# A Deep Dive into Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing with Matric Group's Patrick Stimpert

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-11-01
- Length: 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat

## Summary

Patrick Stimpert, VP of Operations at Matric Group, explains his strategy of replacing manual visual inspection with pre- and post-reflow AOI and SPI from Koh Young to maximize data extraction and automation. He details how Matric pioneered pre-reflow inspection on all boards, a move that reduced rework and allowed a small team to manage multiple machines via Koh Young's K-Smart technology. Stimpert highlights how this approach, combined with industrial management techniques from his Toyota background, enabled the company to grow revenue while keeping headcount flat despite regional labor shortages.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=8) Introduction: Patrick Stimpert and Matric Group's Automation Journey
- [1:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=90) Implementing Pre-Reflow Inspection and Data Analytics
- [4:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=284) Traceability, Root Cause Analysis, and Margin Control
- [6:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=397) Addressing Talent Shortages through Automation and Expertise
- [8:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=508) Koh Young K-Smart Technology and Standardization
- [11:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-01-a-deep-dive-into-innovations-in-electronics-manufacturing-with-matric-groups-pat#t=683) Vendor Partnerships with Koh Young and Panasonic

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Matric Group (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Panasonic (company)
- K-Smart (tool)
- AOI (tool)
- SPI (tool)

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