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test, one can make a good argument that the EMS provider would have to own that part of it, because it is a process. Matties: Well, my thought and inclination it's the OEM because they're the ones who have to approve the expense around it. Horner: Yes, but it's also their name being put on the product. When you buy your watch or your laptop from vendor A, you're either go- ing to say, "is is a great laptop I bought," or, "is is a great car I'm driving because it was built correctly, or this function works." So, if you're having brand recognition and having the last say, "Brand X is..." or "Brand A is not good," that's where I think one should look. e cost is a huge factor in that, and the last thing you want to do is over-test something. at runs up the cost. Matties: When you start talking about brand, it's also the manufacturer's reputation that's at risk to their OEM customer because they must build and provide a product that is going to meet specification. While you talked about opens and shorts, that's maybe a different test- ing, like solder paste inspection or in-process testing. Horner: I was picking on AOI, but yes. Under- standing where SPI and AOI and these inspec- tion mechanisms in place can help prevent faults downstream is key. Matties: How does your organization fit into that type of testing and inspection strategy? Horner: e Test Connection has been more of an electrical test solution. In the last three to five years, we have become involved in in-