Aaron Hartwig

Kirstin Neira, a procurement and supply-chain specialist at Oxide, shares her insights on overcoming supplier challenges while scaling production. She discusses navigating regulatory hurdles and the impact of tariffs on sourcing components. Engineering lead Aaron Hartwig dives into the importance of test fixtures like Medusa and Reverso, highlighting how moving testing upstream can catch issues early in the manufacturing process. Together, they explore teamwork and the strategic advantages of partnering with contract manufacturers for efficient production.