After a long break (and a few listener wellness checks!), Chris and Melissa return to catch up on what’s kept them busy and share some updates from around the industry. Then, they dive into this episode’s big topic: who’s responsible for the inevitable fallout when it comes to quick-turn PCB assembly?Topics include:Catching up after six months of growth, hiring, and trainingAndrew Seddon’s appearance on The Amp Hour — and how it ties back to the origins of this podcastIPC’s rebrand to the Global Electronics AssociationThe ongoing saga of stuck parts in tubes (a.k.a. “Stick It Up Your Tube”)Quick-turn fallout:Why some customers expect and accept a small percentage of failuresWhy others demand 100% working boardsHow assembly shops handle each scenario (good, bad, and ugly approaches)Practical tips for managing fallout: thermal cycling, batch troubleshooting, and respectful customer–assembler relationshipsPet Peeve of the Week: LinkedIn (and why it feels so weird)Links & ResourcesAndrew Seddon on The Amp Hour: CircuitHub 12 Years LaterIPC rebrand: Global Electronics Association announcementLinkedIn post – stuck part in a tubeLinkedIn post – sustainability rantpickplacepodcast.com

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