Unsung Heroes of the Electronics Industry Part 1

Chen Lin

Chen works in a laptop assembly plant in the Gansu province of China. His job is to secure laptop access doors to their frames using nearly microscopic screws. Previously Chen could tighten screws on 200 laptops per 12 hour shift. In an effort to boost productivity Chen's line foreman generously supplied him with a high-speed electric screwdriver. Now Chen can complete 300 laptops per shift and in the process strip every single microscopic screw. If you've every had to Dremel the head of a screw just to upgrade your memory and later found out doing so voided your warranty you can thank Chen.