Successfully, it seems! In all seriousness, the whole crew learned a lot in this great conversation with David Kruidhof from Comet about how #smt only increases reliance on x-ray as size of components decreases. While the conversation flows and the group has fun as usual, this episode is more question and answer as David shares his impressive knowledge.

Don't bow out early, or you'll miss David's great summary of how different commonly used metals and materials show up in x-rays and how miniaturization is even impacting the creators of advanced imaging systems.

Last of the current run of in-person episodes, The D-Code hosts wrap up a few more experiences in the Chicago area during #smtai. Daniel shares his experience in the #omronindustrialautomation Demo Lab - check out a virtual tour halfway down this page: automation.omron.com/en/us/support/automation-centers Sean describes some of what his #spi and #aoi machines are capable of doing, whether he is currently implementing each feature or not. Elias is also present.

The cast is back again in its second episode of a three part SMTAI special series!

In this episode we drill down on PCBs as Sean shares his PCB fab factory tour.

Enjoy the banter and stay tuned for part three!