Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jon Barrett, Managing Editor at Electronic Sourcing, as he shares his 40 years of experience in the electronics industry. Discover how artificial intelligence, robotics, and Industry 4.0 are revolutionizing manufacturing and supply chain management in ways we never imagined possible.
In this episode of the CTRL+,Listen Podcast Jon reveals fascinating trends reshaping the electronics sector, from AI-powered circuit design tools that can create prototypes from simple descriptions to autonomous maintenance robots wandering factory floors.
Learn about the circular economy's impact on manufacturing, the rise of product-as-a-service business models, and how digital twins are transforming industrial processes. Whether you're in electronics procurement, manufacturing, or just curious about the future of industry, this conversation offers valuable insights into where technology is heading.
⚙️ Resources from this episode:
- Jon on Electronnics Sourcing's Site: electronics-sourcing.com/jon-barrett
- Jon's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/engineering-software-publishing/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Jon's background
2:03 Current trends in electronics supply chain
5:27 AI revolution in circuit design and manufacturing
21:02 Manufacturing trends and circular economy
30:05 Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
34:18 Subscription-based business models
38:41 Wrap-up and contact information
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jon Barrett, Managing Editor at Electronic Sourcing, as he shares his 40 years of experience in the electronics industry. Discover how artificial intelligence, robotics, and Industry 4.0 are revolutionizing manufacturing and supply chain management in ways we never imagined possible.
In this episode of the CTRL+,Listen Podcast Jon reveals fascinating trends reshaping the electronics sector, from AI-powered circuit design tools that can create prototypes from simple descriptions to autonomous maintenance robots wandering factory floors.
Learn about the circular economy's impact on manufacturing, the rise of product-as-a-service business models, and how digital twins are transforming industrial processes. Whether you're in electronics procurement, manufacturing, or just curious about the future of industry, this conversation offers valuable insights into where technology is heading.
⚙️ Resources from this episode:
- Jon on Electronnics Sourcing's Site: electronics-sourcing.com/jon-barrett
- Jon's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/engineering-software-publishing/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk
✨ Don't Miss Out: Subscribe to our channel for more electronics, supply chain, and industry content: youtube.com/@Octopart?sub_confirmation=1
⚙️ Browse Octopart for Parts & Tech News: octopart.com
⚙️ TikTok: tiktok.com/@octopart_official
⚙️ Instagram: instagram.com/octopart
#ElectronicsIndustry #Industry40 #ManufacturingTrends
0:00 Intro
0:22 Jon's background
2:03 Current trends in electronics supply chain
5:27 AI revolution in circuit design and manufacturing
21:02 Manufacturing trends and circular economy
30:05 Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
34:18 Subscription-based business models
38:41 Wrap-up and contact information
