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In manufacturing, we always strive for constant improvement. Which makes it easy to get preoccupied with what’s wrong. But we shouldn’t lose sight of everything going right every day. And recognition for the people putting in the hard work fo
Practice makes perfect, right? Well, not always… Often, the process you’ve practiced longest is what’s holding you back. That’s why Ethan Escowitz, Founder at Arris Composites, is championing specific design — a simple design philosophy that u
There is a lot you need to learn to be successful in sales. But contrary to what some people believe… Sales can be taught. Just ask Abby Hockenberry, a senior at Stetson University studying sales and — as the last name may have given away — my
More organizations are looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Solar energy is leading the pack when it comes to renewables… But how much return can you expect on your investment? In this episode, I catch up with Tyler Kanczuzewski, VP of M
The world changed overnight with COVID-19. Some companies played it safe… But the ones who are thriving got aggressive. Just ask Tom Lefaivre, President/CEO at Anchor Harvey. When he saw the changes coming, he doubled down on aggressive
It’s pretty obvious 2020 has changed the world. COVID-19 exposed weaknesses we didn’t know we had… Especially when it comes to supply chains. Our guest today is Gregory Paulsen, Director of Application Engineering at Xometry, a company that m
In the current climate, we all need digital success. And a lot goes into achieving it. You need to understand the buyer journey, provide great customer experience and have unparalleled employee engagement. But it all starts with alignment — wit
The ease-of-use of new technology is great for the metals industry but can be detrimental at the same time. Positive material identification (PMI) techniques like handheld XRF, handheld LIBS, and laser OES have become so convenient that they’re
When it’s because of Iron Man, it’s awesome. Buildings coming down in fiery explosions! Ok, but no one’s popping popcorn over the catastrophes that occur when PMV isn’t being practiced (unless you’re a horrible person). That’s why we have Recom
In 2014, the average company had six competitors. In 2019, the average company had 54 competitors. (HubSpot) Maybe your product or service has really cool features. But if you’re not prioritizing great customer experience, the rest isn’t going
Do your customers know that you’re still in business? Have you actually communicated to them that you’re in operation? Paul Kiesche, President & Creative Director at Aviate Creative, urges manufacturers to assume customers don’t know the status
It’s easy for manufacturing professionals (including myself) to gravitate to the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, when it comes to spark OES versus laser OES technology, I lean towards the latter. In this #MastersofPMI epi
Your C-Players aren’t actually low-performers. The problem is probably you. Either they’re in the wrong seat or you’ve missed their true talents. It’s a problem Nancy Solomon, CEO & Founder of The Leadership Incubator, sees a lot helping her
Industrial trade shows are going down the tubes. It’s time to reallocate your marketing budget. But where to… ? Matthew Sciannella, Director of Marketing at Abicor Binzel, urges industrial marketers to invest in inbound marketing tactics center
LIBS, OES, and XRF all have their pros and cons. But, when you get down to it, it all depends on the scenario. When should you use LIBS vs. OES vs. XRF for PMI testing? That’s the question co-host Chris Carolan is helping us answer today. In th
Considering selling or acquiring a business? There’s a bit more preparation needed than you might think. In this #Growth episode of The Manufacturing Show, Todd chats w/ Domenic Rinaldi, an M&A advisor at Sun Acquisitions and host of the M&A Un
Think if you could ask a can of soda how it got to your fridge. Go farther back than purchasing it or even the distribution of it. What did that can of soda go through to come into existence? Some businesses can connect all of those dots for on
“The main tip I can give to any PMI testing technician is to focus on sample preparation. We don't see it done nearly enough.” -Chris Carolan PMI (Positive Material Identification) testing is the analysis of materials to determine the chemical
When did we all become robots? We were social distancing long before COVID-19. The crisis has proven our work needs the human touch. And Ethan Beute, Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, knows how we can all be a little more human. BombBomb’s produc
There are only 4 ways to grow your business. You can get new business with existing customers, new customers, raise prices or through acquisitions. And that last one is super important but doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. Luckily, today
The Rolling Stones or The Beatles? Spiderman or Batman? iPhone or Android? Is there a winner in each of these classic matchups? Maybe. What we know for sure, though, is there are differences. The same goes for the handheld Laser-Induced Breakdo
It’s time for marketing to take its seat at the industrial manufacturing table. Those willing to fulfill the industrial-focused marketing role have practically wide open waters. One of the only industrial-focused marketing agencies, INDUSTRIAL,
Great leaders are known for their ability to delegate. One thing you can’t delegate as a leader? Character. In this #Growth episode of The Manufacturing Show, Todd catches up with the CEO of Innovative Leadership Institute, host of the Voice o
Positively identifying materials in 1-3 seconds? Malarkey! Not so fast. It’s possible as long as the sample has been properly prepped. The tool? Handheld LIBS. In this #MastersofPMI episode, I discuss the benefits of using handheld LIBS for pos
Foxconn employs nearly one million people. Many of whom perform easily-automated tasks. What will happen to those workers if machines take over their jobs? That’s just one of the questions about automation in manufacturing Craig Foster (CFO at
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