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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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01:00:04

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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47:50

A History Lesson in Industrial Automation Recruiting...

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2023/02/14

It’s time for a comprehensive history lesson in industrial automation recruiting.We sat down in the MRG Studios in Naperville, Illinois, with Gary Miller, CEO of Miller Resource Group, an industrial recruiting firm focused on hard-to-find personnel in automation, robotics, food and beverage and more.We’ve gotten to know a few members of the team over the years, which is why it was about time we shared a conversation with their CEO!In the episode, Gary talks about how he was introduced to industrial

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39:11

The State of Manufacturing: Resilience in Uncertain...

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2023/02/07

What is the current state of manufacturing? Who better to ask than Willem Sundblad, CEO and Co-Founder of Oden Technologies, who commissioned The State of Manufacturing 2022 report? Surveying over 300 manufacturing leaders has highlighted some fascinating food for thought on topics like the labor market, inflation, demand changes, investing in sustainability, and more.Willem joins Manufacturing Happy Hour again to talk more about the findings and his own personal take on why businesses are

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53:39

The New American Manufacturing Renaissance Continues...

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2023/01/31

It’s been about two years since Andrew Crowe, public speaker and Founder of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, was last on the show in episode 46 – and so much has happened since then. This time around, we sit down over a couple of beers in St. Louis to catch up on what he has been working on and how much The New American Manufacturing Renaissance has grown since. The New American Manufacturing Renaissance is a movement intended to show how manufacturing is a great career option for anyone

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31:41

Running a US Shoemaking Business on Heritage and...

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2023/01/24

Strong values like sustainability, empathy, and wellness might seem at odds with running a successful business for some, but not Sara Irvani, CEO of Okabashi. In fact, values like these have been fundamental to Okabashi’s success since it launched in 1984.Sara joins this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour to clue us in to what it’s like leading a family-owned and operated shoe brand. A proudly USA-based footwear company, Okabashi is inspired by the Japanese concept of wellness and uses the

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48:52

How to Build an Industrial Automation YouTube Channel...

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2023/01/17

For many people, YouTube is the first port of call for instructions. Whether it be for simple things around the house like setting up a new TV or building a cabinet, or more complex things entirely.One man covering those more complex things is Tim Wilborne. Tim’s YouTube channel, which has amassed over 50,000 subscribers, focuses on industrial automation, programming PLCs and helping you become a better technician.Tim joins this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour to discuss his background in the

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01:02:15

The Metaverse, MedTech, and the Ethics of Emergent...

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2023/01/10

While the metaverse is a relatively new concept for most of us, this week’s guest has worked in this space for some time.Our guest on Manufacturing Happy Hour is emergent technologist and GatherVerse founder, Christopher Lafayette.Tune in to hear about Christopher’s background, what his job title really means, his take on the metaverse’s role in manufacturing and MedTech and the importance of inclusion and diversity in tech.Plus, Christopher explains skepticism towards the metaverse and the reasons

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43:51

Machine Shops, Reshoring, and Addressing the...

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2023/01/03

Is there really a manufacturing skills gap? Why is manufacturing moving back to the U.S.? And how can machine shop owners switch to an investment mindset? These are all great questions that we answer in this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour.Jason T. Ray is the Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts and a former Manufacturing Happy Hour guest. He jumps back on the show for a discussion on machine shops, reshoring, the importance of profit and investment, the skills gap, and everything in between

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51:39

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Custom Ski Manufacturing...

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2022/12/27

What’s the most important part of starting and running a manufacturing business? The finances? The team? The materials?Well, this Manufacturing Happy Hour guest has some expert insights, experience and advice, so stay tuned.It’s time to hit the slopes for this week’s episode as we invite Mike McCabe, CEO and co-founder of Folsom Custom Skis, to share his story and provide top tips for manufacturers.Tune in for tales of Mike’s early days in the industry, the creation of his business, the day-to-day

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50:16

BONUS: Leaders in Machine Vision and Robotics: Live...

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2022/12/23

We're back for Part 2 from the 2022 Vision Show, hosted by A3, the Association for Advancing Automation.

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