Join Seve (founder at tscircuit) and Matt (founder at atopile) for a no-fluff conversation about the future of electronics design. In this episode, the founders dive deep into:
Why designing PCBs with code is better than legacy schematic tools
How Chinese factories like JLCPCB dominate with software automation
The hidden costs of tariffs — and why they don’t actually help US manufacturing
Why open-source hardware and standards like ODB++ and IPC are a mess
Real talk on US vs. Chinese PCB fabs, and what needs to change
Whether you're a hardware engineer, startup founder, or just curious about how electronics are made, this episode is packed with firsthand insights, rants, and laughs.
Bonus topics:
Automating your business taxes with AI
What “open source” really means in 2025
The surprisingly painful experience of launching a landing page
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