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Manufacturing Happy Hour

Welcome 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

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01:04:35

Live from Washington DC, A Celebration of...

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2023/07/04

This just might be our biggest episodes ever. Today's episode is a recap of the 2023 Celebration of Construction Equipment on the Nation Mall, hosted by AEM, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. You'll hear from a ton of folks from the big names in equipment manufacturing as we discuss topics impacting the construction industry and beyond. In fact, seeing as how this is a manufacturing-centric podcast, you'll likely find that there are many parallels there are between construction and

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32:22

143: How to Identify and Speak to Your Ideal Customer...

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2023/06/27

This is a branding, marketing, and sales focused episode…but everyone needs to hear this!Our guest this week is Emily Wilkins, Founder & President of Marketing Metal, a company focused on helping radical job shops make big profits by creating a killer brand and building out a stupid simple marketing machine. Given this very loud mission statement, there's no better person than Emily to cover the strategies outlined today.In this episode, Emily shares the importance of focusing on a niche

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52:47

142: How to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption...

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2023/06/20

John Dyck, CEO of CESMII, is making his long-awaited debut on Manufacturing Happy Hour. CESMII is a non-profit institute in the United States dedicated to smart manufacturing. Simply put, they’re democratizing the tools and technologies needed to bring smarter manufacturing operations to life.Smart manufacturing operations result in reduced costs, less complexity, and quicker time-to-value. All of these things make companies and the US manufacturing industry as a whole more competitive on a global

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47:19

141: Additive Manufacturing and Creating Workplaces...

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2023/06/13

Additive manufacturing won’t solve your problems, but as our guest explains, it can make life easier.We’re back to our traditional format at Manufacturing Happy Hour and, on this episode, we are joined by Lisa D. Block, Chief Revenue Officer at Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies.Lisa explains her path into the industry, shares her experiences and busts some myths around additive manufacturing.Plus, she shares how we can create workspaces where people thrive, with tips on personal development, talent

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40:15

BONUS: A Digital Transformation Story from Rockwell...

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2023/06/06

How can your company achieve a complete, enterprise-wide digital transformation? In our first ever throwback episode, Bob Murphy - a former Senior Vice President at Rockwell Automation - provides some of the most down-to-earth advice for leading a transformation journey. We recorded this episode in May 2020, but even 3 years later, there are still some major lessons to be learned during this episode.

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23:47

BONUS: Content Strategies for Manufacturers that...

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2023/05/30

From self-awareness to consistency, from personal branding to trust-building, there are more than a few ways that manufacturers can break through the noise on social media. In this bonus episode, your host Chris Luecke explores how manufacturers can cut through the noise by creating engaging, insightful content so that you can build trust with your ideal customer audience. While this brand-building strategy is a long-term play, it can yield exponential returns if you have the patience.

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56:38

Redefining the Role of a Chief Information Officer...

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2023/05/23

From diversity to digital transformation, innovation and best practices, this episode is packed with expert insights on taking your manufacturing leadership game up a gear.Tim Dickson, Chief Innovation Officer at Generac, joins Manufacturing Happy Hour to discuss misconceptions around the job title, what his role actually entails and how he aims to improve his leadership qualities every single week.Plus, he shares what Generac does in detail, provides his ideas on innovation and tells us why he

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45:16

New Business Models and User Experiences in Robotics:...

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2023/05/16

Are you ready for a ton of insights from FOUR industry leaders? On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we’re whetting your Automate appetite again, sharing super-interesting highlights from Automate 2022, ahead of the 2023 event later this month.We are joined by Misa Ilkhechi, founder and VP of Product and Partnerships at Formic, Kel Guerin, co-founder and CIO at Ready Robotics, Etienne Lacroix, founder and CEO at Vention and Joe Campbell, Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing &

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44:41

Leadership Perspectives on Robotics, Highlights from...

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2023/05/09

Time to buckle up for a masterclass in manufacturing with not one – but three – manufacturing experts!On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we share the best of three interviews conducted at Automate LIVE in Detroit, MI. Chris sits down for conversations with Milton Guerry, President of Schunk, Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America Corporation and Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot.They share their career journeys, insights and predictions for manufacturing, AI and automation, plus

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01:00:04

The Future of Food and Beverage Manufacturing, LIVE...

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2023/05/02

What happens when you put a food and beverage industry leader, a brewer, and an industrial specialist who’s seen hundreds of manufacturing facilities on the same stage? You get this week’s episode.CBT Company recently invited Manufacturing Happy Hour to host a live panel discussion at Cincinnati's iconic Rhinegeist Brewery on the future of food & beverage manufacturing. We were joined by Rhinegeist’s Cole Hackbarth, SugarCreek’s Jeremy Saunders, and CBT’s Larry Hecker for a conversation that

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30:17

What Defines a Manufacturing Leader? An Interview...

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2023/04/25

It’s time for two manufacturing podcasts to collide!On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we’re delighted to speak to Nick Goellner and Jason Zenger, hosts of the fantastic MakingChips podcast.Nick and Jason discuss their route into making the podcast, how it’s grown and evolved over the years and the attributes that make a true manufacturing leader.In this episode, find out:About creating MakingChipsHow the podcast has evolvedKnowing when content needs to evolveHow MakingChips set out to

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35:48

Promoting from Within and Building a Team for the...

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2023/04/18

Things move quickly in manufacturing, so how do we stay efficient in the now, while building a strong team for the future?On this episode, we invite Pam Frost, President of RND Automation, on Manufacturing Happy Hour.Pam discusses employee retention, promoting from within and playing to your own and your employees’ strengths.Plus, she reveals why she came out of retirement for RND, what excites her about the future of manufacturing and why fun should be a priority in the workplace.There’s plenty of

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42:05

Re-Industrializing America through the Factory of the...

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2023/04/11

We’re stepping into the future in this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour to look at how RIOS is helping to pave a way for the “factories of the future.”We sat down with CEO and Founder Bernard Casse to get his take on where automation and robotics fit into factories and what a smart factory will actually look like. Bernard explores the benefits of using automation to speed up processes, collect data, and adapt according to turbulent market conditions (which we’re seeing plenty of right

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01:02:15

How Student-Run Ventures are Changing Higher...

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2023/04/04

Building an iconic brewing company for your university community, plus getting real-world business experience? Sounds like a dream come true.On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Jackson Cosgriff, Student, and John Knapp, Director of Innovation Alley at Marquette University.We hear the backstory and behind-the-scenes processes of Innovation Alley and its student-led project, Blue & Gold Brewing.John and Jackson share concerns they had heading into the project and the

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49:24

Globetrotting, Apprenticeships, and Data-Driven Panel...

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2023/03/28

Thinking of breaking out of your bubble to get the most out of your career? This could be the push you need.On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Sean Mulherrin, Product Manager at EPLAN.Sean discusses how globetrotting has benefitted his career, explains his passion for apprenticeships and shares his ideas on panel design.Plus, he explains why budding manufacturing pros shouldn’t be scared of change.Don’t miss this engaging conversation with a manufacturing industry

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21:04

How Manufacturers Should Leverage Economic...

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2023/03/21

As generations retire and millennials take up the baton, this week’s guest knows business is in safe hands. But how can the new generations of manufacturers best leverage economics to succeed in business?We are delighted to be joined by Alan Beaulieu, President and Principal of ITR Economics, at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, FL.In this short episode, Alan discusses how he makes economics riveting, explains why millennials are so crucial to business, and gives top tips on true leadership.Plus, he

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53:23

Software-Enabled Vehicles and the Future of...

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2023/03/14

Ready for a masterclass in automotive manufacturing? Strap in!On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Vicki Poponi, Vice President – Industry Advisor, Automotive at Salesforce. She discusses her route into the industry and provides a glimpse into the world of software-enabled vehicles. Plus, she explains what the connected car means for consumers, why the customer is at the center of everything and delves into Salesforce’s Trends in Automotive Report – linked below.In this

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51:43

How Reshoring, Sustainability, and Customer Success...

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2023/03/07

Reshoring, customer success, and sustainability – just some of the topics we cover in this cornucopia of an episode with Sean Murray, VP of Customer Success at Bright Machines.Sean joins this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour to talk about his career and his insights into the industry. We explore the concept of software-defined manufacturing, why there’s such a push toward re-shoring and the benefits of flexible manufacturing. Sean shares some all-important advice for manufacturers looking to

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44:37

How to Attract Young Talent and Build Your Network in...

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2023/02/28

We all know how fast-paced the world of manufacturing is…and when processes and technologies progress, so does the way we work.On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Nicole Wolter, President & CEO of HM Manufacturing, reveals all about her management style, interview processes and focus on young talent.Plus, she tells us about what it’s like to take over a family business, why she stays on top of robotics trends and what life is like on a board of directors.There are plenty of tips for

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45:55

How Frontline Maintenance Teams are Bringing the...

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2023/02/21

We cover a whole lot of ground in this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour – from Industry 4.0 to innovation in industrial sectors, IIoT, connectivity, machine learning, proof of concepts, and everything in between.Joining this episode is Igor Marinelli, Founder of TRACTIAN, who has plenty of insights, perspectives, and advice to share on condition monitoring and more. Igor details his background from being a frontline worker to where he is today and explains what prompted him to start TRACTIAN. We

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