DECODING ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING.
From the factory floor to the C-suite, we’re decoding the future of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, DFx, and domestic manufacturing — one episode at a time. Hosted by three shop-running insiders and Producer Paul.
Rev 3.13 Dr. Adam of KYZEN
Thank you Dr. Adam Klett of KYZEN Corporation ! This was a highly engaging conversation, as always. We appreciate each time we get to speak with you and the knowledge and insight you share. Since the last time we had ...
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Rev 3.13 Dr. Adam of KYZEN
Thank you Dr. Adam Klett of KYZEN Corporation ! This was a highly engaging conversation, as always. We appreciate each time we get to speak with you and the knowledge and insigh...
Rev 3.12 Dr. Elliot
Dr. Elliot, thanks for joining us! What a fun and stimulating conversation. How does one get into becoming a Subject Matter Expert on Cleaning at a National Lab? The traditional...
PCB West Preview Episode - What Not to Miss with Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow
Recurring guests and good friends, Chrys Shea and Mike Buetow, join us to discuss PCB West! This year, The D-Code Hosts with knowledge worth sharing - Daniel and Elias - will be...
Rev 3.11 - Phil Marcoux (The Father of SMT)
When we started rolling at Apex to talk to Phil, we didn't want to stop. Before the cameras were even turned off, we were already asking him on to a full episode. This one is fu...
Rev 3.5 Mike Buetow of PCEA
We are a great experience for guests here on The D-Code Podcast. One example is this fascinating and fun interview with Mike Buetow of the Printed Circuit Engineering Associatio...
Rev 3.10 Michael Sivigny of CeTaQ
Michael Sivigny brings 25 years of experience to the table, and he shares a wealth of knowledge with us in this one. Michael leads CeTaQ Americas, and does an excellent job here...
Rev 3.9 Miles Moreau of KIC
What a fun conversation! Usually sitting in the backseat for conversations about reflow, Elias had the opportunity to sit down in person with Miles at KIC after seeing some live...
Rev 3.8 Juan C Frias
Many thanks to our latest guest, Juan C Frias, for sharing his time and expertise with us. With 20 years of experience, Juan is an excellent source of all sorts of design knowle...
Rev 3.7 Hayden Lee AI Special
Hayden Lee of [REDACTED] has extensive knowledge of AI tech for his ripe old age of 17. Starting at 12 with Python, Hayden hit the perfect timing for growing up with modern AI a...
Rev 3.6 - Gayle Towell of AIM on Developing Best Practices via Experimentation
When we interviewed Gayle our first time at a tradeshow, the second the mics went cold, the first thing to be said was "We need to get you on for a full episode!" At long last, ...
APEX EXPO 2026 Olivier Carnal - Essemtec
he folks at Essemtec are always a blast to talk with, and they usually bear gifts! One of those gifts was a Swiss Army knife, which is probably the best way to describe their Fo...
APEX 2026 Mike Konrad - Aqueous Technologies
Author, business owner, multi-podcaster, and one of the most recognizable faces in the SMTA... Mike Konrad is all over the place, and killing it. Unfortunately or fortunately fo...
APEX 2026 Bobby Glidwell - Magnalytix
How clean is clean enough? If you answered?? 1.56 ??g/cm2 of NaCl equivalent, it's time to update your version of IPC J-STD-001! Class 2 and Class 3 assemblies now require "Obje...
APEX EXPO 2026 Juan Arango - PARMI
We get it???if you hear the word "AI" one more time, you might lose it. But a couple of us recently headed up to Massachusetts to check out Parmi???s new SPI and AOI tech, and i...
APEX EXPO 2026 Gene Weiner
What to say about Gene that hasn't already been said? Some of the best stuff you won't hear because it happened the night before the interview, but we still saved some great con...
APEX EXPO 2026 Bill Capen - Honeywell
Our good friend Bill stops by the set to discuss the nuances of equipment selection and validation. An absolute must listen for anyone in the process of making PCBA related equi...
APEX EXPO 2026 Declan Brannagan - Watt Laser
Finally an equipment manufacturer Elias can get excited about! Declan from Watt Laser makes the trip across the big pond to join The D-Code for a laser focused discussion on all...
APEX 2026 Miles Moreau - KIC
The reflow oven can be one of the most enigmatic tools on the SMT Line. In this interview we sit with our friend Miles Moreau as he helps to KIC the mystery out of the reflow so...
APEX EXPO 2026 Dan Ashley - PVA
We had a great chat with Dan Ashley from PVA . The more we learned about the offerings from PVA the 3 letters it made us think about most was ROI. They have dispensing capabilit...
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 overcom...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ev...
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 te...
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, ...
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 hav...
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 tr...
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 h...
Rev 2.31 - Bob Willis
Some people are just wired to share knowledge, and if you've ever encountered Bob Willis on LinkedIn, YouTube, or in person, you likely learned something valuable. Bob is someon...
Rev 2.30 - Mike from Aqueous @SMTAI
THE FINAL BOSS - Mike Konrad, Author, Podcaster, Narrator, Business Owner, SMTA Talking Head... Final as in, last SMTA International 2025 Interview, folks! Thank you for tuning ...
Rev 2.29 - John from Zestron @SMTAI
If you've ever heard of Zestron, then you know they are pretty serious about cleaning. But among the more technical discussion you'll find here, John Neiderman also shares that ...
Rev 2.28 - Brent from Johnson SMT @SMTAI
When running a PCBA Consulting agency, you run into everything. Or so Brent Johnson imagines. He may have just recently started his agency, but he has years of process engineeri...
Rev 2.27 - Viktoria Rawinsky @SMTAI
Viktoria Rawinsky Solves (PCB) Crime For a Living! How fun does that sound, really? Viktoria gets to spend her time studying, imaging, and finding the root cause of various fail...
Rev 2.26 - Justin from ROCKA @SMTAI
Justin has a lot of media experience, and is used to having the camera and mic with him, asking questions of others and giving them a chance to shine. We were therefore stoked t...
Rev 2.25 - Sutharshan from SMT Elite @SMTAI
We knew Sutharshan just got elected to the SMTA Board of Directors (Congratulations!), but we didn't know his full background with the SMTA. It's been 18 Years since the first t...
Rev 2.24 - Rob Bugoski from Datest @SMTAI
This is an excellent blend of technical conversation and personal experiences of the connections formed in this community, especially via SMTA activity. Robert Boguski is entert...
Rev 2.23 - Gary from ABW @SMTAI
Gary Bales, President and CEO of Aurora Boardworks, stops by the set to discuss Daniel's employee personnel file! We kid, but we did have a great conversation about ABW's storie...
Rev 2.21 - Frank from Essemtec @SMTAI
What does naturally adaptive mean to you? To @Essemtec it means the ability to dispense solder paste, pick and place components, easy programming, intuitive software, reworking ...
Rev 2.22 - Chelsea from KYZEN @SMTAI
We at The D-Code love ???@KYZEN-Corporation??? . From connecting at events to becoming great friends, we keep trying to find someone from KYZEN we don't like and so far, no dice...
Rev 2.20 - Jarred from Hanwha @SMTAI
Jarred Ragard discusses customer-driven development and how Hanwha Semitech prioritizes customer needs. It can be difficult to navigate the competing demands of ever smaller com...
Rev 2.19 - David from Inovaxe @SMTAI
One wrong label can ruin thousands of boards. SMTAI 2025 show highlight Inovaxe Our podcast is centered around problems and solutions and David Ly from Inovaxe had one for every...
Rev 2.18 - Miles from KIC @SMTAI
Thermal profiling from the experts- Generous to say experts as there was really only one expert on the panel, Miles Moreau. Daniel shared his typical methodology for profiling a...
Rev 2.17 - SMTA International 2025 Interview Teasers!!!
Thank you to the ?????@SMTAorg????? for the wonderful SMTA International 2025! Today we bring you a taste from each of the interviews we recorded while in the D-Code booth. It w...
Rev 2.16 Alex "BMS" Norman
Alex Norman can't stop BMS-ing... err, he is always willing to share knowledge about battery management systems. As a content creator with a presence on LinkedIn, Youtube, Patre...
Rev 2.15 SMTAI Preview W/ Karlie and Maddison
In this episode of the D-Code Podcast, hosts Elias Malfavon Jr., Daniel Stanphill and Sean Kincaid welcome special guests Karlie Severinson and Madison Soliday to discuss the up...
Rev 2.14 - Chris Hunrath - PCB SME
In this conversation, Chris Hunrath, Vice President of Technology at Inselectro, shares his extensive experience in the PCB industry, discussing the importance of knowledge tran...
Rev 2.13 - The Rise and Grind Crew
Courtesy of the @EMAC Bright Manufacturing Challenge, the University of Minnesota's "Rise and Grind Crew" has already won $1000 and proceed to the next round for their Creative ...
Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting
Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting ...and as you'll see, so do we! Welcome to the 4th uh that is FIRST try at getting Matt Argyris, fam...
Rev 2.11 - Analyzing an ???@Apple??? Watch 10 with Trevor Yancey and Comet Yxlon
YouTube is highly recommended for this episode, as it is all visual! Join Trevor Yancey from TechSearch International as we take a look at a few non-destructive imaging techniqu...
Rev 2.10 - John Burke
In this episode of The D Code Podcast, hosts Sean Kincaid, Daniel Stanphill, and Elias Malfavon Jr. interview John Burke, a veteran of the electronics manufacturing industry wit...
Rev 2.9 - Adrian Leal
New Episode Alert! The latest installment of The D Code Podcast featuring electronics industry veteran Adrian Leal. Whether you???re just starting out in PCB manufacturing or yo...
Rev 2.8 - Sean Patterson
Rev 2.8 - Sean Patterson on AI - an excellent high level overview When Sean Patterson "finally" decided to try out AI for a personal project, he was blown away by the time he sa...
Rev 2.7 STAR Special - Dr. Adam & Mike Konrad
Special Edition of The D Code ??? Live from the SMTA Star Event We had the rare opportunity to sit down with Dr. Adam Klett of Kaizen and Mike Konrad at the SMTA Star event in K...
Rev 2.6 Yash Sutariya
The Reality of PCB Manufacturing with Yash Sutariya In this episode, we dive into the real challenges facing domestic PCB manufacturing with Yash from Saturn Electronics. We tal...
Rev 2.5 Dr. Zachariah Peterson
We sat down with Zach to explore everything from AI in PCB design to the reality of design reviews, miniaturization, and the impact of tariffs on manufacturing. ??????????? Zach...
Rev 2.4 - Stan Rothschild
From waste to wealth behind the scenes of metal reclaiming. Ever wondered how discarded solder dross transforms into high-purity metal? Tune in for the secrets! Stan's known as ...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 16- Jeff Leal
Jeff Leal from Axxon-Mycronic swings by the set to dispense some knowledge ???? An interesting talk unfolded as we discussed precision dispensing and coating solutions. The cast...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 15- Mike Konrad
The Podfather ???? Our friend Mike Konrad from Aqueous Technologies and the host of The Reliability Matters Podcast, takes an unfamiliar seat as a guest during IPC Apex 2025! Mi...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 14- Tim Kang
?????? ???It???s not about CPH???it???s about what you get out the door.??? At IPC APEX 2025, we sat down with Tim Kang from Hanwha to talk about next-gen automation, and let???...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 13- Jason Wahba
???? ???It???s not about borders???it???s about building together.??? Live from the IPC APEX 2025 show floor, we caught up with Jason Wahba of JW Corporation, who crossed the bo...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 12- Don Dennison
You don't last 30 years in this industry unless you do things right! ?? Don Dennison grabs the mic in a show floor interview with Elias , Sean , and Daniel at Apex 2025. Don is ...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 11- Jessica Molloy
"Nothing we design, nothing we make, is worth anything if no one buys it" Enter Jessica Molloy from Asteria Sales & Marketing ! We chat about two key points that may resonate wi...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 10- Denis Barbini
Who do you call when you need root cause analysis due to PCBA related failures? Your clean chemicals provide, naturally... Denis Barbini from ZESTRON Americas mans the interview...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 9- John Mitchell
Mr. IPC himself, John W Mitchell joined The D-Code Podcast at APEX 2025. Right off the bat, he flipped the script and started the interview asking questions of us. (We got our c...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 8- David Ly
How smart is your storage? Inovaxe extraordinaire David Ly joined us to talk about the solutions they have for the PCB assembly world. And let me tell you- They have a lot! ????...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 7- Gayle Towell
Gayle Towell brings the education. Seriously, between two (2!) Masters degrees, teaching, and scientific journalism, she is an explaining machine! If you are newer to surface mo...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 6- Phil Marcoux
The Father of Surface Mount Technology.... Let that sink in for a moment. Phil Marcoux was gracious enough to join Elias , Daniel , and Sean for an amazing conversation starting...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 5- Debbie Carboni
Daniel Stanphill friend, Debbie Carboni , joined us to talk about the science they are working on at KYZEN Corporation to help people in the PCBA space. Do you use IPA in your u...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 4- Don Jeka
Don Jeka Producer Paul here. This was a really fun one to witness. I get to see the guys geek out behind the scenes about SMT/PCBA technology frequently before and after recordi...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 3- Jake Benz
Sharks with laser beams and pizza cutters, what are we talking about here?? Jake Benz (AKA runner up in the Best Mustache in the EMS world) Joins Sean , Elias , Daniel to discus...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 2- Judy Warner
73% of Engineers are listening to Podcasts ???? Judy Warner dropped this nugget while chatting with Daniel , Elias , and Sean during hashtag#IPCAPEXEXPO2025 . Judy has been a gr...
IPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 1- Gene Weiner
Gene Weiner , the legend himself, takes some time to discuss current challenges and opportunities in supply chain management, sourcing, cost changes coming from trade agreement ...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 18- Jeremy Orbach
At least if you know how to use it, and that's what @Jeremy Orbach from @Omron is trying to help teach people. Don't turn your inspection equipment into just an expensive convey...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 17- David Kruidhof
D-Code veteran, and our network X-ray Guru, David K. sits down to talk all things X-rays! We discuss the X-ray applications within the PCBA space, and how the need for advanced ...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 16- Mark Mankoura
Our friend Mark Mankoura of AT&A joins us for a process related chat. We also discuss how EMS is often a generational trade, and how Mark has seized the opportunity his family's...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 15- Fraser Shaw
Watt a pleasure it was catching up with Fraser Shaw from Watt Laser ! Fraser joined The Cast at IPC Apex 2025 to chat stencil inspection, laser welding, and laser cutting. Watt'...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 14- Matt Argyris
We actually called Matthew Argyris at Europlacer in the middle of a pod recording (at like 10 pm his time) and perhaps even crazier he answered and agreed to join the podcast im...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 13- Jay Patel
Sean's fellow Michigander, Jay Patel of Amtech, joins the Cast at IPC Apex 2025. The conversation revolves heavily around Vapor Phase reflows and its benefits and applications. ...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 12- Eric Bruner
During the IPC APEX 2025 event, The D-Code Podcast hosted a compelling interview with Dr. Eric Bruner from Aculon, shedding light on the company's cutting-edge surface modificat...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 11- Timon Ruban
Timon Ruban joins The D-Code Podcast, the visionary founder behind Luminovo, a revolutionary platform transforming the electronics supply chain. He'll be diving deep into how Lu...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 10- Elias Malfavon Sr.
How many people active in the SMT world can say they produced products for solder paste deposition when the best available technology was screen printing, with an actual woven m...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 9- Megan Wendling
Megan, The Queen of Networking ?????? Megan Wendling's family history is intertwined with the origins of NEPCON. Today, she leads Megan Wendling Associates, a prominent PR and m...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 8- Professor Splice
Larry Welk (Professor Splice) was kind enough to stop by our recording booth and describe how his products help people in my shoes every day. We feel safe saying most people hav...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 7 - Justin Worden
???? What if your consumables supplier axed the middleman and rebooted an industry chapter? That???s Justin Worden???s game plan. Sat down with my buddy live at IPC APEX 2025 D-...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 6 - Nino Hardin
???? Imagine if BOM management was as easy as clicking ???Buy Now??? on Amazon. That???s not a dream anymore it???s what Nino Hardin and the team at Cofactr are making a reality...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 5 - Andrew Schuermann
This one is for you AI buffs out there! Andrew Schuermann talks why we should use AI to eliminate the dull, dirty, dangerous, and disappearing functions within our work days. Th...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 4 - John Vaughan
Domestic PCB manufacturing has taken a beating, but it is not dead! John Vaughan joins us on set at Apex to discuss all things PCBs and how they play a critical role in US Natio...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 3 - David Schild
The Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) It does have a nice ring to it for anyone in the industry. Also, if you live in the United States and use any electronic...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 2 - Michael Sivigny
???? ???We're the foxes in the henhouse.??? That???s how Michael Civigny from C-TAC described their role in the electronics manufacturing world???and honestly, it???s perfect. O...
IPC Apex Series, Day 1, Interview 1 - Chrys Shea
Welcome to The D Code: IPC APEX 2025 Edition! We kicked things off live from the show floor with none other than Chrys Shea and it was everything we hoped for. From miniaturizat...
Rev 2.3 - SPI Data Review with Jeremy Orbach
Are you wondering what insights you can get from an SPI? Have you been told about problems with "false calls" and difficulty getting boards to pass inspection? Wish you could id...
Rev 2.2 - The Art of Print Parameters (or Who Needs Board Supports?)
If you ever had questions about print parameters, we have an episode for you! While it does get specific to equipment both Daniel and Sean own at portions, this means you get to...
Rev 2.1 Ft. Robert Feranec
PCB Designer and YouTube sensation Robert Feranec, helps kick of Rev 2 of The D-Code Podcast in a BIG WAY! Along with Daniel, Elias, and Sean, Robert chronicles his journey from...
Rev 1.19 - Gratitude and a Look Ahead
This episode is short but sweet. Join Daniel, Elias, and Sean as they look back over 2024 and Rev 1 of The D-Code Podcast. Considering the whole gang (including Producer Paul!) ...
Rev. 1.18 Ft. Tony Kelbert
Join Daniel, Elias, and Sean as they discuss high-level #smt concepts with Tony Kelbert ranging from comparing and contrasting #3dprinting with laser etching to his favorite par...
Rev 1.17 (Ft. Bill Capen)
Back to back process conversations! Bill Capen from ??@honeywell?? has 37 years of experience, and it shows through this conversation. From the effects of solder paste selection...
Rev 1.16 (Ft. Chrys Shea)
Prepare to summit the peak of D-Code Podcast Entertainment! We've arrived, in that Chrys Shea honored us with her presence! For only being her 3rd appearance on a podcast, she s...
Rev 1.15 (David K, X-ray Special)
Successfully, it seems! In all seriousness, the whole crew learned a lot in this great conversation with David Kruidhof from Comet about how #smt only increases reliance on x-ra...
Rev 1.14 (SMTAI Series III)
Last of the current run of in-person episodes, The D-Code hosts wrap up a few more experiences in the Chicago area during #smtai. Daniel shares his experience in the #omronindus...
The D-Code - Rev 1.18 - Ft. Mike Konrad ('The Podfather')
Mike Konrad, Founder of Aqueous Technologies and host of the Reliability Matters Podcast ('The Podfather'), joins Elias, Sean, and Daniel to discuss cleaning, reliability, elect...
The D-Code - Rev 1.17 - Environmental Controls & Humidity in SMT
The crew dives into factory environmental control, dry-fog humidification, ESD mitigation, solder paste slump, and how seasonal weather swings affect real-world SMT production l...
The D-Code - Rev 1.16 - Ft. Bob Willis
Legendary SMT process engineer and defect analysis authority Bob Willis joins The D-Code to share decades of hands-on assembly troubleshooting, solder joint inspection insights,...
The D-Code - Rev 1.15 - Ft. Chrys Shea
Chrys Shea, President of Shea Engineering Services, joins the hosts to discuss stencil technology, nano-coatings, solder paste release physics, and practical SMT process optimiz...
The D-Code - Rev 1.14 - Ft. Phil Marcoux ('The Father of SMT')
Phil Marcoux, widely recognized as the 'Father of Surface Mount Technology,' shares the origin story of SMT, early pick-and-place and reflow breakthroughs, and where advanced pa...
The D-Code - Rev 1.11 - Live from SMTA International (Chicago)
Elias, Sean, Daniel, and Producer Paul record together in person at SMTA International 2024 in Chicago—recapping show-floor innovations, industry camaraderie, and their first li...
HOSTS WHO RUN REAL SHOPS
Three electronics manufacturing leaders covering stencils, bare-board PCB fabrication, and high-reliability SMT assembly — kept on the rails by Producer Paul.
The D-Code crew broadcasting live from their 20'×20' studio booth at SMTA International.
Elias Malfavon Jr.
President · Metal Etch Services, Inc.
San Marcos, CA & Metro Detroit, MI
Working his way up from the production floor through operations and sales management to become President of Metal Etch Services, Inc., Elias leads high-precision SMT stencil manufacturing across San Marcos, California and Metro Detroit, Michigan. A sought-after technical speaker across SMTA and the electronics assembly industry, he specializes in laser-cut SMT stencils, aperture design, nano-coatings, and solving complex solder paste printing challenges.
Sean Kincaid
President · K & F Electronics
Fraser, MI (Metro Detroit)
Sean leads K & F Electronics, a third-generation, family-owned circuit board design, bare-board fabrication, and turnkey PCBA company founded in 1972 (ISO 9001:2015, ITAR). With rare dual expertise in both bare-board copper/FR4 fabrication and high-mix SMT assembly, Sean is an outspoken champion for U.S. domestic electronics manufacturing, reshoring, and workforce development.
Daniel Stanphill
SMT Process Engineer · Aurora Boardworks
Aurora, NE
Starting on the shop floor as a pick-and-place machine operator ahead of a harsh Nebraska winter, Daniel rose through hands-on grit to become SMT Process Engineer, Sales Engineer, and Technology & Marketing Manager at Aurora Boardworks (formerly ISSI). Known across LinkedIn for his practical engineering videos, he bridges the gap between PCB designers and contract manufacturers.
Paul Stanphill
Executive Producer · “Producer Paul”
Lane County, OR
Daniel’s brother and a University of Oregon Chemistry graduate, Paul joined during Rev 1 and quickly became an indispensable fourth voice in the studio and on the trade-show floor. Alongside his career as a behavioral health administrative analyst, Paul orchestrates The D-Code’s Riverside studio production, show decks, audio/video editing, and audience Q&A segments.
INDUSTRY LEGENDS & INNOVATORS ON THE MIC
From the pioneers who invented Surface Mount Technology to the researchers, CEOs, and process engineers shaping tomorrow’s factory floor. Click any guest to filter their episodes.
THREE DAYS OF BOOTH.
A YEAR OF CONTENT.
Your booth is open for three days. Your episode never closes.
You are about to spend real money on a stand that gets torn down Thursday afternoon. We turn those same three days into something that keeps selling — an interview episode, a promo built around the one product you came to sell, and photos your team uses all year.
Our audience is process engineers, quality managers, buyers, and shop owners. The people who specify and approve what you sell. Everything we make is yours to repost, and it stays up permanently.
AT THE SHOW
Slot counts are hard limits. We cap interviews so the show stays watchable and your episode is not buried in a stack of twenty others.
NEW PRODUCT MINUTE
Ninety seconds on the show recap episode to announce one new product. You send the specs, we ask the questions, it airs.
BOOTH CRAWL
Three days, three hosts, three posts. Day one, one of us posts from your booth on LinkedIn. Day two, a different host. Day three, the third. Your booth also gets a 60–90 second segment in the floor-tour video, and the clip is delivered to you.
THE INTERVIEW
A full interview episode recorded live at the show and published everywhere we publish. Permanent, searchable, evergreen — plus two logo placements on the “Oh Snap” photo wall, where every photo taken goes out carrying your brand.
THE FULL DECODE ★
Everything in The Interview, plus a 60-second promo shot at your booth and posted from a host’s personal LinkedIn — our highest-reach account, not a brand page. We plan it on a call first, around one question: what are you here to sell?
YEAR ROUND
The trade show is three days. The podcast runs all year.
SEASON SPONSOR
Pre-roll and mid-roll on every episode we publish for six months, read by a host. Plus a logo on the channel art and a link in every set of show notes.
CASE STUDY EPISODE
You bring your customer on with you. We ask the questions. It plays as a story about a problem that got solved, not as an advertisement — which is exactly why people finish it.
RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT
A segment on who you are hiring and what it is actually like to work there, aimed at an audience made entirely of people who already do this job.
THE FINE PRINT, UNHIDDEN
Every package includes
- All assets except the interview delivered in 10 business days. Clips, thumbnails, stills, and copy your team can paste. The episode itself publishes on the show schedule.
- Permanent archive. Nothing expires, nothing comes down.
- Full reuse rights. Cut it, clip it, put it on your website.
- You are tagged in every post.
- No paid boost, ever. Every number above is organic.
What we need from you
- 15–20 minutes of someone who knows the product, not someone reading a script.
- A high-resolution logo. Vector preferred, PNG with transparency is fine.
- One clear answer to: what are you selling at this show?
- Engagement on LinkedIn. Our reach plus your reach is the whole equation.
- A willingness to have some fun while we talk about your products!
PITCH A GUEST, ASK A QUESTION, OR RESERVE A SLOT
Have a shop-floor troubleshooting question for our “Questions from the Audience” segment? Want to bring a technical guest on the show or reserve a sponsorship package? Reach out directly.
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