Linemaster Technical Workshop
A hands on visit that walks your team through our design, testing, engineering, and control technologies.
Key Takeaways
Teams leave the session with the following benefits.
A Full Overview of Linemaster’s History, Capabilities, and Process
A Look into our Innovation Center, Testing Methods & Documentation Standards
Insight into Wireless, Bluetooth, R/F & Cybersecurity Systems
Exposure to Advanced Control Features that Support Safety & Performance
Direct Time with our Engineering & Sales Team in an Open and Approachable Setting
Our On-Site Technical Workshop Program gives customers a clear look at how Linemaster works from the inside out. This session guides teams through our process, our technologies, and the collaboration that takes place between sales, engineering, and product development. The goal is simple. Create an open environment where visitors can ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn directly from the people who design our customers foot and hand control solutions. These sessions can take place at your facility or at Linemaster, depending on what works best for your team.
What We Cover
These on-site sessions are tailored to the team attending. Below is an overview of the core topics covered during your session.
Company Overview
A walkthrough of Linemaster’s background, mission, and core values. We cover our history, our commitment to quality, and how our products have evolved across medical, and laboratory environments.
Innovation Center, Testing, and Design
A guided look at how the Innovation Center supports collaboration and rapid prototyping. Attendees will see our testing equipment, documentation process, and standards such as lifecycle testing to one million cycles and IPX8 water testing in compliance with IEC and ISO guidelines. We also outline how we approach performance, durability, and customization across all foot control designs.
Wireless Systems, Bluetooth, R/F and Cybersecurity
An overview of how our wireless technology works. We explain transmitter and receiver systems, BLE and RF communication, pairing configurations, and the security measures that protect against interference or data concerns. No patient or network information is ever at risk when using our system.
Illumination and Haptic Response
An overview of advanced features that support operator awareness and improve user control. This includes lighting for visibility, haptic response for real time feedback.
Engineering, Marketing, and Product Development Collaboration
Our on-site sessions highlight how Engineering, Marketing, and Product Development work together to support every stage of a customer project. Engineering explains how designs are created, tested, and validated. Product Development outlines how new technologies and features move from concept into production. Marketing provides clarity around product positioning, customer communication, documentation, and how we support your team throughout the lifecycle of your project.
This combined overview gives visitors a full picture of how ideas move through our organization, how decisions are made, and how each department contributes to building a safe, reliable, and compliant foot control.
Meet Your Workshop Team
Your session is led by members of our engineering and sales team. Each person brings experience that helps create a clear and approachable learning environment. Training team members may vary depending on scheduling and the needs of the group.
Read about Sean
Sean has more than fifteen years of experience in product development, engineering governance, and cross functional technical operations. His background in metal fabrication, including machining, forming, welding, and inspection, provides a strong manufacturing foundation that supports his approach to design and process optimization. Sean holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, an MBA with a manufacturing concentration, and an MSOL. He is a Certified SolidWorks Expert with advanced capability in CAD, rendering, simulation, and rapid prototyping. Sean also specializes in DFMEA and PFMEA risk management practices and is the holder of several foot switch design and utility patents.
Read about Bill
Bill has more than thirty four years of experience in high speed digital and analog electronic system architecture and hardware circuit design across the medical and security industries. He has been with Linemaster for over sixteen years and serves as the primary technical contact for customer electrical requirements and application specific solutions. He is best known for his wired and wireless low power digital and analog circuit designs, PCBA development, and cybersecurity focused hardware work.
Read about Christian
Christian has fifteen years of experience in manufacturing and three years with Linemaster. He works with customers to identify solutions that meet their technical requirements while using existing designs and components whenever possible. This supports faster lead times and cost effective options without affecting performance.
Read about Jimmy
Jim Logsdon brings 27 years of experience at Linemaster across manufacturing, drafting, sales, and marketing, giving him an exceptional depth of knowledge of both the company’s products and the industries they serve. Now working as an Applications Engineer, he partners closely with customers to match the right solutions to their specific needs, bridging the gap between technical requirements and real-world application.
Read about Paul
As a Regional Sales Manager at Linemaster, Paul Leite is passionate about helping customers navigate complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and technical precision. With a strong foundation in manufacturing and hands-on industry experience, Paul works closely with clients to identify product needs and deliver solutions that are both practical and effective.
He is known for simplifying technical details, building long-term trust, and staying focused on what matters most: supporting customer success. Whether he is guiding a new implementation or helping maintain an existing program, Paul brings consistency, insight, and a problem-solving mindset to every interaction.
Read about Dan
With over 30 years at Linemaster and nearly four decades of experience in sales, Daniel Twiss brings deep industry knowledge and a strong customer-first mindset to his role as Regional Sales Manager for the Western Region. Based in Northern California, Daniel supports a broad and diverse territory across the western United States and parts of Canada.
His long tenure at Linemaster reflects a deep commitment to building lasting relationships both within the company and across the customer base. Daniel takes pride in helping clients find the right solutions for their applications and continues to enjoy the work as much today as when he first started.
Read about Hans
Hans Pastoetter has served as Linemaster’s International Sales Manager for the past seven years, overseeing all business outside of North America. His global background and industry expertise make him a key partner for customers around the world.
Before joining Linemaster, Hans spent 10 years at Kiefel GmbH in Freilassing, Germany, where he worked as a Senior Area Sales Manager focused on the medical and packaging industries. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Siemens AG in Munich, managing international projects in mobile networks and managed services.
Hans brings a deep understanding of international sales, project coordination, and cross-industry applications to his work, helping customers navigate complex global requirements with clarity and confidence.
Read about Brad
Brad brings a strong technical background and customer-focused approach to his role, supporting a wide range of industrial applications. His experience spans industries such as paving, mining, agriculture, and construction, with a focus on rugged off-highway controls and electronic components within the manufacturing space. Brad began his career as a Sales Application Engineer, where he developed a deep understanding of application requirements and product performance in demanding environments while discovering a natural ability to connect technical expertise with customer needs. In his role, Brad serves as a key point of contact for customers, supporting both ongoing projects and future opportunities. His combined experience in engineering and sales allows him to guide customers through complex decisions with clarity, helping ensure the right solutions are identified and implemented effectively. Brad holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford.
Read about Jake
Jake brings over ten years of experience supporting technical sales in manufacturing environments, with a focus on polymer processing across markets such as medical, defense, aerospace, infrastructure, and automotive. His background in engineering and account management allows him to work closely with OEMs, processors, and distributors, turning application requirements into reliable, high performance solutions. Jake has spent much of his career working with custom equipment and complex applications, which gives him a natural ability to connect engineering and commercial teams and keep both moving toward the same goal. He partners with customers from concept through production, making sure solutions hold up technically while still meeting business objectives. Known for a consultative approach, Jake prioritizes responsiveness and attention to detail, helping customers simplify complex decisions and build long term partnerships. He is based in North Carolina.
Customize Your Session
Every session is shaped around the group attending. Before the visit, our team connects with you through a kickoff meeting or an email exchange to understand what you want to focus on. This helps us outline the session in a way that reflects your goals and the stage your project is in. When scheduling, you can let us know:
- What technologies you want to explore
- What challenges your team is facing
- What stage of product development your project is in
- Any specific wireless, testing, design, or documentation topics you want covered
This information helps us build a session that supports the areas most important to your team.
Schedule Your Workshop
Use the form on this page to request a date. Our team will follow up to confirm availability, finalize topics, and prepare your custom session.
Additional Information
Some sessions may include a lunch portion, depending on scheduling and the needs of the group. This is optional and may vary by visit. The focus of the program remains centered on education, learning, and a clear look at our process.