episode 142: Live from SMTA's Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (PanPac)

Episode 142: Live from SMTA's Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (PanPac)

This episode was recorded at SMTA's Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium on the big island of Hawaii.

My guests on this episode are Dr. Chuck Bower, founder of PanPac, Keith Bryant, and Dr. Ron…
00:38:26  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Episode 141: Component Tape Splicing Best Practices with Larry (The Professor) Welk

Episode 141: Component Tape Splicing Best Practices with Larry (The Professor) Welk

Optimization has become an important goal within the electronic assembly industry. While modern electronic assembly techniques utilize a variety of equipment, one specific type of equipment often con…
00:57:05  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Episode 140: Circuit Board Design and Acquisition Best Practices

Episode 140: Circuit Board Design and Acquisition Best Practices

This episode is a little different from our usual episodes. First of all, it’s a dual-branded episode. It’s both a Reliability Matters Podcast and an Ecosystem podcast episode. The Ecosystem podcast …
01:10:28  |   Tue 26 Mar 2024
Episode 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication

Episode 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication

Today, we delve into an increasingly critical aspect of technology and electronics manufacturing - the pursuit of environmentally responsible electronics manufacturing. Our industry has witnessed man…
00:55:12  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
Episode 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices with Debbie Wade

Episode 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices with Debbie Wade

Today we're diving deep into the world of precision and craftsmanship—two crucial elements in the realm of hand soldering and rework of circuit assemblies.

Whether you're a seasoned electronics enthus…
01:11:03  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
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