Reliability Matters

A podcast by Mike Konrad - Tuesdays

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171 Episodes

  1. Episode 108: A Preview of the Upcoming SMTA Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium

    Published: 11/22/2022

  2. Episode 107: IPC Validation Services & the Trusted Supplier Program

    Published: 11/8/2022

  3. Episode 106: A Conversation about Production Automation

    Published: 10/25/2022

  4. Episode 105: Conformal Coating Material Selection Best Practices

    Published: 10/12/2022

  5. Special Episode: A Sneak Peak at the SMTAI Technical Conference with the Technical Committee

    Published: 9/29/2022

  6. Episode 104: A Conversation about ESD Flooring with Thomas Ricciardelli

    Published: 9/20/2022

  7. Episode 103: SMT Assembly Equipment for Low Volume Applications

    Published: 9/13/2022

  8. Episode 102: Contract Manufacturer Selection Process Best Practices

    Published: 8/23/2022

  9. Episode 101: Forging the Future of US Manufacturing with IPC's Matt Kelly

    Published: 8/9/2022

  10. Episode 100: A 100th Episode Special (Recorded Live)

    Published: 7/27/2022

  11. Episode 99: A Conversation about the IPC Cleanliness Standard & How to Comply with Graham Naisbitt

    Published: 7/12/2022

  12. Episode 98: A Conversation with AIM Solder's Jen Fijalkowski About Advances in Solder Pastes

    Published: 6/28/2022

  13. Episode 97: Best Practices for Purchasing X Ray Equipment

    Published: 6/13/2022

  14. Episode 96: A Conversation with Industry Gurus Phil Zarrow af Jim Hall about their New Book

    Published: 5/24/2022

  15. Episode 95: A Conversation with SMTA SMT Certification Course Authors Dr. Ron Lasky and Jim Hall

    Published: 5/9/2022

  16. Episode 94: A Conversation with Author Dr. Ron Lasky About His Many Books.

    Published: 4/26/2022

  17. Episode 93: A Conversation with Dr. Kunal Shah about Ni-Less ENIG & the Improvements in Reliability.

    Published: 4/12/2022

  18. Episode 92: Conversations from IPC APEX Expo - Reflow Thermal Control - Automated Device Programming

    Published: 3/22/2022

  19. Episode 91: Conversations from IPC APEX Expo - Inspection Systems - Contract Assembly - and Pirates!

    Published: 3/8/2022

  20. Episode 90: A Conversation with Component Storage Expert Mike Adamson

    Published: 2/23/2022

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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