# Exploring Mycronic's Bold Innovations and Global Strategies with Clemens Jargon

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-01-15
- Length: 9m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon

## Summary

Clemens Jargon, Senior VP High Flex at Mycronic AB, discusses the company's comprehensive portfolio of SMT solutions, including jet printing, screen printing, SPI, and material handling systems. He highlights the new A40 pick-and-place machine and X Tower storage system, which aim to reduce human error and address talent shortages by simplifying operations for both new and experienced operators. Jargon explains how Mycronic targets high-mix, mid-volume segments, supporting industries like EV, mil-aero, and medical, while capitalizing on global reshoring trends from China to Europe and the Americas.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=0) Introduction: Mycronic's Portfolio and Jet Printing Legacy
- [1:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=76) Screen Printing, SPI, and Closed-Loop Zero Defect Solutions
- [3:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=194) X Tower Material Handling and Reducing Human Error
- [4:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=277) A40 Pick-and-Place Machine and User Interface Design
- [6:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=369) High Flex, Mid-Volume Strategy and Reshoring Trends
- [7:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-01-15-exploring-mycronics-bold-innovations-and-global-strategies-with-clemens-jargon#t=475) Global Footprint: EV, Mil-Aero, Medical, and India

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Mycronic (company)
- Mycronic AB (company)
- A40 (product)
- Mi300 (product)
- X Tower (product)
- SPI (tool)
- Productronica (other)

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