# IPC at Electronica 24: AI in Manufacturing, Talent and Training with John Mitchell

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-12-12
- Length: 9m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell

## Summary

John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, discusses the intersection of AI, talent shortages, and training in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry at Electronica 2024. He argues that AI should act as an accelerant for new engineers by capturing tribal knowledge from retiring experts, rather than replacing human workers. Mitchell highlights how AI can personalize training by identifying specific skill gaps, drawing parallels to language learning apps and fast fashion supply chain optimization.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell#t=8) Introduction: John Mitchell and IPC at Electronica 2024
- [1:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell#t=63) AI as an Enhancer vs. Reduction Force in the European Market
- [3:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell#t=207) Capturing Tribal Knowledge and the Fast Fashion Analogy
- [4:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell#t=283) AI as an Accelerant for New Engineer Development
- [6:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-12-ipc-at-electronica-24-ai-in-manufacturing-talent-and-training-with-john-mitchell#t=382) Personalized AI Training and the Science of Learning

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- IPC (company)
- Electronica 2024 (other)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- Why Nations Fail (other)
- Make Me Fluent (other)
- Jumpspeak (other)

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- [Innovations in AI: Transforming the Electronics Industry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-02-21-innovations-in-ai-transforming-the-electronics-industry) (OnTrack)
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- [What to Expect at IPC APEX 2025: Standards, Innovation & Networking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-04-16-what-to-expect-at-ipc-apex-2025-standards-innovation-networking) (OnTrack)

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