Hardware Podcasts

Bonus - That SCOOP Show Productronica Preview - Harald Eppinger of Koh Young Europe

EMS@C-LEVEL · 28 Oct 2021 · 12m

What this episode covers

Harald Eppinger, General Manager of Koh Young Europe, discusses the company's strategy and market outlook ahead of the Productronica trade show. He highlights the growing demand for specialized inspection technologies in semiconductors and electromobility, driven by component shortages and supply chain reshoring trends in Europe. Eppinger emphasizes Koh Young's shift toward unifying inspection data across the factory floor and expanding its product portfolio to meet diverse customer needs.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Koh Young
Products
Neptune, Meister series, Key Smart World
Also
Productronica

Related episodes from other shows

Other shows on the same ground, closest first.

  • The Amp Hour · 58m

    Return of the Trade Show Jedi

    Dave Jones of EEVBlog discusses the return to electronics trade shows, highlighting the surge in manufacturing equipment and the importance of automated test jigs for production quality. Paul Gammell covers Ant Micro's open-source Snapdragon 845 baseboard design in KiCad, the critical shortage of engineers in Australia, and Mercedes' new legal liability for its Drive Pilot system. The hosts also touch on AgTech challenges and the potential of Thread protocol for Bluetooth sensors.

    Manufacturing partners & offshoringTest & measurement
    6 chapters

  • The Amp Hour · 1h 04m

    Olive-a The World

    Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the frustration of identifying unmarked SMD components, the upcoming release of Tektronix's new tablet-style oscilloscope, and the challenges of designing for manufacturing with FreeCAD. They also debate the viability of hydrogen vehicles versus electric construction equipment and touch on the complexities of global chip supply chains.

    Debugging & failure analysisTest & measurement
    10 chapters

  • The Amp Hour · 1h 06m

    Trade Show or Conference?

    Chris Gammell of Golioth returns from Embedded World and discusses the state of electronics trade shows, contrasting the engineer-focused Embedded World with the sales-heavy Electronica and the high-speed PCB focus of DesignCon. Dave Jones and Gammell debate the viability of organizing industry events, the decline of US-based conferences, and the enduring value of physical browsing compared to webinars. They also cover the Raspberry Pi Pico W's programmable I/O features, the impact of component shortages on brand loyalty, and the closure of Zachtronics.

    Design for manufacturing & NPIMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    8 chapters

  • Manufacturing Happy Hour · 55m

    271: Preparing Manufacturers for the Semiconductor Boom: Insights from SEMICON West and Beyond

    Danielle Collins of HARTING Technology Group and Jeff Miller of Rockwell Automation explain that the semiconductor industry is reshaping itself through the localization of manufacturing and the globalization of R&D, driven by AI demand and national security concerns. Anuj Mahendru of Rockwell Automation details how legacy fabs are overcoming material movement challenges in converted spaces, while new digital fabs prioritize cybersecurity and sustainability. The guests emphasize that successful suppliers must speak the language of operational data and partner closely with risk-averse chipmakers to navigate the industry's complexity.

    Manufacturing partners & offshoringScaling production
    9 chapters

  • Embedded.fm · 1h 03m

    360: Cats Love It!

    Ben Hest of Digi-Key discusses the company's massive warehouse operations, logistics, and the current semiconductor shortage. He explains how Digi-Key manages inventory for both hobbyists and large enterprises, the challenges of part allocation, and the transition from physical catalogs to digital tools like the BOM Manager and TechForum. Hest also highlights new components like the Raspberry Pi Pico and Parallax Propeller 2, and offers advice on navigating supply chain constraints.

    Sourcing & supply chainLogistics & fulfilment
    6 chapters

The summary, chapters and topics are generated from the episode’s audio by this directory, not written by EMS@C-LEVEL. The episode itself belongs to its publisher.