Manufacturing Happy Hour
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsWelcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers.
Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interview makers, founders, and other manufacturing leaders that are at the top of their game and give you the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to take your career and your business to the next level. We go beyond the buzzwords and dissect real-life applications and success stories so that you can tackle your biggest manufacturing challenges and turn them into profitable opportunities.
Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.
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The Economics of Creativity with David Nichols, CEO and Co-Founder of Loupe
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIf you’re in the manufacturing industry or just an avid social media user, then you’ve probably come across Loupe and some of the amazing feats they’ve been pulling off. Loupe is a Portland, Oregon-based jack-of-all-trades automation outfit that’s responsible for some amazing unboxing videos and viral videos of their robotic dog Spot from Boston Dynamics. They are definitely a group that’s dialed into the art of social media for manufacturing. With a mission as unique as revolutionizing the...
The State of Manufacturing: Nebraska, the Midwest, and Beyond with Michael Johnson and Scott Volk
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBRecently, we had an opportunity to attend an extremely unique manufacturing event in Columbus, NE. Columbus is a small, rural town and it's the exact type of spot where manufacturing events should be taking place. Communities like this across the Great Plains, the Midwest, and the United States in general, are where manufacturing and manufacturing jobs can change people's lives. This event was called Manufacturing Nebraska's Future, and it was all about showcasing the trends, opportunities...
Steel Toes and Stilettos (and everything in between) with Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBOur guests this week are Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels. Both of these women have racked up decades of experience in manufacturing and operations, and now they're the duo that leads OPSisters where they focus on advising operations through coaching, training, and speaking. Beyond that, they've also distilled some of the best lessons in their book "Steel Toes and Stilettos," and we're going to be learning quite a bit from them today as well. Tune in to this episode to hear the origin sto...
BONUS: Hear what Investors, Educators, and High Growth Companies have to say about the future of Robotics, Automation, and AI, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by Cascadia Capital)
June 24, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBWe’re back for 5 more interviews with leaders in Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence. These conversations all took place in Pittsburgh at Cascadia Connect 2022 with investors, ecosystem leaders, high growth companies, and other movers and shakers in this industry. This was truly a unique event designed to bring all of these different players together, and Cascadia Capital deserves a big shoutout for bringing us all together. Part 1 was largely focused on robotics clusters and ...
BONUS: Hear what Investors, Educators, and High Growth Companies have to say about the future of Robotics, Automation, and AI, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by Cascadia Capital)
June 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHave you ever been in a room full of growth companies, investors, academics, entrepreneurs, and technologist all working together to advance the industry? It’s rare to get all of these players in a tech ecosystem together in one place, but that’s just what Cascadia Capital did at Cascadia Connect 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. With such a range of leaders in Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence across the industrial world, we had the opportunity to sit down with 10 of these individuals ...
Cobots, Hollywood, and New Applications for Robotics with FANUC America's Jerry Perez
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBWelcome to another episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour recorded in front of a LIVE audience. A couple of months ago at IME West in Anaheim, we had a chance to sit down with Jerry Perez, FANUC America's Executive Director of Global Accounts. FANUC is one of the biggest names in industrial robotics in the world, so as you can probably guess, this is a very robot-centric conversation. In this episode, Jerry shares some insights on the role of the global pandemic in creating that shift from aut...
Empowering Frontline Teams by Starting a Work Instruction Revolution with Willemijn Schneyder, CEO of SwipeGuide
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWillemijn Schneyder and her team are changing the game for post-sales support. Willemijn is the CEO and proud Founder of SwipeGuide, a next-generation instruction software that provides an intuitive way to create enhanced-reality work instructions. So how is this creating a revolution? Well, you're going to hear about that in this week’s show. Before venturing out into the world of entrepreneurship, Willemijn was in marketing, e-commerce, and, more recently, new product development. She was...
A History Lesson in Robotics with Scot Lindemann, CEO of Mission Design and Automation
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBScot Lindemann has seen a thing or two when it comes to robotics. The guy has over 30 years of engineering and leadership in this space, from his long tenure with JR Automation to where he is now as the CEO of Mission Design and Automation, a Western Michigan-based robotics integrator and automation company. It's only appropriate that he take us through the world of robotics, "then and now," in today's episode. Today, Scot shares his story and what it was like formally entering the field of...
Reframing Generational Stereotypes in Manufacturing with Rachele Focardi
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBRachele Focardi is a generational diversity expert, international speaker, author, and Founder of XYZ at Work. We've talked about attracting the next generation to the workforce on this show quite a bit, but today is probably our most holistic conversation to date when it comes to all of the generations in the workforce and the wonderful things each generation brings to the table. In this episode, Rachele explains why generational diversity is such a key issue across industries and how it h...
BONUS: Why you should attend Automate 2022
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAre you ready for 2022's biggest automation event in North America? Automate 2022 is right around the corner. Hosted by A3 - The Association for Advancing Automation - Automate is bringing together over 500 exhibitors and thousands of attendees for the ultimate networking, education, and technology event. The event takes place in Detroit, MI June 6-9 and you can register for FREE at https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/Automate2022. In this preview episode, Alex Shikany - A3's VP of Membersh...
The Acceleration of Smart Manufacturing Adoption with Plex CTO Jerry Foster
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe future is digital, and the manufacturing industry is no exception. Jerry Foster, the CTO of Plex, is one of the select visionaries who jumped on the ‘digitization’ bandwagon quite early in the game. Plex is a company that paved the way for business enterprise software in the cloud through a smart manufacturing platform that connects people, systems, machines, and supply chains. Jerry joins Manufacturing Happy Hour to share the company’s unconventional origin story and to break down some...
How Large Organizations Can Help Close the Skills Gap with PPG's Divya Thadani
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDivya Thadani leads PPG’s strategy and business development for the company's architectural coatings business in the US and Canada. But her impact doesn’t end there. She’s made her mark as a diversity, equality, and inclusion champion at PPG. In this episode, Divya shares some insights from her childhood and how growing up in an entrepreneurial family influenced her life. She explains what she believes is causing the skill shortage gap in the manufacturing industry and how we can make these...
The Indirect ROI of an Amazing Customer Experience with Mark Rosenzweig of 3dx Scenic
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat goes on behind the scenes at some of the top theme parks in the country? A whole lot of custom scenic design, courtesy of 3dx Scenic, a L!VE company that creates immersive 3D expressive designs. Mark Rosenzweig, 3dx’s Senior Account Executive, joins the show to give some insight into what it’s like being part of a team that creates models for theme parks, exhibits, and more. In this episode, Mark breaks down some of 3dx Scenic’s most exciting projects and the challenges that came alon...
Building a Next Gen Industrial Automation Marketplace with Roman Piszcz, Founder of Quotebeam
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBRoman Piszcz is the Founder and CEO of Quotebeam, a new company that's reducing friction in the purchasing process and building a marketplace for automation parts, quotes, and collaboration. But before Roman became an entrepreneur, he was leading a team at Apple, and that’s where this week’s story begins… Roman joined Apple back in 2016 and worked there for nearly five years as part of the iPhone product operations team. As it is with most entrepreneurs, his company was borne out of a parti...
Brewing up Growth by Building on Heritage with Sprecher Brewing CEO, Sharad Chadha
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSharad Chadha is the CEO of Sprecher Brewing Company and through hard work, risk-taking, and out-of-the-box thinking, he’s living the American dream. Originally an engineering major, Sharad topped that with an MBA and used his skill and business acumen to rise through the ranks at renowned companies like GE Healthcare, Electrolux, and Samsung. Now he’s pouring all his business acumen into running Sprecher, Wisconsin’s first craft brewery. In this episode, Sharad gives us some insights into ...
A First-Generation Product Master Class with Milo Werner, Recorded LIVE at "Build Better 2022" (hosted by Instrumental Inc.)
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWorking on first-generation products and new product development is no walk in the park. But, Milo Werner, General Partner at The Engine, joined the "Build Better 2022" virtual conference to share her wealth of experience. Milo joined Tesla in 2007 at a critical stage in the company's trajectory, where she led new product introduction launching the Model S and Model X powertrains. In addition to Tesla, Milo ran new product introduction at Fitbit, launching four factories in China and transi...
Firefighting, Electrical Engineering, and Community-Building with Michael Wrinch
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIf you can’t tell from the title, there’s a lot of variety in this week’s episode. Michael Wrinch is the President and CEO of Hedgehog Technologies, an engineering consulting firm based in British Columbia that specializes in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and risk management. From rides and attractions to projects that impact sustainability, Hedgehog’s motto is fitting: “We make complex visions a practical reality.” In this episode, Mike gives a little background on why hi...
BONUS: Understanding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for Manufacturers
March 25, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWe talk a lot about ways manufacturers can save money and grow their business on Manufacturing Happy Hour...digital transformation, process optimization, all of that. Sometimes it makes sense to talk about the basics. While tax credits aren't necessarily "sexy," they can impact your balance sheet. Today we're focusing specifically on the Employee Retention Credit. So how's this credit work? To answer that, we're bring back Josh Fox, CEO of Bottom Line Concepts, who appeared on Episode 15 ...
Educating the New Collar Workforce with Sarah Boisvert
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSarah Boisvert has a long history in the manufacturing world. She started her career in lasers which fed into 3D printing, and now she's helping close the skills gap as the Founder of both the Fab Lab Hub and the New Collar Network. In this episode, Sarah delves into the inspiration behind the New Collar Movement and how it’s impacted her career since then. She also explains the thinking behind Fab Labs and gives some insights into the programs offered, digital badges awarded, and unique te...
How Robotics Empowers Individuals and Enhances National Security with Jay Douglass, COO of the Arm Institute
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBJay Douglass has been around robotics and technology for a long time. After a long history with Carnegie Mellon, he’s now the COO of the ARM Institute. This organization is creating a nationwide group of elite manufacturing, academic, technology, and government organizations that share the common mission of a robust U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, impacting everything from the US economy in general, all the way to national defense. In this episode, Jay gives us a peek behind the scenes of wha...
Rethinking Trade Shows and Dialing in Your Value Prop with Jose Palomino
March 08, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOur guest this week is Jose Palomino, the CEO of Value Prop. Jose works with B2B business owners to unlock new growth by helping them ensure their value proposition actually aligns with the biggest challenge their ideal customers are facing and making sure there's a sales process and delivery to support that. He's also the author of a book also called Value Prop, host of The Revenue Throughput Podcast, and teaches MBA courses at Villanova focused on Management and Entrepreneurial Marketing. ...
How to Lead with Grit and Grace Featuring Ashleigh Walters
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAshleigh Walters is the President of Onex and author of the book Leading with Grit and Grace. Onex is a more than half-century-old industrial furnace manufacturing and service company based in Pennsylvania. When Ashleigh became the leader of the company, she truly changed the company's culture for the better. Hence the title of her book and the main theme for this episode. In this episode, Ashleigh discusses the many perils of a command-and-control leadership style as well as how she aided...
BONUS: A Look Inside the 2022 A3 Business Forum
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWant a taste of one of the best events in manufacturing? This week, we're giving you an inside look at the A3 Business Forum. This is the Association for Advancing Automation’s premier leadership and networking event that takes place at the beginning of every year, but really, it’s a community, and not just any community. The people in this association easily make up the single strongest group of manufacturing and automation leaders in the industry. Much like the A3 Business Forum, this co...
Theater, MMA, and Starting a Manufacturing Web Series with Eddie Saunders Jr. Of Flex Machine Tools
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBEddie Saunders Jr. is a guy who wears a bunch of hats. He’s the Creative Director and Brand Collaborator at Flex Machine Tools. He's got a background in theater. He runs an MMA gym. But – since this is a manufacturing podcast – you're most likely to know him as the host of the Flex & Friends, a web series where Eddie chats with influential and passionate leaders in the manufacturing industry. While Eddie’s only been running this series for just over six months at the time of this episode i...
Independent Investment Banking in Robotics, Automation, and AI with Cascadia Capital’s Firdaus Pohowalla
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat’s the role of investment banking in manufacturing and logistics? Our guest this week is here to answer that question. Firdaus Pohowalla is Managing Director at Cascadia Capital, where he leads investment banking coverage for robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence, or if we're talking in acronyms, RAAI. In this episode, Firdaus gives us a little backstory on how he got to where he is now and why he’s always had an interest in tech and robotics. He explains why there’s such a...
Rethinking Health & Wellness for Manufacturers with Laura Timbrook
February 01, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBLaura Timbrook is a national board-certified health and wellness coach who is focused specifically on the manufacturing industry, particularly on shift workers. She's also a speaker on the topic and runs her own podcast Outspoken Nutrition. We haven't really approached this topic on the show before, but it's one that Laura is uniquely qualified to cover. Health and wellness isn’t a topic that’s discussed much in the manufacturing industry. But that doesn’t mean it’s not been an important is...
Overcoming Technology Hesitancy with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBErik Nieves is a robotics expert and an individual who believes technology should be used to elevate human existence and well-being. Erik has a very long history in the robotics world and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Plus One Robotics, a company that makes vision software for logistics robots. More than that, they deliver a novel approach that allows industrial robots and humans to work together. If you're trying to figure out what all this means, you'll want to listen to this interview… In...
Leading a Company Through an Acquisition with Fiix Software CEO James Novak
January 18, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJames Novak is the CEO of Fiix Software, a company that provides an industry-leading cloud-based CMMS that helps manufacturers plan, track, and optimize maintenance. It's also worth noting that just over one year ago, they were acquired by Rockwell Automation, which brings us back to the premise of today's show…leading through an acquisition! Managing a company acquisition is a tough job, and keeping your team happy through it can be even more challenging. In this episode, James explains th...
Selling Your Company and Creating the ‘Netflix of Manufacturing’ with Darrin Mitchell
January 11, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDarrin Mitchell is the CEO of Mitchell Industries and the Chief Marketing Officer of Manufacturing Masters, an on-demand video platform featuring the world’s best manufacturing information. But before that, he was the CEO of a manufacturing company of his own for almost 20 years called Trout River Industries. In this episode, Darrin gives us a bit of backstory on how he built the ‘Netflix of manufacturing’ after selling Trout River Industries. He shares the challenges of parting ways with h...
Turning Video Security into Video Intelligence with Spot AI CEO Tanuj Thapliyal
January 04, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBTanuj Thapliyal is an IT engineer and academic researcher-turned-entrepreneur. He's the Co-Founder and CEO of Spot AI, a video intelligence company that's helping manufacturers access and leverage video from their facility's cameras to make better business and operational decisions. It’s time to think about video security from a completely different perspective… In this episode, Tanuj breaks down the main differences between video security and video intelligence and explains the different u...
Deploying Intelligent Robots at Scale with Dexterity CEO Samir Menon
December 28, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSamir Menon, the Founder & CEO of Dexterity, joins us on the show this week to share how his research on “Robots moving in a human-like manner” could contribute to the next phase of robotics. Dexterity is a company that delivers full-stack robot dexterity solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations. But even before founding the company, Samir has been on a mission to leverage robotics to "make repetition options." He’s also keen on eventually democratizing robots and de...
Industry 4.0 Trends and Data That Actually Matters with Jeff Winter
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJeff Winter is an Industry Executive for Manufacturing at Microsoft who helps manufacturers across the US digitally transform at scale. Plus, he’s seen a few things over the past 15 years through his involvement in the Industry 4.0 community and Smart Manufacturing-centric leadership within organizations like ISA (International Society of Automation). In this episode, Jeff shares some fascinating data management and digital transformation statistics and trends. He explores how the present d...
Hire Diverse Talent or Risk Going Out of Business Featuring Equity Machine Works Founder Justin Sherman
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBJustin Sherman grew up in the shadow of one of Boeing’s largest manufacturing facilities in Everett, WA. However, it wasn’t until he started his career that he was exposed to the realities of manufacturing careers, including the lack of diverse talent in this field. Now, as the Founder of Equity Machine Works SPC – a social enterprise committed to creating opportunity through support, training, and employment for disadvantaged populations – he’s helping to level the playing field. In this ...
Reimagining and Investing in Legacy Industries with Obvious Ventures’ Nan Li
November 30, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBNan Li is a Managing Director at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs reimagining every sector of the global economy. Nan leads the firm’s investments in companies harnessing deep tech to transform legacy industries like pharmaceuticals, protein therapy, industrial materials, and manufacturing. In this episode, we learn about what Nan looks for in startups and why it’s not just about a winning business idea. It’s also about the founder and the team themselves....
BONUS: Leaders in Robotics, AMRs, and Logistics, Pt. 2 of 2 (brought to you by A3)
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWe’re back for Part 2 of our 2021 AMRs and Logistics Conference double feature. This time we’ve got 6 more interviews with leaders from across the robotics and logistics world. These conversations were recorded live at A3’s recent show in Memphis, TN, where hundreds of leaders from across the industry converged for a long-awaited reunion full of keynotes, demos, and plenty of hallway conversations. Jake Hall “The Manufacturing Millennial” joins us again as we talk shop with our next round o...
BONUS: Leaders in Robotics, AMRs, and Logistics, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by A3)
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe’ve got not 1, not 2, but TWELVE interviews for you this week on Manufacturing Happy Hour in a special two-part episode. A3’s 2021 AMRs and Logistics Conference in Memphis, TN brought together robotics and technology leaders from across the industrial world and we had the opportunity to speak to 12 of the individuals that are leading the way in this space. We owe a big thanks to A3 – The Association for Advancing Automation – for bringing these amazing folks together. In these episodes, J...
Building Roller Coasters and Building a Brand with Rocky Mountain Construction COO Jake Kilcup
November 16, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat’s it like to be in the business of “selling smiles”? Jake Kilcup, Chief Operating Officer at Rocky Mountain Construction, fills us in. Rocky Mountain Construction or RMC is a roller coaster manufacturer based in Hayden, Idaho. If you’ve ever taken a ride on Goliath at Six Flags Great America, the Lightning Rod at Dollywood, or Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain, you’ve seen their handiwork in action. In this episode, Jake takes us behind the scenes at RMC to share a bit abo...
Common Cybersecurity Threats and What to Do about Them with Dana Mantilia
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBDana Mantilia is a cybersecurity expert specializing in security and employee training, as well as identity theft protection. She’s the Founder of Identity Protection Planning, where she assists small to medium-sized businesses through her security products and services. Plus, she’s built a great name for herself in the security space through her viral videos that simplify some of the most important topics in cybersecurity. In this episode, Dana takes us through some of the simple steps tha...
HUGO BOSS, Smart Factories, and Pivoting to Entrepreneurship with Joachim Hensch
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJoachim Hensch is a master tailor and for years dreamed of opening his own shop. In reality, he did that on a much larger scale during his 24+ year career at HUGO BOSS. There, he moved from product development to becoming the Managing Director of their massive Izmir, Turkey facility, where he led a best-in-class digital transformation. Now, he’s helping other manufacturing leaders with their digital transformations through Joachim Hensch Consulting. In this episode, Joachim takes us through...
The Truth about Machine Learning with Oden Technologies CEO Willem Sundblad
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWillem Sundblad was born into the manufacturing world in Sweden as part of a family with a long history in the pulp & paper industry. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Oden Technologies, he’s continuing that legacy in the US through his company, one that’s leading the charge in the machine learning space. In this episode, Willem digs into the heart of the machine learning discussion in manufacturing. He highlights the process of integrating it into a company and why the culture of the workforce ...
The Oral History of the Retro Encabulator with Mike Kraft
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn the manufacturing industry, the Retro Encabulator needs no introduction. However, there’s a good chance you don’t know the actor behind this infamous technobabble video. His name is Mike Kraft, a long-time actor and voice talent, and today, he shares the whole story behind Allen-Bradley’s viral Retro Encabulator video. In this episode, Mike takes us behind the scenes of how the video came to be and the things he’s learned in his career by working in different industries. On the acting s...
Reframing the Startup Narrative for Industry Featuring gener8tor’s Julius Valentine Maina
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJulius Valentine Maina believes it’s time for startups to start thinking about industry and not just cool tech. Julius is the Chief of Staff at gener8tor, a startup accelerator for the creative economy that connects founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, and even musicians and artists. In this episode, Julius explains why he wants to make tech fun and why everyone has the potential to be an entrepreneur. He explains how gener8tor helps to educate and support startups ...
From Sports Writing to the Association for Advancing Automation with A3 President Jeff Burnstein
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJeff Burnstein is the President of A3, the Association for Advancing Automation. For more than 35 years, he’s been advocating for the use of robotics, machine vision, and motion control across the industrial world. Now more than ever, it seems that many manufacturing leaders are hearing his mission loud and clear. In this episode, Jeff shares some background on how he initially became interested in automation, despite wanting to be a sports writer. He also explains how A3 helps to broaden t...
Submarines, IoT, and Intrapreneurship with Ericsson's Rob Tiffany
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBRob Tiffany needs no introduction in the manufacturing world. His name might as well be synonymous with the Internet of Things, and right now, he’s a VP and IoT Intrapreneur at Ericsson. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, from submarines and the Navy to IoT, intrapreneurship, and saving the world. We chat about how Rob first got started in the world of IoT and manufacturing after a career in the Navy working on submarines. Rob shares some insights into the early days of smartphone m...
On-Demand Labor, Operations, and Finding a Co-Founder with Veryable CEO Mike Kinder
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBMike Kinder is the Co-Founder & CEO of Veryable and has an exceptional track record in the industrial manufacturing and supply chain operations world. He's been building teams, solving complex problems, and driving growth within companies for over 20 years. Now, he's taking on what is one of the most complex problems in manufacturing: finding the right talent to fill roles in manufacturing environments where production demands are constantly changing. In this episode, we discuss where Verya...
BONUS: 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Trade Show
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBAs trade shows return, it may take a conference or 2 to get back into the swing of things. In this bonus episode, we're giving you 5 strategies for rocking a trade show, whether you're an attendee or an exhibitor. From making the right connections to generating quality leads, you'll walk away from this episode with 5 easy-to-implement tips for making your next conference a success.
CNC, Hip Hop, and Turning Manufacturers into Heroes with Tony Gunn
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIs it time to finally put the spotlight on manufacturing? Traditionally, manufacturing has been a world people outside the industry don’t hear much about. It’s not seen as a flashy industry. People aren’t making TV shows and Hollywood movies about it. Manufacturing has been a bit behind when it comes to marketing, social media, and industry influencers. But things are starting to change. Tony Gunn, General Manager at MTDCNC Global, is on a mission to tackle this. He aims to help manufactur...
Leveraging Data to Reimagine the Product Design Process with Instrumental CEO Anna-Katrina Shedletsky
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBCan data transform the product design world? That’s what Instrumental was created to do. Instrumental is a manufacturing optimization platform that uses data and AI to help companies improve their product lines. It cuts down on time spent diagnosing problems and faults and helps businesses ship out products faster. To tell us all about it, Instrumental’s inspiring CEO and Founder, Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, joins this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour. In this episode, Anna takes us behin...
How Hybrid Work Impacts Company Culture with Blentech CEO Dan Voit
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBManufacturing Happy Hour is excited to welcome Dan Voit (Episode 1) back to the podcast! Dan is the CEO of Blentech, a Bay Area-based food technology company specializing in equipment, systems, and software for the safe, nutritious, and consistent preparation of food. Last time Dan was on the show, we talked about what it takes to create a strong culture within a manufacturing company. This time, we're taking a step further, discussing what this looks like when you move to a hybrid work mo...
Exploring the Intersection of Government and Business with ndustrial.io COO Natalie Birdwell
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBNatalie Birdwell has had an exciting career across the industrial world in both the public and private sectors. After starting her career as a sales engineer, she went on to get an MBA from UNC, worked with the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, and is now the COO of a cutting-edge industrial IoT, analytics, and optimization company called ndustrial. In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we look behind the curtain at what it’s like to work in the public...