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Inspiring Future Innovators with Engaging Learning, Practical Kits, and Expert Advice

Welcome to MichaelPazoga.com — a beginner‑friendly introduction to electrical and electronics theory, along with safe electronic assembly practices. I’m Michael, a retired electronics professional with decades of experience. My goal is to teach the fundamentals simply, safely, and correctly.

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Educational Hands-On Functional Soldering Kit

A high‑quality functional electronics assembly kit developed specifically for academic environments.

​STEM Opens Doors and Builds the Bridge to a Better Life

Technical skills give people the freedom to move, adapt, and build better futures wherever opportunity exists.
STEM BUILDS BRIDGES
STEM education doesn’t just teach math or engineering — it creates mobility. Around the world, people with strong STEM skills can move between industries, countries, and economic conditions with far more freedom than those tied to a single trade or local job market. Whether someone grows up in a major city or a rural village, STEM capability opens pathways to greener pastures: better jobs, higher wages, global opportunities, and the ability to build a stable life anywhere on the planet. In a world defined by technology, STEM isn’t just a career path — it’s a passport to a better future.
Foreign Workers Filling U.S. STEM Jobs in the Millions Amid an Ever-Growing Domestic Shortage of Qualified Workers
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U.S. Engineers make up 1 in 200 workers today — but with only 1 in 3,000 new students entering the field each year, without renewed interest in STEM, the U.S. faces an ever-growing shortage of engineering talent needed to support and develop the technologies that powers modern life.

The STEM Investment Flow Chart

Invest, Educate, Train, Design, Build, and Dominate
Invest in Manufacturing Capability
Build and modernize your own production infrastructure
Expand STEM Education
Strengthen the talent pipeline and technical capability
Train and Upskill Your Workforce
Develop hands‑on expertise and know-how
Design Your Own Products
Innovate from within — own your technology
Manufacture World‑Class Products
Produce with precision, quality, and scalability
Dominate Global Markets
Sell what you design and build —
transform competitors into sales agents for your products

Asia Is Building the Future

STEM talent, manufacturing power, infrastructure, and long‑term planning are driving a new era of global leadership for the 21st century.

Asia’s rise isn’t an accident — it’s the result of decades of consistent investment in education, engineering, and large‑scale manufacturing. Across the region, countries have treated STEM capability, infrastructure, and long‑term planning as national priorities, not optional goals. While much of the world is distracted by self‑made and self‑inflicted crises and external commitments, Asia has focused inward, building the talent, factories, and systems that will define the next century of innovation.

Asia Dominates Global Electronics Manufacturing

90% of all electronic components are produced in Asia —
with passive parts reaching 98%.

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​​Breakdown by Component Type

  • Semiconductors (chips): ~75–80% made in Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, China).

  • Memory chips: ~90% from South Korea and Taiwan.

  • Passive components (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, connectors): ~95–98% from China and Southeast Asia.

  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs): ~90% manufactured in China.

  • Sensors & precision parts: ~70–80% from Japan and Singapore.

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5 Star Recommendation:

JLCPCB Your One-Stop STEM Prototyping Powerhouse!

For anyone teaching, learning, or tinkering in STEM — from circuits and microcontrollers to robotics, enclosures, and mechanical parts — JLCPCB is hands-down the best bang-for-buck service out there.

They deliver world-class quality at bargain-basement prices:

  • Professional PCBs starting at just $2

  • Full PCBA (assembly) with a massive in-stock parts library

  • High-precision 3D printing (SLA, MJF, SLS, FDM & more) for custom enclosures and prototypes from ~$1

  • CNC machining for strong metal/plastic parts when you need durability beyond 3D prints

 

As a hobbyist and a professional manufacturing engineer, JLCPCB is the way to go from breadboard experiments to polished, functional projects without spending a fortune. Exceptional customer service, fast turnarounds, reliable results, and seamless integration across services make it a true maker's dream for: flawless circuit boards, beautiful 3D prints/machined parts, and unbeatable value.

Ready to bring your STEM ideas to life? Check out jlcpcb.com (and their sister sites like jlc3dp.com for 3D and jlccnc.com for machining) — highly recommended!​​

Why I Choose JLCPCB to Fabricate My Circuit Boards

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Hong Kong is the center of the global PCB industry, and JLCPCB stands unmatched in capability, price, and quality. As a retired U.S. electronics manufacturing engineer, I’ve spent decades mastering every aspect of circuit boards — from development to fabrication and population. That’s why I trust the premier fab in the world to prototype and produce my circuit boards. To me, JLCPCB’s work isn’t ordinary; it’s flawless electronic modern art that consistently meets my highest expectations.

STEM-Inspired Graphic's Coming 2026!

Stay tuned for unique, creative designs that celebrate your passion for science,

technology, engineering, and math—coming soon!

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