Hardware Is Forever

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 episode, we explore what HMLV means and why it’s becoming essential across industries, from aerospace to medical devices to advanced electronics. Amtech CEO Jay Pa

Every business wants to improve in some way. But real progress doesn’t happen overnight. The process of Kaizen is continuous improvement through small, consistent changes. Instead of trying to overhaul everything at once, Kaizen builds momentum step by step, making efficiency and growth sustainable. In this episode, Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares why Kaizen is a mindset that keeps c

When production is based on forecasts instead of real demand, waste piles up, inventory lingers, and businesses lose agility. That’s the problem with a push system—it assumes rather than adapts. In this episode, we explore how a pull system in Lean Manufacturing flips the script, ensuring production happens only when needed, reducing waste, and keeping work flowing smoothly. Am

Most of us have systems or processes in place that worked years ago but haven't kept pace with how we do things today. Or are habits or "just the way it's done around here." When systems evolve out of habit rather than intention, inefficiencies creep in and slow everything down. This episode explores another core principle of Lean Manufacturing: creating flow. Amtech CEO Jay Patel

Your value stream is the series of steps required to deliver your product or service to your customer, and it's at the heart of creating efficiency and the value promises of Lean Manufacturing. In this episode, Amtech CEO Jay Patel joins us to explore the essential process of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and explains how it transforms operations by revealing waste and refining workfl

When you think of Lean Manufacturing, efficiency and waste reduction probably come to mind. But at its core, Lean is focusing on what customers value most, even when they can’t articulate it themselves. In this episode, we continue our discussion on Lean and explore how understanding customer value shapes every decision in the Lean process. Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares insights on

When waste goes unchecked, value is lost, and opportunities slip away. In this first episode of our new series on Lean Manufacturing, Amtech CEO Jay Patel introduces the principles of Lean and how they drive efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We discuss the importance of identifying value from the customer’s perspective and share insights on the five core principl

Jesse Beeker, founder of TWIG Power, and Amtech CEO Jay Patel join us to discuss TWIG’s evolution from a garage startup to a leader in light electric powertrains. They share insights into the challenges of hardware development, the value of collaboration, and how the right approach to design can drive success. Jesse shares how TWIG’s modular approach and early collaboration wit

When decision-making is limited to a few voices, mistakes multiply and progress stalls. In this final episode of our series on Deming’s 14 Points of Management, we explore his 14th Point and why involving everyone in the organization is key to reducing risks and making bold moves. Amtech CEO Jay Patel explains how engaging every team member leads to smarter decisions, creates inn

When industries evolve, companies that don’t keep learning get left behind. Think of how quickly AI is reshaping countless fields—if your team isn’t continuously learning, you risk being outpaced by competitors adapting faster. In this episode, we explore Deming’s 13th point, focusing on embedding education and self-improvement into the core of your business. Amtech CEO Jay