# Inside Quiptech with John Tobin: Leading with Innovation, Quality and Service

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-09-20
- Length: 7m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service

## Summary

John Tobin, México Manager for Quiptech, discusses how the company leverages its 'Made in Mexico' manufacturing of q-tech stencil cleaning rolls and distribution of Stannol solder to win industry awards and create local jobs. He details Quiptech's operational strategy, including a centralized SAP system and a unified database for 15 service engineers, which minimizes machine downtime for customers. Tobin highlights recent partnerships with brands like Magic Ray, iRaptor, and WIT to provide advanced inspection and profiling solutions that meet high-quality standards in the Mexican market.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service#t=2) Introduction: John Tobin and Quiptech Awards
- [1:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service#t=78) Made in Mexico Manufacturing and Brand Strategy
- [2:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service#t=167) Global Support Structure and ISO 9000 Compliance
- [3:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service#t=214) Centralized Database and Service Engineering Efficiency
- [4:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-09-20-inside-quiptech-with-john-tobin-leading-with-innovation-quality-and-service#t=276) Technology Partnerships: Magic Ray, iRaptor, and WIT

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Quiptech (company)
- q-tech (product)
- Stannol (product)
- Magic Ray (company)
- iRaptor (company)
- WIT (company)

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