PCEA and JITX to Hold PCB Design Community Meetup at PCB West 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The printed circuit board design industry’s first meetup will take place Oct. 9 at the PCB West exhibition. The event will feature networking and a special panel on generative AI and will be held at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center following the close of the exhibition that day.

The meetup, which is sponsored by PCEA and JITX, is an opportunity to discuss the latest trends, best practices and solutions for using generative AI in hardware design with like-minded professionals in a relaxed and informal setting. The get-together features a period of networking followed by a short panel discussion and will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

“In the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie, PCEA and JITX are thrilled to invite all registrants of PCB West to an evening of insightful conversations and networking at our inaugural PCB Design Community Meetup,” said Mike Buetow, president, PCEA. “Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your design career, our larger aim is to put the fun back into learning about our profession.”

“We’re excited to establish a new community for PCB designers in partnership with PCEA. Today, there’s exploding interest in electronics design, especially as we work to reshore hardware manufacturing and engineering. However, we’re missing the common ground for new and experienced designers to network,” said Duncan Haldane, CEO of JITX. “We’re in a golden age of computer architecture and AI, and we designers can benefit if we can pull in a focused set of tools and resources that truly benefit experienced designers, while also attracting the next generation of engineers.”

Attendance is free for all badged registrants of PCB West. To register for a free badge for PCB West, visit pcbwest.com.

AI in Electronics Free Panel Discussion at PCB West

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – A special free panel session on AI in Electronics will take place at the PCB West technical conference this month at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center.

The discussion will give a snapshot of the current industry status regarding the use of artificial intelligence, what’s feasible, and the expected timeline for implementation, offered straight from companies that are driving the technology.

The panel will be moderated by Phil Marcoux, an electronics industry expert with over 50 years of experience, and will take place Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Panelists include: Tomide Adesanmi of Circuit Mind, Matthew Leary of Newgrange Design, AI expert Reddy Mallidi, Kyle Miller, Ph.D., of Zuken, and Timon Ruban of Luminovo.

“AI is coming to a design or assembly tool near you,” said Marcoux. “Will it take your job OR make you a superstar? Join us in a free session on Oct. 9 with experts who can shed light on what’s happening in AI for electronics.” 

The panel will also discuss the new PCEA Roadmap for AI for Electronics.