Lightweighting and parts consolidation are significant topics in advanced manufacturing, with materials going through consistent research, development, and improvements. BlueHalo's new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) features an injection molded chassis made from a multi-scale reinforced polymer, Alpine Advanced Materials' HX5. It's stronger, lighter, easier to assemble, and can go farther more efficiently.Sponsored By:
Sep 21, 2023•23 min
Find out what ASSEMBLY Magazine's longtime Chief Editor notes about The ASSEMBLY Show 2023. This year's show is not to be missed, with an extensive agenda emphasizing the expanded conference program, networking events our community always enjoys, the latest technology, and more. Listen in for a preview of the only exclusively assembly show in the industry.Sponsored By:
Sep 14, 2023•22 min
Catch up with longtime assembly expert Sean Dotson as he shares what's on his radar as we approach The ASSEMBLY Show 2023. Check out his best advice, trend forecast, and what he'll be up to at the show in Rosemont October 24-26th.Sponsored By:
Sep 13, 2023•21 min
One glance at LeanDNA in the news shows they know their stuff. Under the leadership of longtime industry veteran Richard Lebovitz, LeanDNA helps supply chain professionals optimize inventory, reduce shortage, and deliver on time. See, for example, the impressive case study Johnson Controls and LeanDNA Build Digital Thread. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a longtime industry leader.Sponsored By:
Sep 07, 2023•33 min
Panasonic announced the AccuPulse QP Series in July, the newest innovation to its mechanical tool portfolio. Listen as we catch up with Aziz Lokhandwala, Senior Product Manager for assembly tools at Panasonic Eco Systems North America, to learn more about the new tool series and what Panasonic is planning for the ASSEMBLY Show. Sponsored by:
Aug 31, 2023•17 min
In June 2023, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production, and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. The manufacturing industry faces sweeping changes in how batteries are manufactured and recycled. We're joined by keen problem solver Anthony Murphy, the Vice President and Head of Product Management for the Application group at Plex, by Rockwell Automation. Anthony is responsible for Plex's core customer-facing products, such as ERP, MES, and QMS. Listen in as A...
Aug 24, 2023•24 min
Numbers reveal a significant increase in the number of lawsuits being filed against organizations utilizing PFAS in their products. According to the AI-powered 24/7 monitoring service, EventWatchAI by Resilinc, there have been nearly 50 alert notifications, including lawsuits, fines, and environmental hazards related to PFAS, in just the past six months. The issue raises questions about the future of supply chains and the need for viable alternatives as even 3M announced its exit from PFAS manuf...
Aug 14, 2023•34 min
Welcome to the future. Welcome to Deloitte's Smart Factory in Wichita, Kansas. We're getting a firsthand account of the factory by speaking with Tim Gaus, Deloitte's principal and smart manufacturing business leader. The Smart Factory in Wichita is where a world-renowned team of solution providers, technology innovators, academic researchers, and futurists have joined forces to showcase the incredible power of innovative factory technologies.Sponsored by:
Aug 10, 2023•19 min
Is Machina Labs on your radar? If you use sheet metal in your products, it should be. Machina Labs has developed a ground-breaking process that can produce large, complex sheet metal parts—without expensive dies—in less than a week. Listen to learn how the company uses AI-driven robots to form sheet metal. Attending the ASSEMBLY Show in October? Check out the conference session “Dieless Forming of Sheet Metal With Robots” with Machina Labs CEO and co-founder Edward Mehr.Sponsored by:
Aug 09, 2023•33 min
Introducing The ASSEMBLY Show 2023 keynote speaker Roger Koenigsknecht, Vice President of North American Connection Systems, Lear Corp. During this conversation, Roger tells us about his background, work, and expert approach. Listen in for a preview of Roger's keynote at the ASSEMBLY Show, where he will examine how drilling down to collect and share unbiased data can position manufacturing companies and their workers for future success.
Jul 27, 2023•18 min
CerebrumX is a SaaS company using artificial intelligence to deliver data insights. Find out how connected vehicles are changing areas like automotive and insurance businesses. Join our host as we discuss congruencies between insurance and manufacturing with the Co-founder and COO of CerebrumX, Sumit Chauhan.
Jul 20, 2023•21 min
Resilinc's notification system, EventWatch, provides information tailored to its user's needs. The program translates data from 100 languages, delivering relevant notifications of potential supply chain disruptions to its customers, allowing manufacturers to take action or create a plan before a problem. We are joined by Bindiya Vakil, CEO and Co-founder of Resilinc, to learn about how EventWatch is helping detect supply chain disruptions with AI. Sponsored By:
Jun 29, 2023•29 min
Join us for a fascinating conversation about the Toyota Production System (TPS), according to subject matter expert and author of The Toyota Economic System: How Leaders Create True Prosperity Through Financial Congruency, Dignity of Work, and Environmental Stewardship, Olivier Larue. Jot down your follow-up questions and join us for Olivier's ASSEMBLY webinar in October. Sponsored By:
Jun 19, 2023•38 min
American Manufacturing is experiencing a contemporary renaissance. However, what exactly does that mean, and why does it matter? If manufacturing is going through a massive change in the U.S., how do we all fit into that picture? And who are the leaders of the movement? We're joined by one of the movement leaders, the founder of the New Manufacturing Renaissance, Andrew Crowe. Andrew joins us on ASSEMBLY Audible to share his background, work, and why the manufacturing renaissance matters to all ...
Jun 14, 2023•50 min
How does LAVA fulfill most orders in 1-2 weeks with a high-efficiency rate? Find out how Toronto, Canada-based hardware manufacturing company LAVA effectively designs, manufactures, and tests products in-house. Sponsored By:
Jun 09, 2023•29 min
Get a firsthand account of assembly excellence behind-the-scenes as ASSEMBLY Audible connects with Alison Seward, award-winning Executive Director of Manufacturing Quality for GE Appliances. In Spring 2023, the Manufacturing Institute (MI) recognized Alison as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. She has over 20 years of experience and recently led a cutting-edge assembly process and product launch for GE Appliances' state-of-the-art $80 million dishwasher line. Find out how GE was successful in th...
May 16, 2023•23 min
Regarding Cybersecurity, some organizations have an ongoing power struggle that pits OT vs. IT. Since the advent of Industry 4.0, an increasingly converging IT-OT pattern has changed the dynamics of data analytics, production equipment, and other functions. We speak with Curtis Partridge, Senior Systems Engineer at Lotus Management Services, Inc., about the cybersecurity loopholes and risks for manufacturing.Sponsored By:
May 16, 2023•20 min
ASSEMBLY Audible gets a surprise visit at the ASSEMBLY Show South from Meaghan Ziemba, Owner of Z-ink Solutions and Founder of the podcast, Mavens of Manufacturing. Meaghan is an industry leader, speaker, and trailblazer. To learn more about Meaghan and her endeavors, follow her on LinkedIn. Sponsored By:
May 05, 2023•22 min
Discover how Pico MES supports small-midsize local manufacturers to become top-tier global operations. Key steps: increase efficiency, eliminate defects, and deliver real-time data and traceability. Find out how Ryan Kuhlenbeck, Co-founder and CEO at Pico MES, and Bryan Bauw, COO at Pico MES, are doing it!Sponsored By:
May 05, 2023•18 min
Jacob Sanchez is a GenZ leader and digital content creator to keep an eye on now and in the future! A well-established manufacturing professional who grew up in the industry. Listen to this podcast to learn more about Jacob Sanchez, his current endeavors, and future aspirations. Sponsored By:
May 05, 2023•16 min
Meet Elijah Condellone, Enterprise Sales with Factur, a company specializing in business development for manufacturers, for an open conversation about trade show sales leads, marketing for manufacturers, and developing a solid marketing strategy. Are you involved in industry tradeshows? You don't want to miss this insightful dialogue. Sponsored By:
May 05, 2023•11 min
What do three manufacturing podcast hosts have in common? We find out during this casual chat as the hosts of ASSEMBLY Audible, Jennifer Pierce, Manufacturing Unscripted, Lauren Rall, and Automation Ladies, Nikki Gonzales, sit down for an informal discussion at the ASSEMBLY Show in Nashville.Sponsored By:
Apr 27, 2023•30 min
ASSEMBLY Audible catches up with a longtime friend and customer, Bryan Wright, V.P. of Sales & Marketing at Orbitform, to get his take on the ASSEMBLY Show South launch. Want to know more about Orbitform? Watch the podcast Where is Orbital & Radial Riveting Process Technology Headed? here. Sponsored By:
Apr 27, 2023•12 min
Bosch Rexroth's Dan Barrera, Product Manager ctrlX AUTOMATION, gives his expert view on why embracing digitization is an essential topic and area of progress needed in industrial automation. Sponsored By:
Apr 27, 2023•12 min
We check in with an exhibitor and longtime manufacturing professional, Chris Morris, Product Marketing Manager with Mountz. Want to learn more about Mountz's torque and assembly tools? Head to mountztorque.com.Sponsored By:
Apr 27, 2023•4 min
A brief chat with Erik Lee, Head of Inside Sales at Durofix, about the first-ever ASSEMBLY Show South. You can check out Durofix's line of tools at durofix.com.Sponsored By:
Apr 27, 2023•3 min
Uncover opportunities that can position your team for success in any economy. Join manufacturing workforce leader, Kelly, to learn flexible strategies to optimize your processes, operations, and talent strategy for the future.Sponsored By:
Apr 19, 2023•35 min
Join us from the ASSEMBLY Show South exhibition hall while we speak with Joel Kapellusch, Business, Engineering, & Operations Leader with Rhino Tool House. Joel introduces us to the products and services Rhino Tool House offers, discussing why business leaders should identify the right technology for their unique situation and partner with subject matter experts to get the tools they need to be successful.Sponsored By:
Apr 17, 2023•12 min
Can putting humanity first help unlock earning potential? That's the topic of discussion in this episode when we speak with Dr. Joe Sprangel, Author of the recently published industry resource Humanist Manufacturing: A Humanitarian Approach to Excellence in High-Impact Plant Operations. Want to learn more about how positive environmental and social impact leads to greater profitability? Register for the webinar, Putting People First: A New Approach to Operational Excellence in Manufacturing.Spon...
Apr 17, 2023•34 min
Engineering challenges are driving interest in new bonding solutions for EV battery designs. These solutions include use of high-performance tapes. In this podcast, experts from Avery Dennison Performance Tapes will showcase why pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technology is a sound solution for EV battery applications. Sponsored By:
Apr 14, 2023•30 min
