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Written by: Daniel Scott Mitchell Farbod Moghaddam
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We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.2025 - The Next Byte Science
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  • 251. Michael Corr & Justin Sears on How Altium & Duro Are Fueling the Next Generation of Hardware Startups

    251. Michael Corr & Justin Sears on How Altium & Duro Are Fueling the Next Generation of Hardware Startups
    Sep 28 2026

    (00:00) The Evolution of Hardware Development
    (00:54) Breaking Down Silos in Hardware Teams
    (01:08) Introducing Michael Corr and Justin Sears
    (03:31) The Origin and Growth of Duro
    (06:11) Duro’s Move into the Mid-Market
    (11:06) Supply Chain Challenges During COVID
    (12:23) Expansion into Aerospace and the Altium Integration
    (17:17) Why Data Silos and the Digital Thread Matter
    (24:02) Benchmark Electronics and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
    (25:24) How Altium Supports Duro’s Growth
    (28:44) The API-First Approach and the Future of Engineering AI
    (34:31) Customer Stories and Platform Impact
    (41:27) Asteroid Mining and Space Technology
    (46:02) The Product Roadmap and Specialized AI Agents
    (01:01:35) The Rise of Small, Fast-Moving Hardware Startups

    This episode was brought to you by Altium. Altium Agile Teams connects design, procurement, and manufacturing teams in one collaborative platform. Watch the Benchmark Electronics case study mentioned in the episode to see how Benchmark uses the platform to collaborate across disciplines and locations.

    Learn more about Duro and its cloud-based product lifecycle management platform.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 250. MIT’s Injectable Mini Liver Could Save Thousands of Lives

    250. MIT’s Injectable Mini Liver Could Save Thousands of Lives
    Sep 1 2026

    This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to discover how additive manufacturing is revolutionizing cornea transplants.

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    23 mins
  • 249. Harvard’s Smartwatch Makes You Run Faster & Safer

    249. Harvard’s Smartwatch Makes You Run Faster & Safer
    Jul 21 2026

    This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to discover how modern engineering has revolutionized the construction and durability of wearable tech.

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    21 mins
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