# EMC Testing in the Age of AI: Why Respins Aren't Going Away

- Show: [OnTrack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack)
- Published: 2026-06-16
- Length: 47m
- Episode: 345
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away
- Listen: https://podcast.altium.com/e/emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away/

## Summary

Andy Eadie, founder of Engentica and owner of EMC FastPass, explains why electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing pass rates often fall below 50% and argues against budgeting for inevitable respins. He demonstrates Engentica, an AI-powered design co-pilot that ingests schematics and layouts to run compliance-focused checks and answer natural language queries about design risks. Eadie discusses the limitations of fully generative AI in hardware design, noting that simulation remains essential for signal and power integrity, while his tool focuses on scaling domain expertise and catching predictable errors early.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=0) Introduction and Andy Eadie's Background
- [3:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=222) The Business of EMC Testing and Training
- [10:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=610) Misconceptions About EMC and Respins
- [15:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=924) Challenges for New Designers and Feedback Loops
- [22:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=1362) AI in Hardware Design and Simulation
- [28:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=1735) Demo: Engentica Design Co-Pilot
- [38:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-06-16-emc-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-why-respins-arent-going-away#t=2290) Integrating Custom Knowledge and Roadmap

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Engentica (product)
- EMC FastPass (company)
- Altium (company)
- Altium Designer (product)
- OpenRex (product)
- Robert Fernek (other)
- Worth Electronic (company)

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