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Oct 8, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
Fresh off the heels of IMTS in Chicago, the largest manufacturing show in North America, host Chris Luecke invites Nick Haase, Co-Founder of MaintainX, onto the show to discuss how maintenance leaders and frontline workers can drive digital transformation. Nick gives us a run-down on his background and how his experiences have contributed to creating an intuitive CMMS and EAM platform.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
Is the industry ready for humanoids? And perhaps more importantly, does the industry really need them? It’s a debate that’s been going on for some time, and back in episode 200, we even had an audience member call humanoids out as a gimmick! But are there real benefits to using humanoids? We welcomed back Melonee Wise, the Chief Product Officer at Agility Robotics, the pros at manufacturing mobile manipulation robots and automation solutions.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
In 1989, Kansas City’s beer scene was revitalized with the founding of Boulevard Brewing Company, filling a void left by the closure of hundreds of local breweries during Prohibition and the subsequent decades. Our guest, Adam Hall from Boulevard Brewing Company, takes us on a fascinating journey into the brewery’s evolution from humble beginnings to its present-day status as a staple on Kansas City’s beer scene.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
Let’s raise a glass to 200 episodes down and counting! It’s been an incredible journey so far and to mark this milestone, we’re bringing you a special live episode – this time with host Chris Luecke in the hot seat. So what’s it been like running the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast? Chris tells us in his own words how much he’s learned as the podcast has grown in the amazing manufacturing community.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
Grab a bite to eat while you listen to this episode, preferably something fresh off the grill. We look behind the curtain of the food and beverage manufacturing world with Doug Wilson, the Director of Engineering at Marlen International. Doug takes us on a journey through his career evolution from welding to food and beverage manufacturing, sharing pivotal moments that shaped his career.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
What does it really take to excel as a CNC machinist? A hunger to learn, a touch of aggressive self-advocacy, and a knack for problem-solving are the major take-home messages in this episode. We speak to Christopher Zappettini, Nushrat Ahmed, and Danny Hill Jr., three CNC machinists who all took different paths into the field, skipping the traditional trade school route.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
amore.ng | Smart Manufacturing
See “IoT Connectivity Market 2024,” the most recent report, at AdroitMarketresearch.com. The IoT Connectivity Market Research Report for 2024 serves as a comprehensive resource, offering insights into key trends, growth prospects, and potential scenarios expected to unfold in the market until 2031.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
How can simulation revolutionize manufacturing? Graham Wloch, the Director of Business Development at Visual Components, joins the show this week to fill us in on the power of simulation. We hear about Graham’s early career and what made him pivot into the world of simulation, automation, and robotics. Graham shares what he believes are the top challenges facing manufacturers and why now is the time to start thinking ahead and embracing new technology.
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May 21, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
As new technologies emerge, so do new solutions and new possibilities. The electronics manufacturing world is going through a digital revolution right now, and companies like Arch Systems are at the pinnacle of it. We welcomed Andrew Scheuermann, Co-Founder and CEO of Arch Systems, to the show to hear about the brilliant backstory behind the company. Before Arch Systems became a thing, Andrew and his Co-Founder were on a mission to solve the problem of broken wells in several African countries.
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May 14, 2024 | 
manufacturinghappyhour.com | Chris Luecke |Smart Manufacturing
Imagine a world without connectors… If we didn’t have connectors, technology and products would simply be cool ideas without that all-important functionality we need. In this episode, we speak to two of HARTING Americas’ team about the importance of connectors in manufacturing and engineering processes.
