Jim Wilkinson

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About Jim Wilkinson

Mr. Wilkinson is a visionary product development and manufacturing expert, blending his deep expertise in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Industrial Engineering to drive groundbreaking innovations. As a Certified Quality Engineer and Lead Auditor, he has helped numerous companies enhance operations and profitability. His legacy as an inventor is marked by over 100 domestic and international patents, with innovations spanning the automotive industry—where his products are used in every car manufactured today—cell phones, nuclear biological and chemical decontamination, advanced nanotechnology, and the Wilkinson Tactical CR-12 Shotgun.Known as The Practical Inventor, Mr. Wilkinson has a remarkable ability to bring ideas to life. With a talent for guiding inventors to define and crystallize their vision in under 30 minutes, his mentorship has empowered countless individuals to turn their concepts into successful products. In addition to his widely regarded book The Practical Inventor, he has authored works on electronic soldering, standards, flex circuit design, and 27 books related to the Bible.Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Wilkinson is passionate about Ham Radio, continually creating innovations that improve the world, and spending cherished time with his 17 grandchildren.Some highlighted skills and accomplishments include:· ASQ Senior· ASQ CQE 24 years · ISO Lead Auditor trained 14 years· ISO implementation 14 years· AutoCAD 24 years· Solidworks 6 years· Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 6 years· Microsoft Project 12 years · Manufacturing QA, support, design 25 years· Electro-mechanical assembly design and testing 24 years· Plastics and sheet metal QA, support, and design 24 years· GD & T 1985 but not current· Automated machine design and sustaining engineering 24 years o Cricket machine 1981 o Wire straightener 1984 o CD basket 1987 o Bug Eye 1991 o Ring Cutter 2004 o Several others designed & proposed but not implemented· Prototype and rapid prototype 20 years· Wire harness QA, manufacture support, design 25 yearsBook Author:The Practical Inventor - ISBN 978-0-9817954-2-3The Practical Inventor Kit - ISBN 978-0-9817954-0-9The Practical Inventor Design Journal - ISBN 978-0-9817954-5-4Practical hand Soldering (1981)Generic Quality Manual (1994)Flexible Circuits Design Manual (1995)Specialties: Visualizing, designing, and building prototype products rapidly and inexpensively.