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New Episode Now Available: Designing for Reality—CAM, Materials, and Imaging
March 14, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
A new episode of I-Connect007's podcast series, On the Line With..., is now available. This season, the podcast focuses on designing for reality in the electronics industry. In Episode 3, host Nolan Johnson talks to ASC Sunstone VP/Manager Matt Stevenson about what happens after CAM preparations are complete. Stevenson addresses the role of materials and stackup considerations and also walks listeners through what happens in the Imaging process.
This season of the podcast is all about the specifics that can affect your circuit board during the manufacturing process, including tips and tricks for optimizing design, fabrication, yields, and cost. The series is suitable for all skill levels and aims to provide valuable insights into the industry.
Listen to Episode 3 of On the Line With...ASC Sunstone: Designing for Reality now.
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