The D-Code Podcast

APEX EXPO 2026 Bob Bouchard - BTU

What do you know about reflow soldering?Likely not as much as Robert Bouchard from BTU International!Bob showed us their Aurora oven (great name) and described how it overcomes the thermal challenges associated with today's boards. Most of the boards I run have 1-2oz copper pours. I can't even imagine the difficulty in getting good reflow on boards that weigh upwards of 20 lbs!We really cover a lot of ground in this interview. Bob breaks down the science behind the reflow oven and you don't want to miss it!

APEX Expo 2026 David Ly - Inovaxe

Our APEX 2026 series continues on with David Ly from Inovaxe Corporation.We had fun checking out the new InoHD Storage system in the Inovaxe booth, and chatting about some of the smart storage systems offerings.

APEX EXPO 2026 Oren Manor - Siemens EDA

Not all testing is created equal, and gaps in your testing can hurt more than you realize. This is why it is important to design for testing and to especially be intentional in how you prioritize testing and inspection methods along the way. Oren Manor of ‪@SiemensSoftware‬ EDA joins The D-Code to discuss a recent acquisition of a premier testing planning and execution system.

APEX Expo 2026 Dr. John W Mitchell

Daniel put it best - "I told you he'd remember us."
We have known we are great friends with Dr. John W Mitchell for some time now, but we now have definitive proof in case we ever sit by say, Henry Winkler, on a flight. We have loved working with ‪@GlobalElectronicsAssociation‬ at every opportunity we've had, and #apexexpo 2026 was no exception. We hate clickbait titles, so we've buried them in the description. WANT SECRET TIPS TO GET THE BEST BOOTH LOCATION? WHAT ABOUT NOT-SO-SECRET FUNDS FOR TRAINING IN YOUR STATE?

Rev 3.3 Chrys Shea

One of our favorite people, Chrys Shea, joins us again for more laughs, more process engineering, and more nerding out. From designing tougher and tougher SMTA test boards to teaching concepts with grilled cheese sandwich and silly putty, Chrys keeps us entertained the whole conversation, and she'll get you chuckling, too.

Rev 3.2 Mike Konrad

Welcome back Mike Konrad! Aside from being a great person, Mike has mentored us through podcasting, media production on site at trade shows, loaned us equipment and in general, been a great mentor in business and life as well for all of us, including Producer Paul. Thanks for joining us again, ESPECIALLY spending some of your time in Hawaii at PanPac to hang out with us.

Rev 3.1 Dr. John Mitchell

You've waited for it, you've begged for it, and the wait is finally over. Rev 3! The D-Code thanks you coming back to us for another season. The first time we "talked" about having the iconic Dr. John W. Mitchell on the podcast, it was a joking matter and we thought "as if that will ever happen". Now, without further preamble, enjoy. Dr. John on The D-Code Podcast.

Rev 3 Season Opener

The D-Code Crew is back for a third season! Catch this quick intro into season 3, including a look back at 2025.
 
WE'RE BACK!!!!!!

Rev 2.33 Timon from Luminovo

Join us as we speak with Timon Ruban on starting and scaling a tech startup where humans are the highest cost by far. Err, make that investment, because Timon recognizes that true leadership requires training your employees not just on the job, but training them to speak up and be confident in representing ideas and values. 
Now that Luminovo has enjoyed success in Europe, they are expanding to North America, and Timon has been spending his time in New York hiring a new team for expansion! New jobs, new tech, and new customers abound!

Rev 2.32 Solder paste with Shantanu and Greg from KOKI

Rev 2.32 - Sean Vouches For KOKI with Shantanu Joshi & Greg Starrett
Not all endorsements are created equal. Some come from sources like Sean Kincaid, who will proudly explain he's not a customer before going on to describe excellent service he received without pursuing next steps (cough cough Metal Etch Services cough).
You don't have to take Sean's word for it! Watch yourself to hear Shantanu Joshi and Greg Starrett demonstrate their extensive knowledge about solder paste advancements, formic acid reflow, customer collaboration, and more. As stencil men, Elias and Greg commiserate regarding the valuable knowledge they would love to share earlier in the process - especially since Daniel will inevitably blame the stencil...
00:00 Producer Paul's Pick00:39 Meet Shantanu and Greg03:07 Understanding Customer Collaboration in Engineering09:09 Industry Challenges - Mil/Aero & ADS13:44 Not All Type 5 Pastes Are Created Equal16:03 Trading Stencils for Paste18:24 Formic Acid Reflow and Zero Residue Paste29:24 Sean & Nano Don't Mix