In this conversation, David Schild, the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), discusses the current state of PCB manufacturing in the U.S., the importance of national security for the industry, and the challenges posed by foreign dominance in the market. He emphasizes the importance of reshoring manufacturing capabilities and the intersection of industrial policy and national security. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI for hardware engineering jobs and the growth of PCBAA as an organization advocating for the PCB ecosystem.

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In this conversation, Judy Warner and David Schild discuss the latest developments in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry, focusing on the importance of a robust domestic supply chain, membership growth in the PCBAA, and efforts to support manufacturing here in the States. They highlight the significance of recent engagements with the decision maker on the Hill and the need for collaboration across the industry to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain for microelectronics.

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