Topic

Vertical Integration

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Vertical integration can dramatically shorten hardware iteration cycles.

Scholl argues that owning machining and testing capabilities allows engineers to move from digital designs to prototype parts and tests much faster than relying on outside aerospace suppliers.

Blake Scholl Vertical Integration Source at 15:46

SpaceX may manufacture chips to avoid supply constraints

Baron says SpaceX's projected chip requirements could exceed what existing suppliers are willing or able to provide, making internal semiconductor manufacturing necessary to sustain growth.

Ron Baron Vertical Integration Source at 18:15

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