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Hardware Is Forever is your source for the expert insights, ideas and innovations you need to do more in the electronics manufacturing industry. From optimization to operations, join us as we put the pieces together for a better approach to manufacturing.
Amtech hosts Hardware Is Forever, a business show with 55 episodes published.
Jason Kridner, founder of BeagleBoard.org, and Andrew McPherson, cofounder of Bela and professor at Imperial College London, build the platforms that other hardware companies build on. Jason started Beagle inside Texas I
Jason Kridner, founder of BeagleBoard.org, and Andrew McPherson, cofounder of Bela and professor at Imperial College London, build the platforms that other hardware companies build on. Jason started Beagle inside Texas I
Coordination is where strategy either works or falls apart. You can have strong people, good intentions, even the right answers. Without alignment, none of it holds. In this episode, we break down coordination games in g
In game theory, commitment devices are strategic constraints that limit future options to make present intentions more credible. They shape behavior, signal seriousness, and shift how others respond. In this episode, we
The Apple Manufacturing Academy is focused on fundamentals. That’s what makes it such a meaningful opportunity for Amtech, selected as one of just a few organizations to participate in this groundbreaking program in part
When systems break down in manufacturing, it’s easy to blame the machine, the software, or the spec. What’s harder to face is when failure starts upstream, inside the team dynamics, cultural norms, and delivery expectati
Every decision a leader makes sends a signal...about priorities, credibility, and direction. And not making a decision is also a decision. It sends a signal too. In this conversation, Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares how he’s
AI adoption in manufacturing only matters if it solves real problems. In this episode, Amtech CEO Jay Patel talks with Everett Frank, founder and CEO of SnapChip , an AI-powered copilot for electronic component sourcing.
A machine goes down. A product ships late. A customer gets frustrated. These are easy problems to spot. What’s harder - and probably more important - is seeing what caused them in the first place. In this episode, Amtech
The prisoner’s dilemma is one of the most famous concepts in game theory: two players must decide whether to act in self-interest or trust each other. In business, we face the same choice every day. Do you squeeze your p
Game theory is the study of how people and organizations make decisions when outcomes depend on what others do. In this episode, we explore how that concept applies to business and manufacturing. Whether it’s pricing str
In high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, documentation directly affects performance. Engineering drawings and BOMs serve as production tools, not background files. If they’re unclear or inaccurate, they slow teams down and
Supply chain decisions don’t just shape what gets built. They shape how long it lasts, how fast it ships, and whether it even works. In high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, you don’t have leverage with suppliers. So you n
Automation in HMLV manufacturing isn’t a question of if - it's how much, when, and why. In this episode, Jay Patel, CEO at Amtech, explores how automation can reduce waste, improve yield, and streamline operations, but o
Quality in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing is a moving target. With shifting product types, changing requirements, and limited repetition, traditional approaches to quality control often just don't work. In this episo
In high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, changeover time is the silent killer. It sneaks in between builds, eats up capacity, and turns opportunity into waste. But what if reducing downtime wasn’t just about equipment or t
In high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, there's no margin for waste and no time for guesswork. Doing it right means rethinking what digital transformation looks like as a practical, necessary evolution for staying competi
High-mix, low-volume manufacturing doesn’t forgive inefficiency. Every job is unique, and there’s no second chance to make it profitable. That’s why lean thinking isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this episode, we explor
The ability to be agile in manufacturing is necessary in high-mix, low-volume environments. In this episode, Jay Patel, CEO of Amtech, returns to explain what agility really means on the shop floor and at the leadership
Mass production has shaped the manufacturing industry for decades, but High Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) production offers a smarter approach as businesses increasingly need flexibility, customization, and precision. In this e
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