--- title: Printed Electronics Insights & Industry Blog | Butler Technologies | Mike Wagner (2) description: Mike Wagner is the Chief Innovation Officer at Butler Technologies, Inc. He leads technical discovery, evaluates emerging materials and technologies, and translates customer needs into solutions across BTI's User Interface and Printed Electronics product lines. When he's not driving innovation at BTI, he enjoys traveling, fishing, and music. 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A Guide for OEMs](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/image1-Aug-10-2026-10-18-55-1782-AM.png)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/what-is-value-added-assembly) Aug 10, 2026 Mike Wagner ## [What Is Value-Added Assembly? A Guide for OEMs](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/what-is-value-added-assembly) Summary Value-added assembly is a manufacturing model where a ... [Continue Reading](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/what-is-value-added-assembly) [![How Dial and Gauge Readability Affects Operator Decision-Making](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/image3-Jul-27-2026-08-59-39-7918-AM.png)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/dial-and-gauge-readability-operator-decision-making) Jul 27, 2026 Mike Wagner ## [How Dial and Gauge Readability Affects Operator ...](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/dial-and-gauge-readability-operator-decision-making) Summary A dial or gauge is only useful if an operator can read ... [Continue Reading](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/dial-and-gauge-readability-operator-decision-making) [![Types of Electrodes Used in Printed Biometric Sensors](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/Butler%20technologies%20-%20Onpage%20(616%20x%20397%20px)%20(20).png)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/types-of-electrodes-in-printed-biometric-sensors) Jul 20, 2026 Mike Wagner ## [Types of Electrodes Used in Printed Biometric ...](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/types-of-electrodes-in-printed-biometric-sensors) Summary In this blog, you'll learn: [Continue Reading](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/types-of-electrodes-in-printed-biometric-sensors) [![Metal Dome vs Polydome Membrane Switches: Engineering Comparison and Application Fit](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/image2-Jul-14-2026-11-05-25-6153-AM.png)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/metal-dome-vs-polydome-membrane-switches) Jul 14, 2026 Mike Wagner ## [Metal Dome vs Polydome Membrane Switches: ...](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/metal-dome-vs-polydome-membrane-switches) Summary Metal dome and polydome membrane switches both deliver ... [Continue Reading](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/metal-dome-vs-polydome-membrane-switches) [![What Does End-to-End Manufacturing Mean for OEMs](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/image3-Jul-07-2026-12-27-22-5378-PM.png)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/end-to-end-manufacturing-for-oems) Jul 07, 2026 Mike Wagner ## [What Does End-to-End Manufacturing Mean for OEMs](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/end-to-end-manufacturing-for-oems) Summary End-to-end manufacturing is a strategic approach that ... 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