Manufacturing Happy Hour

Home
Manufacturing Happy Hour

This is the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers.
(1)

We interview makers that are at the top of their game and give you the tactics & strategies to take your business to the next level.

17/07/2024

Manufacturing Happy Hour’s Midwest Summer Vacation Tour starts this Thursday in St. Louis! ⚜️ We’re teaming up with and for the rest of the summer to bring you parties across the Midwest.

Next up: Milwaukee and Rockford, and finishing up in Chicago, IL on September 9-14, 2024.

Link to tickets in bio. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

21/05/2024

🚨 LOW TICKET WARNING 🚨 Tonight’s the night in Grand Rapids. Live podcast. And a party. Tickets are going quick and this event will reach capacity.

Can’t wait to see you all at this evening at 6pm. Ticket link in bio. All proceeds go to support Education Foundation.

Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

02/04/2024

Spoiler alert: Yes. We're entering the Age of the Frontline Worker.

22/09/2023

Women have been advancing in manufacturing for some time, but how can industry leaders continue to support them in their roles and keep this trend going?

You can hear the full story here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/154

On Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Allison Grealis, President and Founder of global trade association Women in Manufacturing.

She joins the show to discuss how her organization helps women join the workforce, what companies can do to meaningfully attract more women and what leadership training WIM provides.

12/09/2023

In the Navy, as in manufacturing, you need your systems to work correctly...every time.

This is one of the reasons why the military is such a great path into the industrial world.

In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Marty Groover, operational technology expert, partner at C5MI and the author of Speed of Advance, talks about his fascinating career and how the transition into manufacturing was that much smoother because of his experiences in the US Navy.

Tune in to Episode 152 today: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/in/152

10/09/2023

It's time for higher education to step it up...something that Richard Barnhouse and WCTC are absolutely doing.

For colleges to provide the best education for future manufacturers, they must know what businesses need – and vice versa.

Find out how WCTC - Waukesha County Technical College President Richard Barnhouse is helping bridge the gap on Manufacturing Happy Hour as he shares the best ways to find feedback and why he’s introduced AI and automation programs for students.

Tune into Episode 151 right here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/151

Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty

22/07/2023

Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke is on a mission to help bring the industrial community together and democratize creativity.

Learn more about how that can benefit businesses and creators in Episode 145 of Manufacturing Happy Hour with James Soto, CEO of Industrial Strength Marketing.

Catch the full episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/145

Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty

28/10/2022

What does the modern workforce need to survive? Willemijn Schneyder, CEO of SwipeGuide tells all in Episode 95 of Manufacturing Happy Hour. Catch the clip below, and make sure to tune in for the whole episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/95

26/10/2022

Tons of personal branding and marketing advice in our recent episode with Daniel Murray of The Marketing Millennials. Get a taste of it here and make sure to catch the full episode as well: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/111

21/10/2022

We had a blast having FANUC America's Jerry Perez on the podcast at this year's ATX West show. We covered everything from pop culture to the skills cap. Get a taste of the interview below and hear the whole thing right here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/96

14/10/2022

Fantastic advice from Kathy Miller on Episode 97 of the podcast. She's a co-author of "Steel Toes and Stilettos" along with her business partner Shannon Karels. They're also helping women in industry through operations leadership advising, coaching, and training at OPSisters. Tune in to the full episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/97

07/10/2022

Fantastic advice on collaboration from Scott Volk, COO of MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc. This episode was a ton of fun, recorded over a couple of beers in Nebraska at CED's "Manufacturing Nebraska's Future" event. You can catch the whole episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/98

30/09/2022

We've wanted to visit Loupe out in Portland for a long time. This summer, we finally got to do that and sit down for an interview with their Founder David Nichols. We discussed "The Economics of Creativity"...here's a quick taste in this video. Link to the full episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/99

23/09/2022

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/104

Is a 4-day workweek possible in the manufacturing industry? Joe Sanok thinks so, which makes sense, as he's the author of "Thursday is the New Friday." In Episode 104, Joe shares the origins of the 5-day workweek, plus real examples and strategies as to how manufacturing companies can start moving to a 4-day model. Link to the full episode up top!

21/09/2022

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/107

Great story from last week's episode featuring gener8tor's Cole Shearer. We covered training and upskilling in depth, and this is an example of how gener8tor is helping folks make an impact in their career and lives. Catch the full episode at the link up top.

20/09/2022

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/108

Antonio Hill just gave one of the best overviews on Digital Transformation I've ever heard on today's episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour.

Tune in at the link up top! Get a taste of the lean manufacturing portion of our conversation in the clip below.

Antonio is the Head of Manufacturing Digital Solutions, Global Supply Chain at Stanley Black & Decker. Not only can I guarantee you have some of their tools in your literal toolbox, but Antonio will be giving you some great "tools" to add to your Industry 4.0 toolbox as well.

This episode might as well be a masterclass in digital transformation and the profound impact it can have on your operational approach and supply chain.

Plus, if you want to hear more from Antonio, you can catch him at this year's American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in Houston, TX on October 11-12, 2022. You can learn more about that and register here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/AMS2022

Thanks Antonio for jumping on the show. Everyone else, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the greats.

09/09/2022

https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/106

We haven’t covered imaging and vision much on Manufacturing Happy Hour, so we thought it was time that changed.

This week, we spoke to Greg Hollows, Vice President, Product Strategy at Edmund Optics, who discusses his various roles at Edmund Optics, where he has worked for over two decades. He also looks at the ways imaging has changed since he got started and provides some unmissable advice on succeeding in the industry. Link up top.

31/08/2022

Fantastic idea from KUKA America's Nate Brazelle on this week's episode of the podcast. Listen below...

Tune in to the full episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/105

--
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of robots and what they can bring to the manufacturing world here on Manufacturing Happy Hour.

So, we invited fellow robot enthusiast Nate Brazelle, VP of Sales and Marketing at KUKA, onto the show to share his predictions on robots in the future of the industry, where they fit in now, and why they could be the answer to the labor shortage.

Nate explains how he first took a step into the world of robotics and shares the challenges and realities of working with cobots. We hear about the different areas cobots excel in and how they can work alongside human workers. Nate also lets us in on KUKA’s future plans for industrial robots and how its operating system aims to make deploying robots even easier.

01/01/2022

New Year’s resolution: Post to Facebook more in 2022. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty. 🍾⚙️🥂

24/07/2021

🎧 Weekend listening: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/56

How do we close the gender gap in manufacturing? It's an important conversation. It can be an uncomfortable conversation. So let's get comfortable getting uncomfortable. There's a lot of listening and discussion that needs to happen here.

Meaghan Ziemba - Marketing Coordinator, Copywriter, and host of the Mavens of Manufacturing podcast - is open on the topic with us in this interview. Mavens of Manufacturing regularly features women that are driving the industry forward, so Meaghan is no stranger to this conversation.

Meaghan believes a key barrier is a lack of education and awareness around manufacturing. Instead of hoping people will wander into the field, we should introduce manufacturing to people at a young age.
..but that's all just a quick taste! Don’t miss Episode 56 of Manufacturing Happy Hour to hear more. Link up top!

19/07/2021

Not manufacturing related, but 100% leadership related! These wise words from Giannis Antetokounmpo apply on the court, at work, or anywhere for that matter.

🦌

14/07/2021

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/55

Have you checked out this week’s episode yet featuring Boston Dynamics? If you want to hear how Spot fits into the world, you’ve come to the right place. Link up top.

11/02/2021

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/in/39

It doesn’t matter what industry you work in - all manufacturing industries face similar challenges! Today, we're going to learn about that through the lens of venture capital...

Karen Kerr has a long track record in venture capital and manufacturing. For over two decades, she has been developing technology-based businesses, serving as Executive Managing Director at GE Ventures, as well as the Senior Director of New Ventures and Alliances at USC's Stevens Center for Innovation (just to name a few). Today, she's the Managing Director at Exposition Ventures in Chicago, IL.

In this episode, we discuss Karen’s exciting career in venture capital, how she got started and what she has planned for the future. We also take an in depth look into where manufacturing fits into venture capital, as well as which companies are leading the way with innovative technologies. We round off our talk with Karen's priorities when looking for new companies to invest in, and a bit of conversation around some of Karen's other favorite subjects, baseball and Scotch.

Sneak preview below. Link to the full episode up top! Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

mHUB Chicago

09/02/2021

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/in/38

Chris Grainger is one of the best podcasters around. Period.

He's the host of EECO Asks Why, a manufacturing podcast that features the heroes and ideas driving this industry forward.

What makes him so good? Well, it's not a short list, but one of things he does so well is preparing for his interviews. Check out the clip below to hear one of his best tips, and to hear more from Chris, join us in Episode 38 of Manufacturing Happy Hour.

We dig into Chris’s career in electrical distribution, how he launched the podcast, the nuts and bolts of running a successful podcast, and lessons he learned along the way.

Link to the full episode up top. Check out the episode on your favorite podcasting app and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review if you’re enjoying the show!

Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Electrical Equipment Company

18/11/2020

🍺🎙️🎉 Wanna party? Register for FREE here: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/AF20

Automation Fair may be At Home this year, but that won't stop us from cracking some cold ones and making new connections! For the 4th year in-a-row, Manufacturing Happy Hour will be hosting an after hours shindig where you can kick back, relax, and connect with the best folks in the industry.

This year, our event will be on Zoom and will once again include a short live podcast. If you're one of our 300+ members of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Industry Community, this'll look very similar to one of our monthly "Fireside Chats"...and if you're not a member, make sure to join us on LinkedIn by going to http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/Community.

Our featured guest is Michael Cromheecke, CEO of the cutting-edge Machine-as-a-Service outfit SteamChain.io. We'll kick the event off with a 10-minute mini-podcast interview before opening up the floor to Q&A and some Automation Fair trivia. We might even have a drinking game and other "crowd participation" opportunities waiting for you as well... ;-)

Come with a beverage-of-choice and be ready to connect and converse with other leaders that are on a mission to drive the industry forward. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty. See you there!

13/08/2020

How do you go beyond the buzzwords and explain "digital transformation" to someone as if you're hanging out at a bar? ⚙️🍸🍺 Well, that's literally what PTC's Thomas Gaudet and Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s Beth Parkinson do in this short video. If you're thirsty for more, then make sure to keep an eye out for Rockwell Automation Fair at Home, this fall's premier event on industrial digital transformation. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

28/07/2020

🎧: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/14

Matthew Putman is a Renaissance Man for the 21st century, and has a depth of experience in both science and the arts. His outlook on artificial intelligence certainly reflects that. You can learn more about him on our latest episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour where we cover everything from the Smart Factory he and his team at Nanotronics have built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to actionable insights for manufacturing leaders on leading through COVID-19.

Also, don't miss Matthew's own podcast "Utility + Function" on Spotify to hear more insights from Matthew and his guests: https://bit.ly/PutmanUtilityFunction

22/07/2020

🍺📈⚙️ Party tomorrow! DM us for the link or join via the Manufacturing Happy Hour Industry Community on LinkedIn. Link in the comments.
-
We’re getting meta on Manufacturing Happy Hour this week with a virtual happy hour that’s all about BEER! As we continue our industry-focused sessions, this one is all about smart manufacturing in the brewing industry.

Steve Grundy – Founder & CEO of Top 5 Solutions – will be co-hosting this week as we lead a discussion with a crew of experts from the beer industry. We’ll tackle the trends and technologies that are allowing brewers to better control the quality of their beer, increase their throughput, and scale & pivot to new trends in the beverage world like hard seltzer.

You’ll definitely want to grab a pint for this one! Come prepared for a beer-fueled conversation about the direction of the beverage industry and smart manufacturing. As always, please feel free to invite other colleagues that might be interested. Hope to see you there!

16/07/2020

🎧: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/i/fb/8

to one of last year's fan-favorite episodes. Link up top!

Anastasia Kraft loved her engineering career in project management but hated the bulky, made-for-men work boots she had to wear on job sites. Realizing that she wasn’t alone in this feeling, she created a company that would solve this problem for her and all other women in the industry…

Ana is the Co-Founder & CEO of Xena Workwear, a Milwaukee-based industrial apparel company that’s leveling the playing field for women in engineering, manufacturing, and construction thanks to their stylish steel-toe shoes. She believes that what you wear impacts your confidence at work, but more importantly, she’s on a mission to make STEM-related fields more accessible to women.

In this episode, Ana shares her entrepreneurial journey of starting Xena Workwear, why female role models in industry are critical for getting girls interested in STEM, and how male allies can take an active role in supporting women in these industries. There are plenty of startup stories, travel tales, and Wisconsin beers to go along with these topics, so grab a cold one and join us for the conversation.

14/07/2020

🍺👯‍♀️💰 Trying to figure out where the ROI for Digital Twin technology is within your organization? Whether it's simulation, or controls modeling to cut your commissioning time by 90%, we'll hear from a few people that have already felt the returns on this investment.

Join us this week for a drink, demo, and discussion centered around Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s Emulate3D. You’ll get to see how this digital twin platform is used for demo, simulation, and controls modeling. We’ll take a look at different systems that can be modeled while diving into applications and actual use cases like life sciences, food & beverage, and packaging. Digital Twin Extraordinaire Tyler Phillips will lead us in our demonstration, and make sure to stick around to hear how people have already used Emulate3D successfully in the field while sharing your thoughts/experiences on where digital twin tools have been making an impact.

Feel free to bring a beverage-of-choice and come prepared to connect with other industry leaders. As always, feel free to invite other colleagues, customers, or folks in your network that might find this valuable. Join the Manufacturing Happy Hour Industry Community for a link to this and all future event updates.

Address

Website

https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Manufacturing Happy Hour posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Manufacturing Happy Hour:

Videos

How can manufacturers get buy-in from their frontline teams? Sentry Equipment's Marcease Warren has a great tip on how to do just that...

🕹️ Do you like video games? Well you might like construction too. 🏗 We hosted a candid panel on all things workforce, from immigration policy to attracting young, tech-savvy talent. For the full conversation, catch the latest episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour wherever you listen to your podcasts. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty

Alex Shikany of A3, the Association for Advancing Automation, shares his predictions for the automation market in 2023. What’s your take? Let us know in the comments. #robotics #automation #automate2023

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/104 Is a 4-day workweek possible in the manufacturing industry? Joe Sanok thinks so, which makes sense, as he's the author of "Thursday is the New Friday." In Episode 104, Joe shares the origins of the 5-day workweek, plus real examples and strategies as to how manufacturing companies can start moving to a 4-day model. Link to the full episode up top! #manufacturing #futureofwork

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/107 Great story from last week's episode featuring gener8tor's Cole Shearer. We covered training and upskilling in depth, and this is an example of how gener8tor is helping folks make an impact in their career and lives. Catch the full episode at the link up top. #manufacturing #cybersecurity

🎧: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/108 Antonio Hill just gave one of the best overviews on Digital Transformation I've ever heard on today's episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour. Tune in at the link up top! Get a taste of the lean manufacturing portion of our conversation in the clip below. Antonio is the Head of Manufacturing Digital Solutions, Global Supply Chain at Stanley Black & Decker. Not only can I guarantee you have some of their tools in your literal toolbox, but Antonio will be giving you some great "tools" to add to your Industry 4.0 toolbox as well. This episode might as well be a masterclass in digital transformation and the profound impact it can have on your operational approach and supply chain. Plus, if you want to hear more from Antonio, you can catch him at this year's American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in Houston, TX on October 11-12, 2022. You can learn more about that and register here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/AMS2022 Thanks Antonio for jumping on the show. Everyone else, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the greats. #leanmanufacturing #digitaltransformation #industry40 #supplychain

Fantastic idea from KUKA America's Nate Brazelle on this week's episode of the podcast. Listen below... Tune in to the full episode here: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/fb/105 -- It’s no secret that we’re big fans of robots and what they can bring to the manufacturing world here on Manufacturing Happy Hour. So, we invited fellow robot enthusiast Nate Brazelle, VP of Sales and Marketing at KUKA, onto the show to share his predictions on robots in the future of the industry, where they fit in now, and why they could be the answer to the labor shortage. Nate explains how he first took a step into the world of robotics and shares the challenges and realities of working with cobots. We hear about the different areas cobots excel in and how they can work alongside human workers. Nate also lets us in on KUKA’s future plans for industrial robots and how its operating system aims to make deploying robots even easier.