CEO Interview: Oshri Cohen of Cybord

Oshri Cohen is an executive officer with 20+ years of vast management experience in operations, engineering, and supply chain in multinational high-tech companies. Before joining Cybord, Oshri headed Supply chain at Nvidia Networks. Prior to that Mr. Cohen held the global procurement and logistics at Mellanox (Acquired by Nvidia). Oshri holds a BSc. in Industrial Engineering from Ruppin academic centre and MSc in system Engineering from Technion University

An executive officer with 20+ years of vast management experience in operations, engineering, and supply chain in multinational high-tech companies. Before joining Cybord, Mr. Cohen headed Supply chain at Nvidia Networks. Prior to that Mr. Cohen held the global procurement and logistics at Mellanox (Acquired by Nvidia). Oshri holds a BSc. in Industrial Engineering from Ruppin academic centre and MSc in system Engineering from Technion University.

Tell us about your company?

Cybord is pioneering the use of visual AI ensuring electronic component quality, authenticity, and traceability and is leading the AI revolution for the electronics manufacturing industry. Cybord’s technology analyzes 100% of the components directly on the assembly line, helping OEMs and EMSs ensure that only reliable, defect-free components are integrated into products, with unmatched 99.9% accuracy. By providing manufacturers with complete transparency, Cybord helps identify defects, counterfeits, and irregularities that could otherwise go unnoticed.

Our solution empowers OEMs and EMSs to minimize costly scrapping, rework, and recalls, while ensuring only reliable, defect-free components are used in production. Designed to be both cost-effective and highly efficient, Cybord is transforming the electronics manufacturing industry by uncovering the “unknown unknowns” and driving unparalleled reliability across the supply chain.

What role does AI have in your product?

AI is at the heart of Cybord’s solution, transforming the way manufacturers ensure quality and reliability of electronic components by utilizing big data and AI across the assembly line to give manufacturers unparalleled visibility and access into their production processes. Leveraging a growing and vast database of billions of unique electronic components, our machine learning model constantly evolves and learns from a diverse data set, such as multi-vendor environments and high-volume production lines across a variety of industries to provide accurate analysis and detect quality, authenticity, and traceability issues within milliseconds. The visual AI engine analyzes data from 100% of electronic components on the assembly line, inspecting images of both the top and bottom of the components to detect and alert about even the most subtle abnormalities including defects, damage, corrosion, and structural irregularities, verify component origins, and prevent defective parts from advancing in the manufacturing line – all in real time.

What problems are you solving?

Electronic components are the lifeblood powering everything from telecoms to automobiles to data centers. By addressing the risk of faulty, damaged, and low-quality electronic components entering production lines, Cybord is the first line of defense for OEMs and EMSs to safeguard product quality and ensure brand reputation. Additionally, geopolitical factors around the world have led to “point of origin” restrictions being levied on components. For instance, Country A may impose restrictions on automobiles that prohibit the use of any components sourced from Country B. Cybord can identify and corroborate a component’s country of origin and original manufacturer, providing OEMs and EMSs with the ability to verify authenticity and standard compliance to align with any governmental regulations and industry benchmarks.

What application areas are your strongest?

 Cybord’s solutions serve all industries where electronic component reliability is key (i.e. all industries that rely on electronic circuit boards) – including data centers and servers, telecoms, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and more. One of Cybord’s standout features is its ability to provide “MRI-style” detection and inspection, allowing us to detect even the most subtle abnormalities in electronic components. For example, in automotive applications, we ensure that smart vehicles perform safely and reliably, while in telecommunications, we guarantee continuous network performance. In medical devices, our solutions help maintain the highest standards of component integrity for life-critical applications. These are just a few of many examples of how Cybord is verifying the quality and traceability of the electronics that are so essential to the fabric of modern life.

What keeps your customers up at night?

Recalls—plain and simple. For an OEM, a recall is the worst-case scenario. Not only do they involve a hefty financial cost to address, but they also pose significant reputational damage that can take years to recover from. The disruption to operations, customer trust, and the long-term impact on brand value are substantial.

Cybord helps mitigate these risks by preventing recalls and minimizing their reach when they do happen. Our AI-driven solution ensures that every component is inspected for defects, authenticity, and traceability before it is placed on a board. By providing real-time insights and accurate analysis, Cybord gives OEMs the peace of mind that their products are safe, secure, and of the highest quality. This leads to fewer defects, reduced rework costs, and fewer recalls—allowing companies to focus on innovation without the constant worry of quality control failures.

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