Description

Today we're chatting with Jeff De Serrano, President of the American Division of PCB Technologies. We had a fascinating conversation about the changing nature of the PCB Manufacturing industry, focusing on aerospace, automation, AI, education, and much more. This is a wonderful episode for anyone interested in manufacturing and where the industry might be headed.

Watch this episode here.

Show Highlights:

• Intro
• Intro to Jeff & PCB Technologies
• PCB Technology's Broad Reach in Aerospace
• Faster Packaging Times
• Packaging Advantages at PCB Technologies
• 2D, 2 ½D, or 3D?
• You Need the Know-How, Not Just People
• Broad Capability Won't Happen Overnight
• Semiconductor Companies Packaging?
• Workforce Challenges
• Automation Pipedream?
• Getting Students into Manufacturing
• Manufacturing is Totally Different Now
• AI Has a Long Way to Go
• Growth Areas in Electronics?

Links and Resources:

• Check the recent related OnTrack Podcast episodes:

  • PCB Manufacturing Reshoring, Automation, and Sustainability with Alun Morgan

  • Plug and Play Industrial Automation? It's Only a Matter of Time

• Learn more about Altium 365®, Where the world designs electronics

• See how Octopart help you search for electronic parts. It is the most accurate and comprehensive electronic part data search engine right at your fingertips

• Connect with Jeff De Serrano on LinkedIn

• Visit PCB Technologies website