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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

MakingChips LLC

Manufacturing is tough—but you don"t have to go it alone. If you"re leading a manufacturing business, you face constant pressure: staying competitive, adopting new tech, managing people, and driving growth. MakingChips helps you tackle those challenges head-on. Since 2014, we"ve been equipping manufacturing leaders with the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed. With hundreds of episodes and over a million downloads, MakingChips is a top resource for the metalworking nation—covering

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41:02

How to Win Production Work, 437

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/11/12

Are you ready to take your manufacturing business to the next level with production work? This episode of MakingChips dives into the top five benefits of production work and the essential steps to position your shop as a full-service production-ready operation. Imagine the stability and growth potential when a substantial portion of your monthly revenue is already secured by repeat clients. We also cover the transition steps to shift your shop’s branding, approach to prototyping, and pricing

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32:29

How Can We Champion Manufacturing? with Terry Iverson...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/11/05

In this MakingChips episode, Terry discusses the transformative power of mentoring in manufacturing, especially the importance of reverse mentoring. He shares how younger, tech-savvy workers can help Baby Boomers adapt to new technologies, creating a reciprocal learning relationship. This approach combines the strengths of both generations, enhancing collaboration and knowledge transfer within organizations. Terry also introduces Camp CHAMP, a hands-on program for middle and high school students

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34:24

How Can We Champion Manufacturing? with Terry Iverson...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/29

On this episode of MakingChips, Jason dives into a conversation with Terry Iverson about his book, “Finding America's Greatest Champion: Building Prosperity Through Manufacturing, Mentoring and the Awesome Responsibility of Parenting.” Through initiatives like CHAMPION Now!®, Iverson strives to change public perceptions about manufacturing. He advocates for seeing the industry through a broader lens—one that recognizes manufacturing as a space for entrepreneurship, leadership, and community

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50:32

How the Skilled Careers Coalition is Bridging the...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/22

“How do we connect today’s youth with the skilled careers of tomorrow?” This is the challenge the Skilled Careers Coalition is determined to solve. Manufacturing is at a crossroads. Long-time business owners are retiring without successors, shutting down operations entirely. Skilled operators are stepping away, leaving a void without replacements. Shops are struggling to keep up as talent drains at an alarming pace. Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition, explains their

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22:44

Automation Begins Before Machining with Toolpath Part...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/18

In this episode of MakingChips, Al Whatmough explores how AI and automation are transforming the manufacturing industry—not by replacing people, but by empowering them to focus on higher-value work. Al shares insights from IMTS and introduces the concept of Human-Aided Manufacturing (HAM), where AI handles routine tasks, freeing machinists to make smarter decisions. They also discuss shifting compensation models toward productivity-based metrics and how automation unlocks new growth opportunities

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25:00

Automation Begins Before Machining with Toolpath, Part 1

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/15

How does a machinist from Canada end up leading a California tech startup? In Episode #432 of MakingChips, Al Whatmough shares his unique journey—from the shop floor to becoming the CEO of Toolpath, a company dedicated to improving machining through smart software solutions. Al’s path is shaped by personal challenges, faith, and a passion for building—whether it’s with tools, people, or technology. Now at Toolpath, he’s focused on empowering machinists by eliminating repetitive programming tasks, so

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28:28

Top Technology Takeaways From IMTS 2024, 431

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/10

IMTS is where manufacturing's cutting-edge technology takes center stage, and this year was no exception. IMTS 2024 brought the future to the forefront, showcasing the most advanced solutions in the industry. In this episode of MakingChips, Nush Ahmed and Chris Luecke join Paul, Nick, and Mike to dive into the game-changing technologies that caught their attention—from additive manufacturing and 3D printing to machine monitoring, automation, robotics, and beyond. If you’re a manufacturing leader

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42:49

How the Mexican Manufacturing Industry Can help you...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/08

Why would an American company want to consider expanding operations to Mexico? With more experienced engineers retiring and a decreasing number of new blood entering the manufacturing workforce, Mexico has become a viable option for operations. But is the process worth the potential hassle? Today’s guest is the Senior Director of Latin America for AMT and he's been an invaluable part of helping AME and Hennig rework their growth strategy and commercial structure in Mexico: Carlos Mortera. He

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33:36

The State of Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing, 429

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/03

In the wake of 9/11, the aerospace and defense industry experienced a dramatic transformation, with new regulations like the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 reshaping how manufacturers handled sensitive data. For many small shops, it was a turning point—forcing them to adapt while navigating a surge in defense demand. Companies either thrived or struggled under tighter compliance and rising production needs. Today, the industry faces new hurdles: a looming skills gap,

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34:53

How AI Implementation Can Be Transformative with...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/10/01

Theo Saville was frustrated by the lack of real-world applications for 3D printing. Then it struck him: Why not make CNC machining as simple as 3D printing? What if we could make machines smarter by installing more sensors? What if we gave the software more inputs to work with? Theo immediately set out to disrupt a 600-billion-dollar industry and, together with Chris Emery, founded CloudNC. When Jeff Maki and Austin Whitmer came across CloudNC and their CAM Assist software, they knew they had to

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29:21

Practical Use Cases for AI in Your Machine Shop, 427

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/09/24

Wouldn’t it be amazing to come up with a design for anything and turn it into a physical reality as easily as you can create something in Photoshop? What would people build if it were that easy? And what if you had machine monitoring in place for every piece of machinery, regardless of its age? In this special episode of MakingChips recorded live at IMTS, Mike and Nick sit down with Theo Saville, CEO of CloudNC, and Camoren Schley, the Founder of Slytek. They dive into practical ways every shop can

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40:50

Brewing Success for Manufacturing Leaders with...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/09/20

The two biggest complaints in any business are always the quality of the toilet paper and the coffee. Joking aside—coffee is a crucial part of any shop’s function. You need to have good coffee on the shop floor. Mike Franz and his Co-Founder Amy Teal set out to do two things when they created ShopFloor Coffee. Their first goal was to create an amazing coffee that any shop would proudly serve. Their second mission was to support workforce development programs to bring more people into manufacturing

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34:50

At The Boring Bar 1-3, (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner,...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/09/11

In the final segment of the first edition of At The Boring Bar, our expert panel of guests return to dive into the future of manufacturing and why manufacturing leaders need to embrace technology. They discuss the application of 3D printing and additive manufacturing and how they can be used to attract the next generation. Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas also take a look at the challenges the national security

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40:50

At the Boring Bar 1-2 (Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner,...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/09/06

How do you grow a machine shop through acquisitions? What is it like working in a legacy family business? How do you find and hire talented engineers? Where does AI fit into the daily grind? These are all questions that this team of industry experts and friends seek to answer over a glass of bourbon At the Boring Bar. Jason Zenger, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas share their unique perspectives on the manufacturing industry—and

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44:19

At the Boring Bar Part I, 1 (Jason Zenger, Nick...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/08/30

Some of the greatest ideas in manufacturing don’t happen in boardrooms but over a drink with peers. In At the Boring Bar, Jason aims to cut deeper into the conversations that matter most to manufacturing leaders. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join Jason as he uncovers the insights that drive the manufacturing industry forward. In this inaugural episode of At the Boring Bar, join Jason, Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Peter Eelman, Nicole Wolter, Chris Luecke, and Manny Pasillas

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52:52

The Past, Present, and Future of IMTS with the "Show...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/08/22

“Inspiring the extraordinary” is the theme for this year’s IMTS and that’s exactly what they’re doing. The Emerging Technology Center will showcase extraordinary advances in technology (including an exhibit by BlueForge Alliance and Apptronik's AI-Powered General Purpose Humanoid Robot). They’re offering specific ELEVATE programs for job shops, women in manufacturing, and the first-ever ELEVATE LATAM: A half-day conference for the Spanish-speaking manufacturing technology community. For the first

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53:02

If You Don't Plan Machine Tool Maintenance, Your...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/08/15

Maintenance is something that’s essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It’s often a huge and costly mistake. Don’t know where to start? In this episode, Manny Pasillas—a machine tool maintenance expert and the Founder and VP of Business Development for Tech CNCs—shares a simple yet exhaustive checklist anyone can use to properly clean and maintain their machines. Because if you’re not cleaning your machines, they will break down,

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41:53

Lights Out: Are You Even Prepared to Run a Lights Out...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/08/07

What do you need to know before you launch automation in your shop? What would be signs that you’re not ready to automate? If you’re launching the process, how can you use your ERP/MRP to the fullest? Even the smallest mistakes—like not having a process in place to deal with the chips your machines are creating while running lights out—can be costly. We want to help you avoid those costly errors. That’s why Paul Van Metre and Mike Payne join me to tackle the important things you need to consider

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26:10

Lights out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/07/31

Here’s our controversial take: We believe that “automated” is more important than “operated”. It’s a stance that scares a lot of operators—but it shouldn’t. In this episode of MakingChips, Mike Payne and Kaleb Mertz return to dive into part loading and pallet loading, a mixed vs fixed mindset, and why predictive is better than reactive. We’ll connect all of it back to every shop's end goal: business results. Don’t miss it! Segments [0:18] Learn about IMTS 2024 Sectors [4:03] Part loading vs pallet

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28:48

Lights Out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies...

Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders ·

2024/07/24

Machine monitoring can give us insights into our machines that can and should change how we’re operating. The end goal is to drive better business results. But how should monitoring be paired with advanced business strategies to help you achieve those results? Mike Payne, Kaleb Mertz and I connect the dots in this episode of MakingChips. Because if you’re not efficiently MakingChips, you’re not making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:20] Learn more about IMTS 2024 Elevate [2:28] What we

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