Gardien Podcast
Welcome to the Gardien Podcast on Buzzsprout! Hosted by Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw, our Podcast series explores many topics involving Electrical Test and Equipment. In each episode we take a topic and discuss our experiences and provide what we hope is very useful information to our Podcast viewers/listeners. We may talk about test issues, equipment availability or whatever hot topic we decide to explore. Periodically we also invite guest speakers to join us with their expertise and insights on the topic of the day. Thank you for coming by and taking a listen.
Episodes
23 episodes
Oursourcing PCB Services
Knowing your cost of quality is a prerequisite when deciding if Outsourcing is for you. Join Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw as they discuss outsourcing. Knowing your costs, meaningful investigation and plausible deliverables are all part of...
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28:20
Current Future of PCB Micro/Nanoelectronics
Today the challenge is to stay ahead. Period. Micro/Nanoelectronics are the wave of the future. Join Rick and Todd as they discuss the arena of Microelectronics. What are the challenges, and some solutions will be discussed. North America and E...
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26:31
Insulation Resistance, High Voltage, and HiPot
Understanding the differences between Insulation Resistance (IR) Testing, HiPot and High Voltage Testing can be confusing. In this Podcast, we discuss the differences. With a little commentary from AI Guy, we break down the mystery of these tes...
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Episode 21
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17:26
Electrical Testing of Passive Buried Components
Take a new look at Ohm’s Law and how it applies to everyday life along with explaining Buried Passive components, how to test them and testing solutions available right now. Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors are discussed and how they ...
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19:49
PCB Handling Equipment by Waxco
If you are looking for automation solutions for routine product handling to free up your employees for more important tasks, we have answers. Join Todd Kolmodin and Holger Kern as they discuss handling automation solutions from Waxco. Interleaf...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:45
PCB to Data (Reverse Engineering of a PCB)
Losing archived or obsoleted Photo Tools can be a challenge for legacy PCB designs. Fear not! Advances in technology allow the recovery of those lost data sets. Join Todd Kolmodin as he discusses Reverse Engineering using scanning and des...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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14:55
Outsourcing Invest or Delegate
Knowing your cost of quality is a prerequisite when deciding if Outsourcing is for you. Join Todd Kolmodin as he discusses outsourcing. Knowing your costs, meaningful investigation and plausible deliverables are all part of the decision-m...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:42
Measuring Inductance of a PCB
In this episode, join our hosts Rick and Todd as they discuss Inductance. Learn about coils, transformers and how they can be used in Printed Circuits. With today’s advancing technology, coils and transformers are being integrated into Pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:24
Testing PCB's in High or Low Volumes
Welcome to episode 15 in the Gardien Podcast Series. Join hosts Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw as they discuss High and Low volumes in Electrical Test. PCB volumes are categorized differently in the North Americas vs Asia. Rick ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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24:02
Electrical Test Leaning Pin and Dedicated Fixtures
In this episode, join our hosts Rick and Todd as they dive into fixturing, specifically Leaning Pin (Universal) and Dedicated (Wired) technology. Whether you are using Universal Grid with headed or featureless pins, this is the Podcast fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:43
Functional and Hybrid Test Fixtures
Welcome to episode 13 in the Gardien Podcast Series. Join host Todd Kolmodin and special guest Steven Reidman of the Gardien Colorado facility as they discuss Gardien’s approach to
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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20:55
PCB Sequential Lamination Testing, Trends and Techniques
Welcome to episode 12 in the Gardien Podcast Series. Join hosts Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw as they discuss Sequential Lamination as it applies to Electrical Te...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:49
4 Wire Kelvin Testing for PCBs
Welcome to episode 11 in the Gardien Podcast Series. Today, join Rick and Todd as they discuss the history of 4-Wire Kelvin and how it is used today. Barrel testing and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:36
Kaima Equipment Fixture Testers and AVI
In Episode 10 of the Gardien Podcast series, Todd Kolmodin welcomes guest speakers Holger Kern and Jason Posey to discuss the Kaima line of Fixture Testers and AVI (Automa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:29
Hipot, Insulation Resistance-IR and High Voltage Testing for PCBs
Join Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw for episode 9 in the Gardien Podcast Series. Today’s discussion involves Hipot (Dielectric) testing,
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:08
Building A Better Process
Back once again for episode 8, Rick and Todd pick up from episode 7 and go into more detail on process building. From the overall design view for space, HVAC, and other facilities, down to the individual space development, ergonomics, too...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:48
Process vs Work Instructions in Quality Assurance
Join Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw once again in episode 7 of the Gardien Podcast Series. This time Rick and Todd will talk about the differences between the overall Process vs Work Instructions. Whether you are building a bird house or de...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:39
Flying Probe Testing Equipment by Gardien
| Join Rick Meraw and special guest Holger Kern of Gardien Europe as Holger discusses the Flying Probe line of Flying Probe Testers manufactured by Gardien. Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:20
Test Point Assignment for an Unpopulated PCBs
Gardien’s episode 5 of their Podcast Series explores the foundation of how test points are assigned when testing unpopulated printed circuits (PCBs.) Join Rick and Todd as they discuss exactly what a test point is, what are mid-points are, how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:56
Understanding IPC-9252
Join Todd Kolmodin and Rick Meraw in episode 4 of the Gardien Podcast Series which explores the understanding of IPC-9252 Testing of Unpopulated Printed Wiring Boards or PCBs. In this Podcast you will leave understanding Performance Classes, Op...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:51
PCB Testing Equipment by Gardien
In episode 3 of the Gardien Podcast Series, Rick and Todd are joined by Jason Posey to discuss the options available for testing Printed Circuits from Gardien. Jason discusses PCB testing equipment
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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