Fresh PCB Concepts: Designing PCBs for Harsh Environments—Reliability Is Engineered Upstream
Elementary, Mr. Watson DFX—Basically a Basket of Crabs With Spreadsheets
Target Condition: When Design Outpaces Manufacturing
ACDi Expands PCB Design Team
September 26, 2017 | ACDiEstimated reading time: 1 minute
ACDi has hired PCB designer Charles (Chuck) Bird, just one month after hiring design engineer Priya Sherke. Bird was hired as a result of the growth of the electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) industries.
Bird joins ACDi with over 29 years of experience in the industry. The majority of his career has been with Hughes Network Systems, where he started as a technician and was promoted to Designer 2. He is a graduate of Penn Technical Institute as an Associate in Specialized Technology (Electronics), Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
"It's exciting to be part of the ACDi team," said Bird. "I believe my skills in PCB design, manufacturing and product management will be put to good use."
ACDi believes that its biggest differentiator is its people.
About ACDi
Based in Frederick, MD and Nashville, NC, ACDi is an integral resource to companies who need a trusted partner for dynamic electronics manufacturing, engineering and design expertise to successfully bring their electronic products to market. Our product engineering services, PCB layout, NPI, electronics manufacturing services, testing, systems integration and product lifecycle management solutions enable OEMs to focus on their business while we focus on product realization and optimization. ACDi clients gain a hands-on extension to their business as we turn their concepts into functional product. To learn more about ACDi, click here.
Share on:
Testimonial
"Our marketing partnership with I-Connect007 is already delivering. Just a day after our press release went live, we received a direct inquiry about our updated products!"
Rachael Temple - AlltematedSuggested Items
Mycronic Reports Record Net Sales in Q1 2026
04/24/2026 | Mycronic ABMycronic AB published its interim report for January to March 2026, delivering record-breaking results across key financial metrics despite a turbulent global environment.
MacDermid Alpha’s Ravi Bhatkal Elected Vice Chairman of INEMI Board of Directors
04/24/2026 | MacDermid AlphaMacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc, is pleased to announce that Dr. Ravi Bhatkal, Vice President of Strategy, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (INEMI).
AI Revolutionizing Electronics Manufacturing with Burkle
04/23/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOExplore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the electronics industry with Andy Turner, president and CEO of Burkle North America. Discover how AI is revolutionizing customer support, enhancing product development, and enabling scalable manufacturing solutions. Learn how Burkle leverages AI to optimize operations, improve customer satisfaction, and support entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals.
Global Electronics Association Expands Free Member Training Library with New Safety and Ergonomics Courses
04/23/2026 | Global Electronics AssociationThe Global Electronics Association today announced three new complimentary courses in safety and ergonomics, expanding its member training library to help manufacturers onboard workers faster and improve production performance.
Market Insights with Pluritec's Maurizio Bonati
04/23/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPONolan Johnson interviews Maurizio Bonati, VP of Sales at Pluritec, at APEX EXPO 2026. Bonati details Pluritec's three product divisions, covering a broad spectrum of PCB manufacturing. He discusses the current robust electronics market, driven by AI applications in Asia and technological investments in North America, while noting slower demand in Europe. The interview highlights key sectors like data centers, AI, and medical that benefit from advanced electronics.