We connect with longtime Assembly Magazine columnist Harry Moser, founder of reshorenow.org. Learn more about the many facets of reshoring in this podcast episode and by visiting Moser on Manufacturing. Sponsored By:
What are the most significant differences between establishing manufacturing plants in rural and urban areas? What is the current state of manufacturing in U.S. cities, and why are assembly plants increasingly located in rural areas? We discuss this with Tanu Kumar and Audra Ladd, two experts from Urban Manufacturing Alliance's advisory board. Sponsored By:
In this episode, we connect with Dr. Olga Eliseeva, Project Engineer at EWI and ASSEMBLY Show 2022 workshop presenter, to discuss the fundamentals of her specialty and what her workshop will entail.
Meet The ASSEMBLY Show's Keynote Presenter, Charles Wetherington. Chuck is the President and COO of BTE Technologies, a manufacturer of hi-tech medical devices for physical rehabilitation. He also represents almost 12 million workers and 13,000 small to medium manufacturing companies in his work with the National Association of Manufacturing (NAM). Chuck is presenting "Using Lean to Prepare for Manufacturing 4.0" at The ASSEMBLY Show in Rosemont on Wednesday, October 26th. Register for The ASSEM...
What is plastic welding, really? In this podcast episode, Dr. Miranda Marcus, Applications Engineer with EWI, outlines features of plastics welding as a precursor to her ASSEMBLY Show Workshop, "Fundamentals of Plastics Welding." Miranda's workshop will take place on the first day of the show, October 25th, from 1:00 to 4:00. Register for The ASSEMBLY Show and Miranda's fascinating workshop that will take participants into the multibillion-dollar plastics welding industry.
ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Mark Manglicmot, Senior Vice President of Security Services, with Arctic Wolf for a discussion about the worst cyberattacks in manufacturing and how to prevent it from happening to you.
This podcast episode delves into the facets of Jamie Flinchbaugh's latest book, People Solve Problems. Explore how to improve problem-solving skills within your organization with Flinchbaugh, the founder of JFlinch and an author with over 30 years of experience helping leaders build and improve teams across various industries.
According to Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm, only 21% of employees worldwide and 32% in the U.S. fall in the "engaged" category. We're joined by Dr. Jim Harter, Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing at Gallup. Jim is the primary researcher and author of the study, listen in to see what we found out about employee engagement in manufacturing.
Take a walk down manufacturing history lane as we learn about transitioning from Industry 0.5 to 1.0 during the American Revolution with our guest Dr. Robert Smith, provost of Valley Forge Military College and author of the book Manufacturing Independence: Industrial Innovation in the American Revolution. Smith's book recounts how the Continental Congress mobilized the nation's manufacturing sector for war. During the conversation with Dr. Smith, we inquired: How were weapons made in the colonie...
We discuss aspects of technology road mapping and development with Olivier de Weck, Ph.D., author of the new book Technology Roadmapping and Development: A Quantitative Approach to the Management of Technology. He takes us through fascinating aspects of history, his research, and work, highlighting the what, why, and how of technology road mapping. Sponsored By:
Women in Manufacturing is an organization making an impact. The mission-driven trade association, founded in 2010, hosts resourceful events in virtual learning, networking, and a signature event series called Moms in Manufacturing, the first event of its kind launched just last year. Moms in MFG is gearing up for their second annual virtual conference, an event called Rise Together, Thrive Together, which will be held this year on August 11, 2022. Learn more about WiM and the current issues moms...
This episode of Assembly Audible is an in-depth conversation with Jacob Horne, Chief Security Evangelist with Summit 7 Systems, on the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program and how it will impact assembly plants.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. manufacturers had 858,000 unfilled jobs in November 2021. Why is that, and what can manufacturers do about it?
Discover facets of lean manufacturing process development from the experts and co-authors of the book, The Power of Process, A Story of Lean Process Development, published in October 2021 by Productivity Press. From discussing their "6CON" framework for process development to lean manufacturing advice, get an inside perspective from two experts with over sixty years of experience.
Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned with the environmental impact of their assembly operations and the products they churn out. They are evaluating the environmental effects of their products across their entire life cycles, from raw material production to use and obsolescence.
In this episode of Assembly Audible, we speak with Douglas Schuster, vice president and general manager for global systems at Johnson Controls International. Johnson Controls International is one of the world's leading fire, HVAC, and security equipment manufacturers for buildings. The company operates 29 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including several award-winning assembly plants in the U.S. Take a look inside JCI's award-winning operation.
Tune in to an Assembly Audible discussion with Rob Threlkeld, senior global manager of energy strategy at GM. In "GM's Energy and Carbon Footprint Strategy," we gain insight into how GM plans to reach its renewable energy goal ahead of schedule by following the company's four-pillar strategy.
Listen in as we delve into contemporary manufacturing workforce challenges and discuss solutions with recognized industry expert Jeannine Kunz. Jeannine has recently been appointed to the newly created Chief Workforce Development Officer position at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers or SME. Her role includes leadership responsibility for Tooling U-SME, the learning, and development arm of SME. Jeannine is at the forefront of workforce management issues, providing forward-thinking learning a...
Joining the Industry 4.0 movement is easier than you think. Join Dan McKiernan, President and Co-founder of eFlex Systems as he explores how three companies from different industries and sizes, at different stages in their digital transformation got started. Sponsored By:
A look at the only American company ranked among the world's top 10 solar manufacturers, First Solar. First Solar's headquarters is in Tempe, Arizona, but its roots are in Ohio, where it operates the largest solar manufacturing footprint in the western hemisphere. Assembly Audible welcomes Mike Koralewski, Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer at First Solar, to learn more about the renowned responsible company and its products.
We connect with Tali Rosman, Vice President and General Manager of Xerox Elem Additive Solutions, to discuss the benefits of Xerox's new liquid-metal printing technology, ElemX. ElemX uses metal wire instead of metal powders to make parts. As a result, the technology promises to be easier to use and implement.
Orbital & Radial riveting is moving towards electric/servo power control, with an increased demand in process intelligence to validate the successful processing of permanent assembled parts. The process data gained will be leveraged to improve the planning and efficiency of equipment preventive maintenance. Sponsored By:
On this episode of Assembly Audible, we connect with Geof Bissell, Director of Operations at Raymond Corporation's award-winning assembly plant in Muscatine, Iowa. Learn about Raymond's formula consisting of solid core values, admirable efforts in environmental management, and smart technology. Raymond's formula has led the Plant to several awards and continues to lead the factory on a continuous journey of improvement and progression in manufacturing. This editorial podcast is sponsored by:
Gain insider knowledge from the perspective of an acoustics and vibration testing expert. Explore the facets of NVH audio testing with our podcast guest, Randy Rozema, Mechanical Engineer and Principal at ACS. In this podcast, Randy walks us through various aspects of NVH testing, highlighting why NVH testing is so essential with electric vehicles, the equipment, and facilities necessary to conduct NVH tests, and the valuable information engineers can derive from test data. This editorial podcas...
Manufacturing Making a Difference in Medical Devices is the first Assembly Audible podcast interview with a medical device manufacturer. We're honored to feature Terry Daglow, Director of Mechanical Engineering at Velentium. Velentium is a professional engineering firm specializing in end-to-end support for designing and producing therapeutic and diagnostic medical devices, intelligent products, and automated test systems for the medical, energy, and manufacturing industries. Listen to our dialo...
Catch up with Assembly Magazine's Chief Editor, John Sprovieri, by listening to our discussion about pertinent Spring 2022 manufacturing news. This podcast episode highlights current events, including how war is affecting the manufacturing industry, the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic, the continuation of the semiconductor shortage, and a brief trend forecast for Spring 2022 and beyond. This editorial podcast is sponsored by:
Join Assembly Senior Editor Austin Weber and Assembly Audible podcast host, Jennifer Pierce, for a brief conversation about urban air mobility. For more about air mobility, browse some of our stories such as, "Assembling the Future of Urban Air Mobility," an article by Nathan Eddy, and "Boeing Invests in Air Taxi Startup" on Assembly Magazine. This editorial podcast is sponsored by:
The Boomer generation continues to retire at a significant rate. Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z show limited interest in manufacturing. Join Joe Campbell, Universal Robots as he explores how to replace labor shortages with productivity goals. Sponsored By:
Assembly Audible host Jennifer Pierce connects with Senior Smart Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Advisor Dr. Anthony Tarantino to discuss Dr. Tarantino's prosperous career in manufacturing, smart technologies, cybersecurity, current issues in manufacturing, and his upcoming book release. Dr. Tarantino is a Six Sigma master black belt, an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University, and author of Smart Manufacturing the Lean Six Sigma Way. This editorial podcast is sponsored by:
HELLA is one of the top 50 automotive suppliers globally. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, HELLA designs and manufactures a variety of automotive lighting and electronic components. Assembly Audible Multimedia Content Specialist Jennifer Pierce connects with Huri Mendoza and Jorge Garcia Zavala to gain insight on how their multiple-award-winning automotive company, HELLA sustains excellence and quality year over year. This editorial podcast is sponsored by:
