45% of product launches* are delayed by at least a month. Quality issues are usually why.
In electronics and high-tech, the race to market and the commitment to quality feel like opposing forces—but the manufacturers winning on both understand something the others don't. Quality failures aren't a testing problem. They're a data problem.
When requirements, design, manufacturing, and supplier data are disconnected, defects don't surface until they're expensive. The answer isn't slowing down. It's building quality into workflows before it becomes a crisis. *Source: Gartner
High stakes of balancing innovation and quality
Slow innovation risks missed market windows, lost revenue, and decreased relevance. Poor quality leads to recalls, lost loyalty, and revenue hits. Both can damage profitability and brand trust.
Innovation without compromise: Meet the intelligent product lifecycle
Embed quality into every stage of the product lifecycle with PTC’s solutions, ensuring you can innovate rapidly without sacrificing excellence.
- Proactive quality optimization starts with engineering requirements.
- Seamless collaboration from engineering to supply chain to manufacturing.
- Compliance tools to meet global standards effortlessly.
How PLM can boost efficiency and improve quality at your organization
Rooting out inefficiencies and low quality in the product lifecycle remains a top priority for E&HT. GatePoint Research partnered with PTC to survey decision makers about how they assess PLM technology, the obstacles they face, and their goals for the future.
Unlock strategies to drive quality and accelerate
Gain insights into the playbook top E&HT companies are using to accelerate innovation without compromising quality. Learn how to reduce costs, enhance product reliability, and build resilient supply chains with actionable strategies and AI-driven solutions.
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Learn the risks of failing to balance speed and quality—and the benefits if you succeed.
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/en/resources/electronics-high-tech/ebook/eht-industry-guide-capabilities-to-balance-innovation-with-excellenceMeet our Electronics & High-Tech team
Steven Humphrey
Principal Industry Advisor, Electronics & High Tech
Steven Humphrey on LinkedInSteven is an Industry Advisor for Electronics and High Tech at PTC with 10+ years of experience across the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing value chain. His expertise spans engineering, product leadership, and digital transformation, with a focus on PLM, ERP, and MES integration. He has led initiatives in NPI, compliance, and supply chain resilience at companies like Propel Software, Zipline, and Qualcomm, delivering ROI-driven solutions that align technology with business goals.
Nate Baldwin
North America Sales Director, Electronics & High Tech
Nate Baldwin on LinkedInNate leads Americas regional sales for the electronics, high tech, and semiconductor vertical at PTC, helping manufacturers modernize product development and operations through software-driven digital transformation. With over 20 years in SaaS sales, he has built high-performing teams and consistently driven growth by aligning technology strategies with business outcomes. His teams represent PTC’s full portfolio, including AI-enabled solutions across CAD, PLM, ALM, and SLM.
Ingo Ulmer
CER Sales Director, Electronics & High Tech
Ingo Ulmer on LinkedInIngo is a customer-focused Senior Sales Director with extensive experience in the software solutions industry. Skilled in enterprise software, systems engineering, professional services, management, and account management. A strong sales professional with an engineering degree in Industrial Engineering from Fachhochschule für Technik, Esslingen (FHTE).