In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, we sit down with Brenton Judge, Executive General Manager at Hendon Semiconductors, to explore the real-world challenges and considerations in outsourced manufacturing. With over three decades of experience in large-scale operations across Asia and Australia, Brenton shares frank insights into what makes—or breaks—a vendor relationship.

We cover:

• Why early vendor involvement matters more than ever

• Common pitfalls in product design, EMC compliance, and testability

• The hidden costs of overseas manufacturing

• The grey areas of IP ownership and test system control

• What to look for in a genuine manufacturing partnership

Whether you're navigating contract manufacturing for the first time or rethinking your outsourcing model, this episode offers grounded advice that will help you de-risk your next product launch.