Episodes

  • #101 | Interview with Tudor Williams, Filtronic

    #101 | Interview with Tudor Williams, Filtronic
    Oct 23 2024
    For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan speaks to Tudor Williams the CTO of Filtronic plc. Tudor has many years of experience of the semiconductor industry, after graduating from Swansea University in 2003 he completed a PhD in RF Engineering at Cardiff University, he then started his career as a MMIC design engineer in the aerospace industry, progressing through various roles until arriving at Filtronic in 2021.

    Filtronic is a leader in the field of RF microwave and mmWave electronics systems, designing and supplying highly specialised semiconductor devices and hybrid electronics assemblies for applications like satellite communications and radar. The company has a range of standard products and works with customers on customised solutions.

    The episode focuses on the applications of Gallium Nitride or GaN devices in aerospace and automotive like radar systems and traction inverters.

    Filtronic corporate website: https://filtronic.com/

    Tudor Williams LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tudor-williams-545a0033/

    How to get in touch with Ryan:

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    52 mins
  • #100 | Is it all over?

    #100 | Is it all over?
    Sep 18 2024
    Episode 100 special edition! Ryan talks to himself, but is it all over?

    To find out more listen to this episode!

    Links:
    "In the company of Mavericks" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RzaFZGssnk

    Transense Technologies plc: https://www.transense.com/

    Turntide Technologies (fka AVID Technology): https://turntide.com/

    How to get in touch with Ryan:

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    45 mins
  • #99 | Interview with Rob Nash, Petalite

    #99 | Interview with Rob Nash, Petalite
    Aug 6 2024
    For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan Maughan speaks to Rob Nash the Chief Technology Officer of Petalite.

    Rob is a Veteran of the high performance automotive world, having previously worked at Continental Engineering Services, which was formerly Zytek Automotive. He is a visionary pioneering engineer who has set records and industry firsts across automotive, F1, Formula E and automotive electrification sectors.

    Petalite is a startup business based in Birmingham, UK, that has developed an innovative new approach to electrical power converter design, an essential building block of battery chargers and DCDC converters that are used in electric vehicles, as well as grid connected power conversion equipment. Ryan and Rob discuss his career history and highlights and the Petalite technology and business direction.

    If you are involved in power electronics then this podcast is a must listen.

    Find out more about Petalite: https://www.petalite.io/

    Rob Nash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nash-80802526/

    How to get in touch with Ryan:
    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    47 mins
  • #98 | Interview with Rob Wesley, Boeing

    #98 | Interview with Rob Wesley, Boeing
    May 15 2024
    Wow things have been busy for the eTech49 team these last few months, so this is the first podcast in a little while. Have no fear more are on the way though!

    For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Rob Wesley who is a Supplier Program Manager at Boeing and an expert in the field of autonomous aircraft, they talk about the latest developments in autonomous and electrified aircraft, manned and unmanned.

    This is a sector that is booming at present as people look to innovate with UAV's for different roles in the civilian and defence space.

    In addition to his day job Rob is also very active with his own newsletter and podcast channel, Robs newsletter, podcast and LinkedIn:

    Autonomous Platforms of the Future - https://autonomousplatformsofthefuture.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    Brothers in Aerospace and Defense - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-in-aerospace-and-defense/id1734257401

    Robert Wesley, MBA, PMP LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wesley-mba-pmp

    How to get in touch with Ryan:
    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    46 mins
  • #97 | Interview, Robert Brehm, FLEXeCHARGE

    #97 | Interview, Robert Brehm, FLEXeCHARGE
    Mar 26 2024
    For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Robert Brehm, the founder and CTO of FLEXeCHARGE.

    Robert explains what led him to start FLEXeCharge and the businesses journey into one of the leading charge point energy and power management providers for Charge Point Operators (CPO) and Charging Solution Providers (CSP). Helping CPO's and CSP's get more from less!

    Ryan and Robert discuss the FLEXeCHARGE technology and how the company has developed its technology and its route to market.

    If you are involved in the development and deployment of large scale charging solutions and microgrids then this podcast is for you!

    Robert Brehm Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brehm-0aba47a9/
    FLEXeCHARGE corporate website: https://www.flexecharge.com/

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    55 mins
  • #96 | Interview, Lars Stegmann, Cap-XX

    #96 | Interview, Lars Stegmann, Cap-XX
    Jan 24 2024
    For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Lars Stegmann, CEO of supercapacitor technology developer Cap-XX.

    Lars explains what a supercapacitor is and where they might be used, in applications from off-highway machinery energy storage to aerospace.

    Ryan and Lars discuss the technology and also Cap-XX as a business, how the company has developed its technology and its route to market.

    If you have ever wondered what makes a supercapacitor super and where they are used then check this episode out!

    Lars Stegmann Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-stegmann-82909061/

    Cap-XX Corporate Website: https://www.cap-xx.com/

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    34 mins
  • #95 | Interview, Daan Moreels and Peter Leijnen, Magnax

    #95 | Interview, Daan Moreels and Peter Leijnen, Magnax
    Dec 6 2023
    For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Daan Moreels and Peter Leijnen, from the axial flux motor technology business Magnax.

    Daan and Peter tell Ryan about their journey and how they came to launch Magnax and be workign together.

    They go onto discuss axial flux motor technology and what they have been developing in this area.

    If you are interested in motor development, or what all the fuss is around axial flux motors check this episode out!

    Daan Moreels Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanmoreels/

    Peter Leijnen Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-leijnen-1970a0296/

    Magnax corporate website: https://www.magnax.com/

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    47 mins
  • #94 | Interview, Noah Gedrimas, VP Strategy, GPR

    #94 | Interview, Noah Gedrimas, VP Strategy, GPR
    Nov 27 2023
    For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan Maughan speaks to Noah Gedrimas from GPR, GPD have been pioneering a new technology for the localisation of autonomous vehicles and machinery using Ground Penetrating Radar.

    Noah and Ryan discuss his background and what attracted him to work in the autonomous vehicle sensor technology space and then go on to discuss the GPR technology.

    If you are involved in the development of autonomous vehicle systems this episode is a must!

    Noah Gedrimas Linkedin profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-gedrimas-14307960/

    GPR corporate website: https://gpr.com/

    eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

    Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

    Ryan Maughan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/acexryan
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    41 mins