Minds on Manufacturing
Minds on Manufacturing is a new podcast from MC Machinery covering timely topics in manufacturing (related to fabrication/machining), with an emphasis on the automotive, aerospace, job shop, mold & die and medical industries.
Episodes
18 episodes
FABTECH Sneak Peek
MC Machinery’s Application Manager for Fabrication Mike Koch shares what’s in store at FABTECH November 8, 9 and 10 in Atlanta, including the latest in lasers, automation and press brakes. The Minds on Manufacturing podcast discusses timely fab...
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5:50
IMTS Preview
The International Manufacturing Technology Show is right around the corner--September 12th through the 17th at McCormick Place in Chicago. In this episode, MC Machinery's Mike Bystrek shares what's in store at this highly anticipated event, inc...
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11:43
Supply Chain Challenges: "Like Playing a Game of Whack-a-Mole"
Manufacturers continue to face supply chain challenges that are impacting delivery time, inventory management and costs. In this episode, MC Machinery Senior Purchasing Manager Brian Howard, Senior Buyer Sheila Uribe and CPG Group National Sale...
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53:43
Maximizing Productivity with Remote Monitoring
Data has become essential to running a successful, profitable manufacturing company and the pandemic demonstrated that digital technology can be a major competitive advantage. MC Machinery Service & Parts Sales Manager Chris Jarrell discuss...
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10:18
Manufacturing Re-Tooled: Adapting the Manufacturing Process to a Changing Environment
MC Machinery Laser and Press Brake Applications Manager Michael Koch discusses solutions to some of the biggest challenges currently facing manufacturers, including labor shortages, skyrocketing material costs, diminishing material quality and ...
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14:58
The ABCs of Press Brake ATCs
MC Machinery press brake expert John Meyer discusses press brake automatic tool changers, an increasingly popular technology used by fabricators to improve forming department productivity and efficiency. John shares the different types of press...
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Episode 13
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8:35
The Broken Supply Chain
In this episode, we are discussing the global supply chain issues that are disrupting manufacturers of all types and sizes. Our guests are MC Machinery’s Consumables Product Group National Sales Manager George Johnson and Senior Purchasing Mana...
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48:18
Social Media Success: How Crotts & Saunders is Using Social Platforms to Grow
In this episode, we are talking with Shae Eichele, Marketing Coordinator for The HEH Group-- a family of companies that includes Crotts & Saunders, a machine tool and metrology solution provider in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:39
Maximizing Wire EDM Productivity
In this episode, Mary Bopp talks with Mitsubishi EDM Applications Engineer Trent Langelier about how to maximize wire EDM performance and productivity by using the right technology.
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Episode 10
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19:20
Maximizing Performance and Profit with Laser Consumables
Many fabricators don't realize the impact of laser consumables on machine performance, longevity, and profitability. MC Machinery consumables expert, Berny Olguin, shares his knowledge and insight based on nearly 20 years of exper...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:30
The Diversity Dividend: Women in Manufacturing
According to Gallup, two million skilled workers are needed in the U.S. manufacturing sector. With women totaling around 47 percent of the overall U.S. workforce, they still only represent 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:12:39
Wisconsin Fabricator Thrives with Unique Business Model
Founded by two fabrication industry veterans, 3 Phaze Fab focuses on its core strengths to succeed in a competitive and challenging manufacturing environment. Learn more by listening to this engaging discussion between 3 Phaze Fab co-owners Kur...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:14
Reducing Production Bottlenecks with New Technology
On the newest episode of Minds on Manufacturing, MC Machinery’s David Bray and Ranger HVAC Production Manager Ryan Schlarb dive a little deeper into how to eliminate production bottlenecks and why investing in equipment and smart technology is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:20
How Smart Technology is Spurring Growth at Ranger HVAC
On the newest episode of Minds on Manufacturing, MC Machinery’s David Bray and Ranger HVAC Production Manager Ryan Schlarb discuss how new machines and technology have allowed the Canadian company to expand its customer base–during a pandemic, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:16
How Investments in Automation have Helped Staub Manufacturing Grow
For most small- and mid-sized manufacturers, being competitive while turning a profit isn’t easy. Survival requires investment. Staub Manufacturing Solutions co-founder and President Steve Staub discusses how investments in automation have help...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:35
The Ins and Outs of Press Brake Tooling
MC Machinery Press Brake Product Manager, David Bray, talks with Wilson Tool Product Manager, Steve Brown about how to select the right press brake tooling features for you and your company.
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Episode 3
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15:58