Show Notes
Rev 2.12 - Matthew "Argy" Argyris of Europlacer Loves Talking Screenprinting...and as you'll see, so do we! Welcome to the 4th uh that is FIRST try at getting Matt Argyris, famous inventor of the "Closed Loop Pressure Feedback System for Squeegee Pressure Microadjustment" (we are testing something, watch to find out), onto the podcast.For what it is worth, that is almost entirely Elias' fault. (Trust me on this one.)Oh yeah, the episode. Check out the chapter list below to get a better idea of the episode topics we "espouse":00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:32 Matt's Journey into Screen Printing04:04 Evolution of Screen Printing Technology06:23 Exploring the Placement Side of PCB Assembly09:20 Continuous Learning in Screen Printing11:07 Q from Last Episode: Printing Flux Only?12:37 Innovations in PCB Manufacturing14:42 Equipment Maintaining Accuracy Over Time17:08 PSA 01005s are small, folks17:41 Comparing Old and New Screen Printing Technologies20:39 AI FACT Matt Argyris Invented Closed Loop Squeegee Pressure Feedback Mechanism24:15 Field Experiences and Troubleshooting28:19 The Customers Improve The Product31:46 Tell The Expert How It Really Is Though35:07 Vocabulary: Sean's Favorite Word (After Lexicon)36:24 Jet Printing: The Future of Manufacturing?39:59 The Role of Stencils in Modern Printing44:31 Long Board Printing: Challenges and Innovations46:07 Long Board Stencil & Reflow Strategies49:52 Industry Extremes: Small vs. Large PCB Designs51:40 Let's Get Sean On Board53:15 Matt - A Lifeline in Times of Need53:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections#pcba #smtstencil #screenprinter #electronicsmanufacturing #01005
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