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DECEMBER 2025 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 37 showing genuine excitement for the innovations customers are building with Kipo's help. "Our engineers are genuinely interested in the cool things customers will use our software to build," Tambe says. That enthusiasm translates into a tighter feedback loop and a prod- uct that feels tailored to engineers' real needs. This focus on relationships has already created lasting industry con- nections. At a recent WHMA confer- ence, Tambe extended his stay due to a budget airline booking, which unexpectedly led to a day spent in Santa Fe with industry veteran Car- los Plaza. They visited art muse- ums and swapped insights. The was an unconventional, but memora- ble, example of Kipo's people-first approach. Tambe's advice for other entrepre- neurs is to stay focused. "It's easy to get distracted because there are a million problems to solve in electronics and manufacturing," he says. "The com- panies that succeed are the ones that stick to their vision." SMT007 This discussion focuses on the integration of automation, analy tics, and execution, known as the 'trinit y of manufacturing.' Francisco highlights advancements in AI, the importance of infrastructure, and the industr y's slow adaptation to new technologies, urging companies to embrace digitalization for better ROI . The Future of Manufacturing: AI & MES