Hardware Podcasts

Behind the Tech: Passion & Perseverance in Electronics Design

OnTrack · 9 Apr 2024 · 28m · Episode 261

What this episode covers

Ben Kitzinger, Producer and Director of Altium Stories, discusses the philosophy behind Altium's documentary-style video series, which focuses on the personal journeys and humanitarian impact of engineers rather than product promotion. He highlights specific stories, including Joe Grant hacker mindset, Light Matter's optical computing, and Project Vive's affordable assistive technology for people with cerebral palsy. Kitzinger explains how this approach aims to inspire electrical engineers and celebrate the real-world impact of electronics design.

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Light Matter
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Altium Stories, Project Vive, Altium Designer, Arduino
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Joe Grant, Patrick Shan, David Jennings

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