PCEA, SMTA Capital Chapter Sponsoring Design for Sourcing Webinar
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – APRIL 9, 2026 – PCEA in conjunction with the SMTA Capital Chapter will starting in April present a two-part two-hour webinar on sourcing strategies for PCB designers and design engineers. The webinar, “Design for Sourcing,” will be presented by supply chain expert Ed Dodd, vice president of government and defense for Cofactr.
This webinar takes place in two one-hour sessions starting at 1 p.m. EDT on April 21 and May 5.
In these sessions, Dodd will share knowledge and tools necessary to proactively design out supply-chain risks during component selection. Attendees will learn about the current landscape of supply chain vulnerabilities, the principles of design for sourcing, and practical strategies to ensure continuity and reliability in their electronic designs.
Dodd has spent decades creating supply chain optimization strategies in the defense, aerospace and automotive segments. Prior to joining Cofactr, he served as director of US Army Programs at Ansys, where he advocated for physics-based digital thread and automated analysis from part to mission. At DfR Solutions, he consulted across automotive and aerospace industries on various electronics reliability challenges.
Attendees will gain the information they need to make informed decisions that safeguard their projects against disruptions and contribute to a more robust supply chain ecosystem.
For more information or to register,click here.
