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Open Source Hardware Is the Foundation Closed-Source Shops Are Built On
May 7, 2026
29m 11s
Coordination Game Theory in Business: Why Alignment Beats Optimization
Mar 19, 2026
14m 07s
Commitment Devices in Game Theory: Burn the Ships, Win the Market
Feb 12, 2026
19m 04s
Inside the Apple Manufacturing Academy: What Amtech Is Learning From the Experts
Dec 24, 2025
27m 54s
The Culture Behind the Code Part 1: Inside the Human Systems of Manufacturing
Dec 17, 2025
24m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/26 | Open Source Hardware Is the Foundation Closed-Source Shops Are Built On✨ | open source hardwareclosed-source shops+4 | Jason KridnerAndrew McPherson | PocketBeagle 2BeagleBoard.org+3 | — | open sourcehardware+5 | — | 29m 11s | |
| 3/19/26 | Coordination Game Theory in Business: Why Alignment Beats Optimization✨ | CoordinationGame Theory+3 | — | Amtech | — | coordinationgame theory+5 | — | 14m 07s | |
| 2/12/26 | Commitment Devices in Game Theory: Burn the Ships, Win the Market✨ | game theorycommitment devices+3 | — | Amtech | — | commitment devicesgame theory+3 | — | 19m 04s | |
| 12/24/25 | Inside the Apple Manufacturing Academy: What Amtech Is Learning From the Experts✨ | Apple Manufacturing Academyhands-on learning+3 | — | AmtechMichigan State University+1 | — | Applemanufacturing+5 | — | 27m 54s | |
| 12/17/25 | The Culture Behind the Code Part 1: Inside the Human Systems of Manufacturing✨ | manufacturingteam dynamics+3 | Dana Korf | Amtech | — | manufacturingsystems engineering+3 | — | 24m 30s | |
| 11/26/25 | Signals You Send: How Leaders Communicate Without Saying a Word✨ | leadershipcommunication+3 | Jay Patel | Amtech | — | leadershipcommunication+5 | — | 15m 33s | |
| 10/30/25 | AI in the Manufacturing Supply Chain: A Conversation with SnapChip✨ | AI in manufacturingsupply chain+3 | Everett Frank | SnapChipAmtech | — | AImanufacturing+4 | — | 27m 48s | |
| 10/15/25 | Why The Problems You’re Not Tracking Are Costing You The Most✨ | manufacturingprocess improvement+3 | Jay Patel | Amtech | — | manufacturingmetrics+3 | — | 12m 12s | |
| 10/1/25 | Why Cooperation Outlasts Competition: Game Theory in Action✨ | game theorybusiness cooperation+3 | — | AmtechHardware is Forever+1 | — | game theorycooperation+3 | — | 13m 39s | |
| 9/3/25 | How Game Theory Shapes Better Business Decisions✨ | game theorybusiness decisions+3 | — | Amtech | — | game theorybusiness+4 | — | 16m 02s | |
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| 8/7/25 | Build It Right: How Documentation Impacts Profitable HMLV✨ | documentationHMLV manufacturing+4 | — | — | — | documentationHMLV+5 | — | 14m 25s | |
| 7/24/25 | Built-In Reliability: Supply Chain Strategy for HMLV | 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 need strategy. Jay Patel, CEO at Amtech, returns to share how his team designs with distribution in mind, manages risk without hoarding inventory, and builds products that won’t become obsolete after one production run. From vetting Bill of Materials line items to forging deep ... | 14m 18s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Automation in HMLV: Knowing When to Build and When to Let Go | 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 only when applied with intention. Used well, automation removes friction from workflows. It reduces manual strain, improves consistency, and gives teams the space to focus on solving problems instead of managing processes. But without purpose and prioritization, automation can ... | 13m 47s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Quality in HMLV: Systems That Scale, Standards That Stick | 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 episode, Jay Patel, CEO at Amtech, shares how his team is building quality systems that are scalable, data-driven, and aligned to customer standards - not internal perfectionism. We explore the risks of overprocessing, the role of training in reinforcing what's important (and what... | 13m 32s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Reducing Downtime in HMLV: Tools, Mindset, and Leadership That Make It Work | 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 tools, but mindset? In this episode, Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares how his team is tackling downtime head-on, from strategic investments in agile equipment to training teams like pit crews. He explains why downtime isn’t just a cost, it’s a signal, and how leadership alignment is... | 13m 37s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Digital Tools in HMLV: Start with Process, Scale with Data | 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 competitive. In this episode, Amtech CEO Jay Patel explains why digital tools are only as good as the processes underneath them. He shares how Amtech is building its foundation before chasing shiny tech, why real-time data matters more than ever, and how AI and IoT can help make sma... | 13m 13s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 | Why Lean Thinking is Non-Negotiable in HMLV | 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 explore how principles like 5S and value stream mapping directly impact speed, quality, and team effectiveness in HMLV environments. We look at why disorganization creates hidden costs, how to map value across both business and production processes, and what it takes to set up progr... | 14m 50s | ||||||
| 4/17/25 | Becoming Agile in HMLV: The Actions of High Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing | 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 level. He shares how Amtech equips its team, processes, and tech stack to pivot quickly, handle constant change, and maintain quality across shifting product lines. We talk about the realities of modern manufacturing, from AI-enabled equipment to cross-training strategies tha... | 12m 52s | ||||||
| 3/5/25 | High Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) is the Future of Manufacturing | 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 Patel explains how HMLV helps businesses create custom solutions, realize new value, and compete by designing product... | 13m 51s | ||||||
| 2/19/25 | Kaizen in Lean Manufacturing: How Small Changes Build Long-Term Success | 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 companies evolving. We explore how Kaizen prevents stagnation, helps teams take ownership of improvements, and turns... | 13m 25s | ||||||
| 2/6/25 | Pull System in Lean Manufacturing Pushes Out Waste and Keeps Work Flowing | 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. Amtech CEO Jay Patel breaks down why pull-based production leads to better efficiency, stronger cash flow, and fewer bo... | 15m 13s | ||||||
| 1/22/25 | Creating Flow in Lean Manufacturing to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Drive Innovation | 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 explains how understanding and optimizing your processes can eliminate friction, streamline operations, an... | 16m 48s | ||||||
| 1/8/25 | Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping | 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 workflows. We discuss the importance of aligning every step in production—from raw materials to the final product—with ... | 14m 34s | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | Lean Manufacturing and What Customers Value Most | 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 why defining value isn’t as simple as it seems and how we have to dig deeper to uncover what customers truly need—... | 16m 26s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 | Lean Manufacturing and the Value of Less | 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 principles of Lean: identifying value, mapping the value stream, creating flow, establishing a pull system, and pursuing co... | 15m 07s | ||||||
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